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The freshwater Okefenokee Swamp is home to animals like bears, deer, and foxes. Alligators and frogs can also be found living in many freshwater swamps. Some saltwater swamps are home to crabs and various

types of birds, like herons.

• There are many animals.

• The world has many different types of bodies of water.

• Different types of swamps are home to different types of animals

Scientists wear goggles to keep chemicals out of their eyes. Goggles protect swimmers' eyes from the water. Skiers wear goggles to keep snow and ice out of their eyes.

• It is important to follow safety instructions at work.

• Goggles protect swimmers eyes from the water.

• Skiers where goggles to keep snow and ice out of their eyes.

• People where googles to protect them from different activities.

Helicopters are sometimes used to carry loads of water that help put out forest fires. Ships in the middle of the ocean often receive supplies from helicopters. Helicopters can be used to rescue people in hard-to-reach areas.

• Helicopters carry heavy objects to help with construction.

• Helicopters are used to help fight fires and deliver supplies.

• Helicopters are used to complete tough jobs.

The Hudson River wetlands are home to several species of mammals, like otters. Also, the Hudson River has many

underwater plants, like water celery. Various types of fish, like the American eel, live at the bottom of the Hudson River.

• The Hudson River is a thriving habitat for both plants and animals;.

• The Hudson River is home to various plants.

• Humans have changed the Hudson River over time.

In a play, the actors are the ones who perform onstage. Stage managers help run the stage lights during the play. Set designers make the sets and change the stage in

between scenes

• There are strategies that help actors learn lines for plays.

• Several people have to work together to create a play.

• Costume designers put together the costumes and props for a play

Pen pals are friends who live far apart but write letters to each other. It's exciting for pen pals to get letters in the mail from another city or country. More importantly, pen pals learn about each other's lives. They may share ideas about their families, pets, and favorite foods. They also may tell each other about special places and events in their towns. Through words and pictures, pen pals make each other's worlds a little bit bigger.

• Pen pals are a great way to learn about other parts of the world.

• Pen pals write letters.

Smartphones are phones that are used for more than making calls and sending messages. People count on them for getting directions and finding information on the internet. People also have fun listening to music, taking pictures, and playing games on their phones. On the other hand, smartphones have some downsides. They can make it hard to keep your mind on important things, like studying. Some people even text during meals, or when spending time with their family. Driving while using a phone puts people in danger. Smartphones are useful, but they can cause problems if not used safely and politely.

• Smart phones can be used in both good and bad ways.

• There are many good things about smart phones.

Baby Kangaroos

A female kangaroo has a special fold of skin that forms a

pouch. The pouch is like a large pocket on its stomach.

When a baby kangaroo, or joey, is born, it climbs into its

mother's pouch. At birth, a joey is only about one inch long. It needs to stay in the pouch so it can grow more. After several months, the joey has grown enough to leave the pouch for short periods of time. By the time the joey is ten months old, it is ready to leave the pouch for good.

• Female Kangaroos have pouches on their belly for holding their young.

• A baby kangaroo stays in its mother's pouch until it's strong enough to live on its own.

About one-third of Earth's land is in Asia. Asia has the longest coastline of any continent. Asia has more people than any other continent.

• Asia has the most land of any continent.

• Asia is a very large place with my people.