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Issue #5
Wild Things
In this issue, students will read about the hundreds of plant and animal species scientists recently discovered in the Himalayas. Children will also learn why the mountains are in trouble and what experts are doing to try and protect the Asian region.

Print out a news quiz for students.

Also in this issue:
News Brief: Congress debates healthier school lunch options.
News Brief: NASA robots do research inside Mount St. Helens.
Brain Builders: Head to the Himalayas (Read a Map)

Teacher's Guide Skill Pages:
The Write Idea (Write a Letter)
Hot Stuff  (Read a Diagram)
Use the News! (Test Comprehension)

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