Carlos rode his bike to the park every afternoon. One day, the chain slipped off, and the pedals spun without moving the wheels. Carlos walked his bike home, feeling upset. His neighbor, Mrs. Lee, was working in her garage. "I can show you how to fix that," she said. She showed Carlos how to hook the chain back onto the gear and turn the pedal slowly. It took three tries, but Carlos did it himself. The next day, he rode to the park again, and…
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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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Plants cannot walk, but their seeds can travel. Some seeds, like dandelion seeds, have fluffy parts that catch the wind and float far away. Other seeds have tiny hooks. These hooks stick to an animal's fur, and the animal carries the seeds to a new place. Coconuts can float on water and travel across the ocean. When seeds land in a good spot, they can grow into new plants. Spreading out gives each plant more room and sunlight.
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