The Franco family was going to buy a van so they could take everybody to the lake, but decided on a green sedan instead because it was cheaper.

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In early America, beaver hides were especially popular and used to make everything from hats, to blankets, to long jackets.

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A sleepy dog basks on the carpet near a sunny window. He had his tongue hanging out, with a doggy grin on his face.

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Jonnah tripped on the curb and fell headlong into a snowbank. He was covered in snow but not hurt.

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Amy's friend gave her a sleek new haircut. She thought she looked like a movie star!

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There was not enough food for everyone to take as much as they wanted, so the store gave each family a ration.

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The squirrel ran up to a branch in the tail cypress to escape the dog.

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Olivia worked with a group of people to rehabilitate the ecosystem. They planted trees and cleaned up the trash.

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On outdoor hikes, it is irnportant to have a pair of durable boots to protect feet from rocks.

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