Winter sports are lots of fun — just ask any kid who’s just scored the winning goal during an ice-hockey game or finished sledding to the bottom of a giant hill. But when you’re sitting on that sled, getting ready to ski, or doing a figure-eight on the pond in your skates, you have to …
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Dark and Stormy Can Be Scary It was such a hot, sunny day, but now the skies have darkened to bluish-gray. “Get out of the pool!” your Dad calls out. “I think it’s going to storm.” Off in the distance, you hear a soft rumble of thunder. Maybe it will pass, you hope. But not …
Most kids spend some time in a car or a bus every day. But riding in cars or buses comes with some responsibility: You need to ride safely. Luckily, it’s not hard to do. Keep reading and you’ll learn the rules of car and bus safety. Seatbelt Basics Whenever you ride in a car, wear …
What Is Poison Ivy? Leaves of three — let them be! You’ve probably heard that little rhyme about poison ivy, the plant that can cause an itchy rash. But do you know why? It’s because of urushiol (say: yoo-ROO-shee-ol), a colorless, odorless oil (or resin) found in the leaves of the plants. What Are the Signs & Symptoms …
Swimming is a lot of fun, but drowning is a real danger. Even kids who know how to swim can drown, so let’s find out how to stay safe in the water while you enjoy the great outdoors. Why Is It Important to Be Safe in the Water? Fish are able to live and breathe …
What Are Jellyfish? Jellyfish live in the ocean and usually don’t bother anyone. They just float around and look weird, sometimes washing up on the beach. A jellyfish jiggles like gelatin, and some just look like small, clear blobs. But others are bigger and more colorful with a bunch of tentacles that hang down underneath them, kind …
A medical emergency means someone needs care from a doctor right away. Let’s find out what to do if one happens. Calling for help is the most important thing a kid can do in an emergency. If you make an emergency phone call, here’s what to do: Take a deep breath to calm down a …
The weather is warming up, the days are longer and there’s more time to be outside doing all kinds of fun things! But if you’re going to be out in the sun, especially on a hot day, you need to stay safe. Let’s find out how. Don’t Feel the Burn Even though the sun is …
Your dream finally came true . . . it was announced on the radio and on TV . . . it’s a snow day! School’s closed for the whole day, and that means it’s time for one thing: going outside to have fun in the snow. Or maybe you’re getting ready go on a family skiing trip. Whatever the …
What’s a Tick? Ticks are part of the arachnid family, which also includes mites, spiders, and scorpions. A tick attaches itself to the skin of an animal and sucks blood. There are hundreds of kinds of ticks on the planet, and they can be found almost everywhere. The two types of ticks that many people talk …
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