AR34 169 W  The Earth Is Not Well

The Earth is a beautiful planet. It has blue oceans, green forests, and fresh air. But today, the Earth is not well. The sky is often gray. The air is dirty. Trees are disappearing, and animals are losing their homes. This is because people cut down forests and build too many ...

AR34 161 W  Too Much Trash in the Ocean

The ocean is a big, blue world. Many fish, turtles, and whales live there. It gives us food and helps keep the Earth cool. But now, the ocean has a problem. There is too much trash in the water. People throw away plastic bags, bottles, and straws. Wind and rain carry the trash...

AR34 151 W  Where Does Plastic Go?

Plastic is used every day. We use plastic bags, bottles, cups, and toys. After we use them, we throw them away. But where does all the plastic go? Some plastic goes to the trash can. If we recycle it, it can go to a factory. There, it becomes something new like a bench or a ja...

AR34 135 W  Why Do We Need Trees?

Trees are very important to life on Earth. They give us clean air. Trees take in carbon dioxide and give out oxygen. People and animals need oxygen to breathe. Trees also give homes to many animals. Birds build nests in trees. Squirrels live in the branches. Bugs and butterfli...

AR34 231 W  Why Should We Save Water?

Water is one of the most important things on Earth. All living things need water. People drink water every day. We also use it to cook, clean, and wash. Animals drink water, and plants need it to grow. Farmers use lots of water to grow fruits and vegetables. Without water, we can...

AR34 224 W  How Can We Protect the Earth?

The Earth is our home. It gives us air to breathe, water to drink, and food to eat. It has trees, animals, oceans, and mountains. But now, the Earth is in danger. The air is getting dirty. Forests are disappearing. There is too much trash in the land and water. Animals are losing...

AR34 171 W  Animals Are Disappearing

Many animals in the world are disappearing. This means they are becoming fewer and fewer, and some may even become extinct. But why is this happening? One big reason is that humans are changing the places where animals live. People cut down forests to build houses or farms. Wh...

AR34 170 W  Why Is the Earth Getting Hotter?

The Earth is getting hotter. This is called global warming. But why is this happening? Long ago, the Earth had clean air and many trees. The trees helped keep the air cool. But now, people cut down many trees. They also use cars and factories that send dirty gas into the sky. ...

AR34 161 W  How Do We Recycle?

Recycling is a way to help the Earth. It means using old things to make new things. When we recycle, we make less trash and keep nature clean. There are many things we can recycle. We can recycle paper, plastic, glass, and metal. For example, old newspapers can become new book...

AR34 174 W  How Can We Save Energy?

Energy is what we use to turn on lights, watch TV, and ride in cars. But using too much energy can hurt the Earth. That¡¯s why saving energy is very important. One way to save energy is by turning off lights when we leave a room. If no one is using the light, it should not sta...

AR34 156 W  Why Is Clean Air Important?

Air is all around us. We breathe it every day. Clean air helps us stay healthy. But when the air is dirty, it can make people and animals sick. Clean air has no smoke, dust, or harmful gas. It comes from nature—trees, plants, and wind all help make the air fresh. When we...

AR34 157 W  Let¡¯s Protect Earth¡¯s Resources

The Earth gives us many useful things. These are called natural resources. We use water to drink and wash. We use trees to make paper and build houses. We use the sun and wind to make energy. But these resources are not endless. If we waste them, they can run out. Water is one...

AR34 169 W  The Trash Mountain Is Growing

These days, trash mountains are getting bigger. Every day, people throw away plastic, paper, food waste, old clothes, and toys. This trash takes a long time to break down and pollutes the land and water. Animals eat the trash and get sick. When it rains, dirty water from the tras...

AR34 164 W  What Is a Sustainable Life?

A sustainable life means living in a way that does not hurt the Earth. It means using only what we need and saving resources for the future. When we live sustainably, we help nature, animals, and people. One part of a sustainable life is saving energy. We can turn off lights, ...

AR34 152 W  Kids Who Protect the Ocean

The ocean is big and full of life. Fish, whales, turtles, and coral live there. But the ocean is in danger. Trash, oil, and chemicals are making the water dirty. Animals eat plastic or get stuck in it. The ocean needs help. Some kids near the beach decided to take action. They...

AR34 164 W  Small Habits for the Earth

Helping the Earth can start with small habits. Even simple things we do each day can protect nature. When many people do these little things, the Earth becomes cleaner and healthier. One habit is turning off the light when we leave a room. This saves energy. Using both sides o...

AR34 167 W  What Happens If the Ecosystem Breaks?

The ecosystem is the balance of nature. It is made of animals, plants, water, air, and land. Each part works together like a team. When the ecosystem is healthy, everything lives well. But if one part breaks, the whole system can get hurt. For example, bees help flowers grow b...

AR34 160 W  Let¡¯s Use Fewer Plastic Bags

Plastic bags are everywhere. People use them to carry food, clothes, and many other things. But plastic bags are a big problem for the Earth. They do not break down easily. They stay in the ground or water for hundreds of years. When plastic bags are thrown away, they can fly ...

AR34 165 W  Inventions That Help the Earth

Many smart people are making inventions to help the Earth. These inventions are good for nature. They help save energy, water, and reduce trash. Some inventions even clean the air or protect animals. One great invention is the solar panel. It uses the sun to make electricity. ...

AR34 165 W  What Is Eco-Friendly Energy?

Eco-friendly energy is clean energy that does not harm the Earth. It comes from nature, like the sun, wind, and water. This energy helps us turn on lights, run machines, and drive cars, but it does not pollute the air or water. Solar energy comes from the sun. People use solar...

AR34 172 W  The Story of Microplastics in the Ocean

Tiny pieces of plastic are floating in the ocean. They are called microplastics. They come from plastic bags, bottles, and clothes. When big plastic items break down, they turn into very small pieces. These pieces are hard to see, but they are everywhere in the water. Fish, tu...

AR34 162 W  What Are Endangered Animals?

Endangered animals are animals that may disappear forever. Their numbers are very small, and they are in danger of extinction. If we don¡¯t help them, they might be gone from the Earth one day. There are many reasons why animals become endangered. One big reason is habitat los...

AR34 168 W  The Importance of Planting Trees

Trees are very important for the Earth. They give us clean air, shade, and homes for animals. When we plant trees, we help nature stay healthy. Trees take in carbon dioxide and give out oxygen. This helps us breathe clean air. Trees also cool the Earth. Their shade lowers temp...

AR34 170 W  What Is a Good Environment for Fish?

Fish need a clean and safe place to live. They live in rivers, lakes, and oceans. A good environment for fish has clean water, the right temperature, and lots of plants and rocks for hiding and laying eggs. Clean water is the most important. If the water is dirty with trash or...

AR34 169 W  Ways to Protect Our Rivers

Rivers give us clean water to drink, wash, and grow food. They are also homes for many fish, birds, and insects. But some rivers are getting dirty because of trash, chemicals, and careless actions. We must work together to keep rivers clean and healthy. One way to protect rive...

AR34 175 W  How Can We Stop Air Pollution?

Air pollution makes the sky dirty and hard to breathe. It comes from cars, factories, burning trash, and even smoke from fires. When the air is polluted, people can get sick, and animals and plants also suffer. But there are many ways we can stop air pollution and keep the air cl...

AR34 167 W  How Is Food Waste Recycled?

Every day, people throw away leftover food like rice, fruit peels, and vegetable scraps. This is called food waste. If we throw it into the trash, it goes to landfills and makes bad smells and gas. But food waste can be recycled in smart ways. One way to recycle food waste is ...

AR34 161 W  Why Should We Protect Mountains?

Mountains are tall and beautiful, but they are also very important. They give us clean air, fresh water, and a home for many animals and plants. Mountains also help control the weather and stop strong winds. Many rivers start in the mountains. Snow melts into water, and this w...

AR34 169 W  What Is Climate Change?

Climate change means that the Earth¡¯s weather is changing over time. In some places, it is getting hotter. In others, there are stronger storms, longer dry seasons, or too much rain. These changes can hurt people, animals, and plants. One big reason for climate change is poll...