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We live on a planet: we live on Earth. Earth is a planet. Why might Earth be called the blue planet?(SCIENCE)
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Weekly Reader, Edition 1 (including Science Spin)
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May 1, 2008
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Experts say children who acquire skills during the school year can lose ground if they do not continue learning. Experts offer these tips:
* Children who read during the summer can build skills and begin the next school year with a stronger knowledge base.
* Children who read during the summer experience the joy of reading. Children who like to read will want to read more. Reading each day, if only for short periods of time, improves children's ability to read and learn.
* Many libraries offer great programs during the summer. Gather information from the local library to share ...