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A Balancing Act
COVID-19 has hurt the economy. Many businesses have closed. Some will not reopen. Airlines, restaurants, and hotels lost most of their customers. Millions of people lost their jobs. In the US, more people are out of work than any time since the Great Depression.
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes (198 words)
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A Better Way
Dean talks to his friend during class, even though Mrs. Pearson is teaching. The teacher thinks that it is distracting.
Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute (139 words)
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A Good Choice
Nick is at the park with his friend Gina. They are having fun. First they play together on the swings. Then Gina pushes Nick on his skateboard.
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes (148 words)
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A New Virus
Germs are tiny living things all around us. You need a special microscope to see them. One type of germ is a virus. Like many germs, a virus inside your body can make you sick. Viruses cause colds, the flu, and measles.
Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes (373 words)
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Asking Questions
Benjamin’s friend Amara wears a hijab every day. It covers her hair and neck. She is the only one in Benjamin’s class who wears a hijab.
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes (142 words)
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A Team Project
Carlos is sad. He leans over his guitar. He starts to cry.
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes (183 words)
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A Week of Human Beans
Viruses can start small and spread fast. But how? You can make a model to see for yourself.
Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes (302 words)
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Be Informed
If you are worried about the disease called COVID-19, you are not alone. You might feel sad or frustrated. You might feel angry sometimes. Getting information about what’s happening can help calm you down.
Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes (279 words)
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Being Afraid
Everyone gets afraid sometimes. People get afraid when they feel unsafe. Being up high might make people afraid. People could be afraid when someone is shouting at them.
Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute (114 words)
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Being Comfortable
Zach leans in to hug his friend, Rachel. But Rachel does not hug him back. Instead, she frowns and pulls away from him. She looks upset.
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes (153 words)