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In Tarpon Springs, Florida there are people who work underwater. These people are called sponge divers. The kind of treasure they look for is called sponges. Sponge diving is not an easy job. The diver has to breathe under water.

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It was a glorious morning in Alabama. The sun was shining through the trees. Ava couldn't wait to find her fishing pole and call her friend Taylor to go fishing. They had a great time on these fishing trips. They took their dogs and watched them swim while they fished.

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Calligraphy is a form of handwriting. A special pen must be used. Letters are formed using up and down strokes. Old documents are usually written in this form. Diplomas, certificates, and other awards are written in calligraphy. It is an interesting form of handwriting.

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Katina and her brother, Jess, were playing with the water hose outside one day. Jess was hiding from Katina so she wouldn't squirt him with the water. The back door opened and Katina pointed the water hose toward the door. It was Mom and she was soaking wet!

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