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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.
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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.
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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.
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COVID-19 and the Environment
COVID-19 has also changed the environment. Fewer airplanes are flying. Many factories are closed. People are driving less. In many cities, the air is cleaner. The water is clearer. People can hear birds instead of traffic. Wild animals walk down the street.
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COVID-19 Changes Everything
What did you do on New Year’s Eve 2019? Did you have a party? Watch TV? In Wuhan, China, scientists were studying a new virus. It had made dozens of people very sick. Soon it would sicken people all across the world, causing a global pandemic. The virus was COVID-19.
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Dealing with Stress
Andy is working on a project for school. He uses a computer to look for information. But Andy cannot find the right information.
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Doing Your Part
Kids can do their part to stop the spread of the virus. The best way to stay healthy is washing your hands. That prevents the passing of germs to other people. Make it a habit after using the bathroom and before you eat.
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Feeling Sad
Nora and her family are moving into a new house. She cries on the couch. Her stomach and head hurt because she has been crying so much. But Nora does not know why she is so upset.
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Fighting Pandemics
The first step in fighting a new virus is to stop its spread. Sick people stay where they won’t get others sick. Health workers find people who could have been exposed to the virus. Those people may go into quarantine. They also stay away from others for a time. If they stay well long…
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Finding a Way to Cope
Nikki does not want to talk to anyone. Her stomach and head hurt. She feels angry and sad at the same time.
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