Grade 2 · Reading
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Hurricane season in Florida runs from June 1 to November 30. A hurricane is a huge storm with strong winds and heavy rain. Families can get ready before a storm comes. They can pack a kit with water, canned food, flashlights, batteries, and a first aid kit. They can also make a plan for where to go if they need to leave their home. Weather experts watch storms closely and tell people when a hurricane might be coming.
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Long ago, libraries had only printed books, and people looked for them using cards stored in long wooden drawers. Today, many libraries still have shelves full of books, but they offer much more. You can borrow audiobooks, use computers, and join reading clubs. Some libraries even lend out puzzles, board games, and musical instruments. A library card lets you borrow these things for free, as long as you bring them back on time.
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American alligators live in the swamps, lakes, and rivers of the southeastern United States, including Florida. An alligator can stay underwater for a long time. Its eyes and nostrils are on top of its head, so it can see and breathe while most of its body is hidden. Alligators are cold-blooded, which means their bodies do not make their own heat. That is why you often see them lying in the sun on a riverbank. A mother alligator builds a nest…
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