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The Varied Cultures of China
The Varied Cultures of China
For thousands of years certain remote groups of native Chinese people have existed in near isolation. Separated from the mainstream world, these deeply cultural communities have maintained the old ways of life. Now, with the introduction of today\"s modern conveniences, they could disappear. What are these cultures?...
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The Black Diamonds of Provence: 2200 Headwords
The Black Diamonds of Provence: 2200 Headwords
In France, some people earn money by selling a special food called a \"truffel\". Truffles can be found in the woods, however they are very rare and expensive. That\"s why they are sometimes called \"black diamonds\". What is this......
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How`s the Weather?: 2200 Headwords
How`s the Weather?: 2200 Headwords
The weather on Earth is always changing. One day it\"s cloudy, the next day it\"s sunny, and the day after that - who knows? Well, meteorologists do! Meteorologists are scientists that can predict the weather. But how do they do it? What......
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The Giant`s Causeway Waring R.
The Giant`s Causeway
Along the coast of Northern Ireland, there is an unusual place called The Giant\"s Causeway. According to a local story, a big man, or giant, made it. Scientists, however, have a different story. How was this unusual place made? Was there really a......
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The Gauchos of Argentina: 2200 Headwords
The Gauchos of Argentina: 2200 Headwords
In Argentina, there is a group of men who live a unique life; the life of a gaucho. This special type of cowboy has been continuing the old traditions for centuries. What type of lifestyle do these men have and what does it mean to be a gaucho?...
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Koalas Waring R.
Koalas
Koalas are recognized around the world for their cute and lovable appearance. But unfortunately the koala population is rapidly declining because their natural home in the thick forests of Australia is being destroyed. What can be done to help the......
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The Snake Detective Waring R.
The Snake Detective
A snake park in the Sultanate of Oman has a serious problem: all but one of their snakes have died. The owner of the park has hired a \"snake detective\" to uncover the mystery of the dying snakes. Why did the snakes die? Will the snake......
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Spacewalk Waring R.
Spacewalk
The first trip outside of a spacecraft, or spacewalk, was completed in 1965. Since then many astronauts have participated in spacewalks, but spacewalking does not come without its risks and challenges and astronauts are in constant danger when in......
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The Great Kite Fight Waring R.
The Great Kite Fight
Every year, the city of Shirone, Japan goes \"kite crazy\" during a five-day local festival. In this highly competitive contest, teams fly kites and fight to force each other\"s kites from the sky. This tradition began 250 years ago and......
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The King of the Spiders Waring R.
The King of the Spiders
Goliath tarantulas are the most enormous spiders in the world. Most people consider them to be extremely dangerous and avoid them, but not tarantula expert Rick West. He seeks out tarantulas because he has an important story to tell. What information......
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The Black Diamonds of Provence (+ DVD) Waring R.
The Black Diamonds of Provence (+ DVD)
In France, some people earn money by selling a special food called a truffel. Truffles can be found in the woods, however they are very rare and expensive. That\"s why they are sometimes called black diamonds. What is this unusual food, and why is......
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Cheetahs in Focus Waring R.
Cheetahs in Focus
A National Geographic team in Botswana sets out on the difficult task of filming one of the most beautiful creatures on earth; the cheetah. Cheetahs are presently endangered and the team\"s goal is to show how important these animals are through......
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Shark Alley Waring R.
Shark Alley
In Shark Alley, South Africa, people often go underwater in protected environments to watch great white sharks in their natural surroundings. Some people believe that this makes the sharks more violent, others feel there is no change in behavior. Two......
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Extreme Sky Diving Waring R.
Extreme Sky Diving
Most people enjoy the sport of sky diving because they get to fall at extremely high speeds, but some people want to go even faster. One man is even experimenting with various methods of increasing his speed. What is he doing to go faster? Is it working?...
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Aquarium on Wheels Waring R.
Aquarium on Wheels
People often visit aquariums to see sea creatures in their natural environment, but in Baltimore, a local program brings aquarium exhibits to people. Local teenagers travel to schools and libraries to educate children about sea life and conservation.......
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