Most people have dogs or cats as pets, but did you know that ferrets make great pets, too? Just like dogs and cats, they need to go to the vet, but they're not hard to take care of. They are playful and can be trained to use a litter box.
Ferrets make great pets
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Even though deserts don't get much rain, many animals and plants that live there. Kangaroo Rats can survive without water because they get moisture from the seeds they eat. Cacti have a waxy coating that keeps water from evaporating.
There are many plants and animals that can survive in the desert.
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Salmon are unique fish. Most fish can survive in either freshwater or saltwater, but Salmon can survive in both! They are born in freshwater, but spend their adult lives in saltwater. When they move, their bodies adapt to the salt.
Salmon are unique fish
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Thomas Jefferson is an important person in history. He was the 3rd President of the USA, and helped write the Declaration of Independence. He bought a piece of land that was double the size of the USA, called the Louisiana Purchase.
Thomas Jefferson is an important person in history.
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Rain shouldn't keep you from going outside. There are different items of clothing to keep you from getting wet. Rain boots keep your feet dry, and a rain coat can protect you and your clothes underneath from getting wet.
There are different items of clothing to keep you from getting wet in the rain.
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Throughout its lifetime, a butterfly goes through Metamorphosis. A butterfly begins life as an egg, and then hatches into a caterpillar. Then, the caterpillar creates a chrysalis. An adult butterfly then emerges from the chrysalis!
A butterfly goes through Metamorphosis.
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Andy went to the barber shop. He sat in the chair. The barber cut his hair. Once the barber was finished, Andy paid for his haircut.
Andy got a haircut
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Michelle is going to a birthday party on Saturday. She needs a dress to wear. She is on her way to the mall to buy a new dress. She hopes she finds a dress at one of the department stores.
Michelle buys a new dress
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Mrs. Jones is writing the homework on the Smart Board. The students in her class are watching her write. They are taking out their planners and pencils. Once Mrs. Jones is finished, they will copy their homework down.
Mrs. Jones is giving out homework
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Sara has a hard time reading the board at school. She squints and asks to move closer to the board. Her teacher is concerned. She tells Sara’s parents that she may need glasses.
Sara needs glasses.
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Zack was walking to school. All of a sudden, it started to rain. Zack took his umbrella out of his book bag. He also tried to avoid the puddles by jumping over them. Then, he continued walking to school.
Zack walks to school in the rain
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David and Robert went to a baseball game. They went to watch their favorite team play. They sat behind third base. They bought hot dogs and ate them while they watched the game.
David and Robert went to a baseball game
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Camping is not fun. There are no beds, and you have to sleep in a sleeping bag. At night, there are all sorts of bugs and animals making noises. They may even crawl in your tent. It is boring because you can't watch TV or play video games.
Camping is not fun
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Cabs are better than trains. Unlike trains, cabs are available all day. A cab can pick you up at your house, but to use a train you have to drive to the train station. Cabs guarantee you a seat, but on a train you might have to stand.
Cabs are better than trains
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Think carefully before buying a cat. The average lifespan is 15 years, so they are a big commitment. Owners have to spend time with their cats to take good care of them. They also need to go to the vet for checkups to keep them healthy.
Think carefully before buying a cat
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My dog Max learns new tricks really quickly. When I say “Hands”, he gives me his paw. He even walks on two legs when I tell him to. It only took me three days to teach him these tricks. I don’t think other dogs can learn as quickly as Max.
