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Arctic Animals

The Arctic is one of the coldest places on Earth. It is covered in ice and snow and the temperature can drop below freezing. Living in the Arctic is very difficult but many animals call the Arctic home. 

Arctic hares live in the Arctic. In the summer, the Arctic hare has brown fur. In the winter the hare’s fur grows thicker and warmer. Their fur also turns white in the winter.

Snowy owls live in the Arctic. They have small ears to keep in heat. Unlike most owls, the snowy owl hunts during the day.

Arctic foxes live in the Arctic. They have thick, white fur to keep them warm and stay safe from predators.

Wolves live in the Arctic. They have thick white and gray fur. Groups of arctic wolves hunt together in packs.

Harp seals live in the Arctic. Adult harp seals have a thick layer of fat, called blubber. Blubber keeps seals warm in the cold, icy arctic water. Baby seals have thick white fur.

Penguins live in the Arctic. Penguins have webbed feet to help them walk on the ice. Penguins are very good swimmers. They use their wings to help them swim. Penguins have a waterproof coat of feathers to help then stay dry and warm in the icy, Arctic water.

Polar bears live in the Arctic. Polar bears have thick, white fur to stay warm. They even have fur on the bottoms of their feet. Polar bears also have thick blubber.

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Animals That Swim

Many different animals can swim. 

Fish can swim. Fish use their tails and fins to help them swim.

Ducks can swim. Ducks use their webbed feet to help them swim.

Penguins can swim. Penguins use their wings to help them swim.

Turtles can swim. They use their flippers to help them swim.

Sharks can swim. They use their tails and fins to help them swim.

Otters can swim. They use their feet and tails to help them swim.

Bears can swim. They use their paws to help them swim.

Seals can swim. They use their flippers to help them swim.

Snakes can swim. They use their bodies to help them swim.

Frogs can swim. They use their feet to help them swim.

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African Elephants

Elephants are the biggest animals living on land. An adult elephant can weigh as much as a school bus! The biggest elephants live in Africa.

Trunk

Elephants have a long trunk. An elephant uses its trunk in many ways. An elephant’s trunk is its nose. It uses its trunk to smell and breathe. Elephants also use their trunks like a hand. An elephant can pick up grass and branches with its trunk. It uses its trunk to reach high up and grab food from trees. Elephants eat fruit, leaves and plants. An elephant also uses its trunk to take a shower. Elephants use their trunks to make sounds. Elephants roar, rumble and growl. When there is danger, elephants use their trunks make a loud horn noise to warn others and scare away predators.

Tusks

African elephants have tusks. Tusks are long teeth. Elephants use their tusks to dig holes. They also use their tusks to carry things. Elephants can rest their trunk on their tusks. Elephant’s tusks also help them stay safe. They can use their tusks to protect themselves from enemies.

Ears

Elephants have big ears. Elephants use their ears to stay cool on hot days. Elephants flap their ears to cool off and keep insects away from their face.

Wrinkled Skin

Elephants have wrinkled skin. Elephants cover their skin in mud and dirt to protect their skin from sunburn and bug bites.

Feet

Elephants have big feet. Elephants have pads on the bottom of their feet to help them walk quietly.

What has a long trunk, two big tusks, big ears and wrinkled skin? It’s an African elephant!

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Pets are animals that live with people. Pets are fun to have. There are many types of pets that people have. 

A gold fish is a type of pet. Gold fish live in fish tanks filled with water. Gold fish use fins to swim in fish tanks.  

A cat is another type of pet. Cats can live outside or inside. Cats walk and run on four legs. 

A dog is another type of pet. Dogs can be big or small in size. Like cats, dogs walk and run on four legs. 

There are many other animals that people could have as a pet. But, fish, cats, and dogs are what most people have as pets. 

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Dogs are great pets to have. Dogs can be big or small, but they all have fur and walk and run on four legs. 

When dogs are first born they are called puppies. Once a puppy gets older it’s only called a dog. 

Dogs can learn many tricks. Dogs can learn to sit, lay down, and shake. Most people give dogs treats when they are teaching them tricks. 

Most dogs like to be around people. If you plan to get a dog as a pet, be ready to love the dog, because the dog will love you! 

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Grow Flower, Grow by Marie Smith

A flower starts out as a very small seed. 

The seed gets planted in the dirt. 

The seed needs lots of water to help it grow. 

Soon, a green stem and green leaves will poke out of the dirt. 

Then, a flower will start to bloom. 

Water and sunlight are a flower's food.

So, water and sunlight will help keep a flower alive. 

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Pets are animals that live with people. Pets are fun to have. There are many types of pets that people have. 

A gold fish is a type of pet. Gold fish live in fish tanks filled with water. Gold fish use fins to swim in fish tanks.  

A cat is another type of pet. Cats can live outside or inside. Cats walk and run on four legs. 

A dog is another type of pet. Dogs can be big or small in size. Like cats, dogs walk and run on four legs. 

There are many other animals that people could have as a pet. But, fish, cats, and dogs are what most people have as pets. 

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Dogs are great pets to have. Dogs can be big or small, but they all have fur and walk and run on four legs. 

When dogs are first born they are called puppies. Once a puppy gets older it’s only called a dog. 

Dogs can learn many tricks. Dogs can learn to sit, lay down, and shake. Most people give dogs treats when they are teaching them tricks. 

Most dogs like to be around people. If you plan to get a dog as a pet, be ready to love the dog, because the dog will love you! 

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Baby Animals

Baby animals have many different names.

A baby cat is called a kitten.

A baby dog is called a puppy.

A baby chicken is called a chick.

A baby lion is called a cub.

A baby cow is called a calf.

A baby goat is called a kid.

A baby sheep is called a lamb.

A baby horse is called a foal.

A baby elephant is called a calf.

A baby bear is called a cub.

A baby fox is called a pup.

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