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“It was fun when I got
to brush Shell!” said Manny.
“I wish I could go to a
ranch,” said Pedro.
a o i ch
could then when
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At the Ranch
“You went to a real
ranch?” asked Pedro.
“Yes,” said Manny.
“What did you do?”
asked Pedro.

“When I got to the ranch, I
saw a pig and a goat. Then I
held a little chick,” said Manny.
“Does the ranch smell
bad?” asked Pedro.
“Not so bad,” said Manny.
“But I did not like the smell
of pig slop.”
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Some people sit in the
sun on the grass. Some play
games and hike. Many ride
bikes and swim. It is a fun
place to spend the day. Is
there a park near you?
x ar ee
little park there
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Bee Creek

There is a creek in Texas
named Bee Creek. It is a little
creek. It just runs for five
miles. The creek is like some
other little creeks. The water
is cool. The land is a little hilly.
You can see green grass and
pine trees along the banks of
the creek.
Over time, many people
moved near the creek. Then
the people named a park
after the creek. Bee Creek
Park has pools and ponds,
and many people like to spend
time there.
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o m s b
It was a big job!
was it is puts
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Big Job
Mom is mad.
It is a mess.

Ed grabs a rag.
Sam gets a mop.
Nan fills a bag.
Ed dusts a desk and a lamp.
Sam mops.
Nan puts the bat in last.
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They run up the hill.
They run past the mill.
Bill’s pals run fast and win—
with skill.
u i h w r
did not with
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Bill’s Drill
Bill did not grin.
Bill and his pals
did not win.

Bill has a plan of skill.
He helps his pals with a drill.
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Tim does sit-ups,
and Ted runs laps.
Dan does push-ups,
and Bill tap, taps.

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Kip is not lost. He leaps
and runs to Jill. He wants
his feast. Jill pets Kip’s
soft coat. Kip likes Jill and
his meal!
i u o ea
he her his she
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Finding Kip
Jill has a pet cat, Kip.
Jill can’t find Kip. The cat
isn’t on his rug. Is Kip lost?

Jill pats her lap softly.
Will Kip run to her? Kip
does not come.
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Jill thinks she can find Kip.
She gets a jug of milk and a
bag. She puts milk in the dish.
She tilts the bag. Then she
shakes the bag.

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Your teeth help you talk.
They help you bite and crush
your food. They make up your
big, bright smile.
Treat your teeth well. Keep
them in good shape. They need
to last you a lifetime.
b th ee
keep they your when
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Healthy Teeth
What is the hardest thing
inside your body? Do you
think it is a bone? It is your
teeth! They are harder than
some rocks.

When you are 3 years old
you have 20 teeth. They will
come out. When you grow up
you will have 32 teeth.
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Keep your teeth clean.
Start by flossing them.
Then put toothpaste on a
toothbrush. Brush each day
after meals and when you go
to bed. This gets rid of food
and germs on your teeth.

You can mend a wire
fence that was slashed.
Helping a ranch hand
can be great fun!
u e oa
was that you
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Help a Ranch Hand
Spend a day helping a
ranch hand. You can brush
and clean and fill and
mend. You can pick a job
and learn a skill.

You can brush the coat of
a horse. You can clean the
stall to help the animals.
You can tend to the goats.
You can herd them to a pen.
Fill the buckets with oats and
slop. Then give the goats some
fresh water.
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Dad and Ben had hot dogs.
“Yum!” said Dad.
“The best hot dog yet!”
said Ben.
o d g t
had of said
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Hot Dog Fun

Dad got a bun to fill. Ben
did not.
Ben got a hot dog. Dad got
a hot dog. Dad filled it with a
lot of things. Ben did not.
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Jen looks for some things
for her mom. At first, she
doesn’t know what to get.
Then she sees the perfect
gift. She spends her money on
a book and gives it to her
mom. Her mom is thankful for
the book. But mostly, she is
proud of Jen.
j g f th er gh
for get make
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Jen’s Gift for Mom
Jen has a big problem.
“Mom’s birthday is next
week,” she thinks. “I want to
get a gift for her, but I have
no money.” After a lot of
thought, she has an idea. She
will make something to sell.

Jen finds out how to
make a limeade. She
carefully reads a card
and makes the cold drink. It
is yummy!
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People like Jen’s drink.
They pay Jen for a cup of
limeade, and she ends up
with $10.

Would you like to teach?
You can work at a school.
Teachers have the job of
helping children learn.
Can you think of some
other places you can work?
j g w c y
do like work you
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Jobs
Where will you go to
work when you are grown?
Have you been asked that
question? Read about some
of the places you can work.

Do you like to cook? You
may want to work in a
kitchen. A cook makes
yummy meals for people. You
can make up a new treat
to sell.
Do you like animals? You
can work at an animal clinic.
You can help sick animals
get well.
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