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Dodgeball is a fun game that kids often play at summer camp. Some schools and community centers also have dodgeball teams that kids can join. There are several variations of this game. In all of them, the object is to eliminate players from the game one at a time. Players throw large, rubber balls at the other players. Once a player is hit, that person is tagged out of the game. When played safely, dodgeball is a fun and challenging sport.
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Pickleball is a fun sport with a funny name. A U.S. Congressman invented the game one summer along with two of his friends in the 1960s. The sport combines parts of other games such as badminton, ping-pong, and tennis. Today, kids often play pickleball at summer camps. The USA Pickleball Association helps teach people about the sport both in the United States and beyond its borders.
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"Kickball is a fun game that is a lot like baseball. Two teams compete on a field with bases in a diamond pattern. But instead of hitting a baseball with a bat, they kick a large ball. Each kicker to make it around all four bases scores a run. After five innings, the team with the most runs wins. One of the most fun places to play kickball is day camp. Kids may not know one another when they arrive at day camp. But games like this are a great way...
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Kids have been playing with wiffle balls and bats on baseball diamonds since this plastic sport set was invented in the 1950s. But did you know that Wiffle Ball is a slightly different game than baseball? Kids play Wiffle Ball at day camps and summer camps all around the United States. Most of them learn quickly that this simple ball game can be a lot of fun.
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IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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"Big bodies. Razor-sharp teeth. Crushing jaws. Great white sharks are some of the most feared sharks. Some people say they seek out people as food. But this is a myth. Attacks on people are very rare. Some people say great whites live only in warm waters. This is a myth too! You can't believe everything you hear! Readers will bust more myths about these top ocean predators, and discover why the protection of these amazing creatures is so important."--...
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Cats are curious and loving. It's fun to watch them snooze, prowl, and play. Your cat will need lots of attention, care, and love. Are you ready for a kitten or cat? Learn how to feed and care for your cat to keep it purr-fectly healthy, happy, and safe.
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As Americans, many of us take our freedoms for granted. But imagine living in a nation where even your basic human rights were denied. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights created a basic standard for how people should be treated throughout the world regardless of gender, race, or religion. Getting every country to honor the document, though, can be a difficult task. In many cases poverty, wars, and even natural disasters have complicated the...
10) Zoos
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Zoos give people a chance to learn about animals found in nature. Visiting a zoo can also show people some of the struggles these animals face. Find out more in Zoos, one of the titles in the Field Trips series.
11) Stadiums
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Visiting a stadium for an event can be thrilling. A show is happening right in front of the viewers. Being part of a live audience can make people feel like they are experiencing history. Find out more in Stadiums, one of the titles in the Field Trips series.
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Dogs are loyal and loving. It's fun to watch them sleep, do tricks, and play. Your dog will need lots of attention, care, and love. Are you ready for a puppy or dog? Learn how to feed, walk, groom, and care for your pup to keep your new best friend healthy, happy, and safe.
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Rabbits are playful and curious. It's fun to watch them jump, snack, and explore. Your pet rabbit will need attention, care, and love. Are you ready for a pet rabbit? Learn how to feed, groom, and care for your rabbit to keep it healthy, happy, and safe.
15) LA Galaxy
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The Los Angeles Galaxy has been around since the founding of Major Leagues soccer. This professional team from southern California has won the MLS Cup five times- more than any other team in this national league of the United States. From Cobi Jones to David Beckham, the Galaxy's roster has included some of the biggest names in the sport. Many players have come from faraway nations to play for this prestigious MLS club. Known for both its powerful...
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Sylvia Mendez was just like any other third grader in 1946. She liked to learn. She enjoyed recess. But her school was in terrible shape. She wanted to go to the 17th Street School. This was the school that the white children in her city of Westminster attended. But it had a whites-only policy that kept Mexican American children like Sylvia out. Sylvia and her family did not think this policy was fair, so they decided to sue the school district. Their...
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Juan Felipe Herrera had an unusual childhood traveling with his migrant parents from one farm to another. They did not speak much English, but they taught him much about the world around him. For this family it was a world that spanned two countries, Mexico and the United States. Young Juan learned early that his life had a lot in common with great literature. He loved stories from the time his mother first told them to him. Read more about Juan Felipe...
19) Exoskeleton
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An exoskeleton is a robotic frame. It fits over the user's body. When the frame moves, the person also moves. Discover more in Exoskeleton, a title in the STEM and the Human Body series.
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