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Lesson 1. A Surprising Gift
Ana wants a phone for her birthday. But is a phone what matters most?
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Lesson 2. How Pokémon GO Conquered the World and How Video Games Were Born
From dots and dashes to cartoon monsters, these video games changed the world.
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Lesson 3. Should Trampolines Be Banned?
Trampolines are a ton of fun, but they're also dangerous.
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Lesson 4. Would You Like to Hibernate?
Here's why a long winter snooze might be good for you.
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Lesson 5. Big News for Bison
The bison is now the national mammal of the U.S.
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Lesson 6. The Mystery of King Tut's Dagger
Was the boy king's knife made from a space rock?
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Lesson 7. Goldfish Go Big and WIld Pigs on the Loose
Big problems arise when household pets are set free in the wild.
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Lesson 8. The Truth About Drones
They look like toy airplanes, but they are deadly weapons of war.
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Lesson 9. The Man Who Cheated Death
Harry Houdini's amazing escapes dazzled crowds and made him famous.
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Lesson 10. Finding Hope After Losing Her Dad
Genevieve Liu is helping other teens who have lost a parent.
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Lesson 11. The Chess Warrior
Born in a Ugandan slum, Phiona Mutesi became a global chess champion.
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Lesson 12. Should We Ban Helium Balloons?
Could your favorite party decoration be bad for the environment?
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Lesson 13. How Did This Inspire This?
The first Nike sneakers were inspired by a waffle.
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Lesson 14. Why You Should Eat This Ugly Carrot
Help solve the problem of food waste in America.
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Lesson 15. Computer
Read the poem "Computer" by Gwendolyn Brooks.
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Lesson 16. Poison in the Air
Air pollution is a deadly problem around the world.
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Lesson 17. My Illness Makes Me Stronger
McKenzie has type 1 diabetes, but she doesn't let it hold her back.
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Lesson 18. The Deadly Blizzard of 1888
Would 8-year-old Walter Allen survive one of history's worst storms?
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Lesson 19. The Woman With the River in Her Hair
The Mexican legend of Lucia Zenteno
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Lesson 20. Rats Ewwww! and Rats Awww!
Are rats the grossest animal out there, or the best pet ever?
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Lesson 21. Is Boredom Really That Bad?
Experts say boredom is good for you, but doing nothing can cause problems.
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Lesson 22. Natasha Was a Victim of Hate
Natasha's classmates stood up for her, and for what's right.
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Lesson 23. The Mystery of Amelia Earhart: Solved?
Famed pilot Amelia Earhart vanished 80 years ago. Has she been found?
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Lesson 24. Fast Facts About Basketball
From the shortest shorts to the tallest player, learn more about the game.
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Lesson 25. Would You Move to Mars?
Scientists think we could live on the Red Planet someday soon.
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Lesson 26. The Search For Pirate Gold
The amazing true story of a famous pirate and a treasure hunter who wouldn't give up
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Lesson 27. My Sport Helped Me Make a New Life in America
A teenage immigrant joined his high school cricket team and finally felt at home in the U.S.
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Lesson 28. Grizzly Bears Go to Work
In Montana, grizzly bears test bear-proof trash cans.
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Lesson 29. The Amazing Penguin Rescue and Penguin Sweaters?
When a terrible oil spill threatens thousands of penguins, humans race to save the birds.
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Lesson 30. The Secret Soldier
They said girls couldn't fight in the Revolutionary War, but Deborah Sampson found a way.
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