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Before we go fishing, we need to get our gear together. First, we put the fishing rods by the door. Next, we dig up some worms for bait. Then, we grab our tackle box. Finally, we're ready to go.

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Cold air is heavier than hot air. When air is heated under a balloon, the balloon rises into they sky. This is how hot air balloons fly.

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Elephants use their trunks to splash water onto their backs, because it is really hot.

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On a rainy day look up when the Sun comes through the clouds. You might see a rainbow since rainbows are made when sunlight hits drops of water in the air.

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Porpoises and dolphins are fascinating and beautiful sea creatures. Both porpoises and dolphins have teeth. However, porpoise teeth are shaped differently than dolphin teeth.

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My baby brother always messes up my Lego projects. To solve this, I moved all of my Legos into my bedroom, and I keep the door closed.

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My mom got a new car. It is a red convertible. It has leather seats & a really nice radio. We have so much fun driving down the road in our shiny car.

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To make cookies, you need to mix butter, sugar, and eggs in one bow. Next, mix flour and salt in another bowl. Then, mix them together with chocolate chips. Finally, you can put spoonful on a cookie sheet.

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How can I track the distance that I run? One option is to use an app on a smart phone.

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Our new puppy is a golden retriever. We named him Buddy. He's really soft and cute. He loves to play fetch.

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