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Franklin was a good student in school. But that was not all. He was a curious child. He liked to observe the things around him. He tried to learn more about them. Sports and music were hobbies. Science and reading … Continue reading →

Scientists learned that Betty the crow could solve a problem. This is not proof that crows can solve problems. Scientists have to do more tests. They have to study other crows. But they used a great idea to learn something … Continue reading →

The scientists watched crows eating clams. The crows picked up the clams with their beaks. They carried the clams high in the air, and then dropped them to the ground.

The scientists gave the crows this problem. They put food in a tiny bucket with a handle. The bucket was at the bottom of a tube. The crows could not reach the bucket without using a tool.

The North Wind took another breath and then she blew very hard. She bew leaves from the trees. She pushed flying birds from the sky. They hid in their nests. The North Wind threw spiders to the ground.

Narrator: Rabbit is smart. But one night, his foe, Lion, catches him. Rabbit: Help! Lion: I have you, Rabbit! I am going to eat you for dinner! Rabbit: I am too small. You need a big animal to eat.

Hana shows the dessert they made. Carlos showed how to make the dessert. Carlos shows the paper crane he made. Hana showed him how to make the paper crane.

Kate teaches a song to Juan. Juan tells a story to Kate. Maria shows Ben how to play a game. Most of the girls and boys are smiling. They are having fun.

Hector buys something to eat, choosing something cool and sweet. Then he gives his mom the ice. Hector’s really very nice!