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The Vancouver Island marmot is
a kind of large rodent that lives
high in the mountains of Vancouver
Island in Canada. Climate change and logging have caused a large decrease in their population. Scientists believe that there are less than a hundred of them left in the wild. 

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I do my chores each Saturday. 2 First, I fold the laundry and put it
away. Then I sweep and mop the
kitchen floor. After that, I empty all the garbage cans and the recycling. Finally, when all of my chores are finished, I can go outside to play. 

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Did you know that not all deserts
are hot? Both hot and cold deserts
are very dry, but unlike hot deserts,
cold deserts have long winters when the temperatures can reach below freezing. Cold deserts also get a great deal of snow, which is certainly not true for hot deserts. 

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Spending too much time in the  sun can lead to sunburn, 
dehydration, and even skin cancer.
One way to help prevent these problems is to make sure that you wear sunscreen whenever you are outside. It is also a good idea to avoid being outside during the hottest part of the day, between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. 

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The Space Needle was built in 1962 in Seattle, Washington for
the World's Fair. It is 605 feet tall
(184 m) from the ground to the aircraft warning beacon at the very top. Visitors can ride an elevator to the observation deck at 520 (158 m) feet. They can also dine in a revolving restaurant near the top of the needle. 

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Malaria is a serious problem in many developing countries.
Thousands of people get sick with
Malaria every year. Because Malaria is spread by mosquitoes, one way to help solve the problem is for people to use mosquito nets over their beds. If the mosquitoes cannot get to the people, they cannot infect them! 

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To make a yummy smoothie, first put some milk into a blender. Then
add a banana and some frozen
berries such as strawberries and blueberries. You may also want to add some grapes. Next, turn your blender to its lowest setting and gradually increase the speed until everything is blended. Then pour it into a glass and enjoy! 

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Electricity can flow through some kinds of materials, but not through
others. Materials that electricity
can flow through are called conductors. Metal and water are both conductors. By contrast, materials that electricity cannot flow through are called insulators. Plastic, glass, fabric, and wood are all insulators. 

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Beagles are medium-sized
members of the hound family.
Beagles generally make good pets
because they are intelligent, good-natured, and good with children. Beagles are also quite playful and need a great deal of exercise. 

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Today more people are connected
to the internet than ever before,
not only at home, but also on mobile
devices such as smartphones and tablets. Many of these people now get their news from the internet rather than reading newspapers. As a consequence, many newspapers have gone out of business. 

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