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Celebrate Earth
April 22 is a special day. It's Earth Day. Find out how Earth Day started, see how people have protected the planet in the past, and explore ways to help Earth in the future.

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Nature's Transformers Nature's Transformers
Many young animals don't look or act like their parents. Their bodies look different from adult animals. They eat different foods and live in different places. As they grow up, they go through major changes. Explore the world of "Nature's Transformers" on page 2 of the April 2008 issue.
Fossil Facts Fossil Facts
Imagine a scorpion taller than a person or a cockroach the size of a small dog. These supersize creatures aren't something from science fiction. They lived right here on Earth. We know about them from fossils. Find out what else fossils can reveal on page 12 of the April 2008 issue.
Take Flight With Kites Take Flight With Kites
How would you like to build a time machine? Paper, sticks, glue, string, and a strip of fabric are all you need. That's because a kite connects you to the past. It also connects you to kite fliers from around the world. "Take Flight With Kites" on page 18 of the April 2008 issue.



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