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Anytime is a good time to read, draw, write, and share ideas! This book is filled with exciting things for you to read and wonderful things for you to do. • Do you like to read stories? Here’s your chance to read stories with characters who may be just like the people you know. Or you might read fantasy stories and meet funny animal characters that will make you laugh. • Do you ever wonder about the real things in your world? There are lots of nonfiction texts to help you learn about your world. You’ll see colorful photos and find lots of facts and information. You might read about robots one day and sharks the next day. • Do you love to draw, write, and share your ideas? There are lots of pages where you can share what you are thinking with your drawings and writing. You can share your ideas about the stories and texts you read or listened to.
Remember, every day will be different — so get ready and get set to enjoy your day!
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In this book you’ll find the following kinds of articles: • Peer Review: Want to peer into your peers’ lives? Have a look at these profiles of students who have gone through or accomplished something major.
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• It’s Debatable: Like to argue? There are at least two sides to these issues.
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• Science World: Ready to expand your mind? Have a look at these real-life science stories.
• That’s History: Wait— what?! Here are untold stories, unsolved mysteries, and more secrets from the past.
Don’t miss the Bonus! articles, amazing short pieces to read for fun.
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America’s three-branch system of government was established by the United States Constitution in 1788. The nation has since had 44 different presidents. Read the facts below to learn more about the presidency, the White House, and the people who have held the nation’s highest office. The U.S. Presidency
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E very four years on Election Day, American voters cast their ballots for president of the United States. Those ballots make up the popular vote. But the popular vote doesn’t decide the election. The winner is decided by a system called the Electoral College.
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