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Helping Kids Cope With Natural Disasters
Along with the rest of the country, we at Scholastic are devastated by the events in Oklahoma. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected, as well as the people working night and day on rescue and recovery.
This collection of tips, articles, and resources provides expert advice about how to talk to children about natural disasters that might frighten them. Teachers can both reassure their students, as well as equip them with knowledge of storms and natural disasters.
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A Place for PrimatesThis scientist helped make a park for Madagascar’s lemurs
These ringtailed lemurs are found in the wild only in Madagascar.
View caption Jurgen & Christine Sohns / FLPA /Minden Pictures
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Tornado CountryMore tornadoes rip across the United States than any other country. Which states do they affect the most?
Two years ago, a tornado destroyed parts of Joplin, Missouri.
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Talking TrashThis artist played with scale and found materials to build an award-winning sculpture
What roles do color and scale play in Rowen’s sculpture?
View caption Rowen Durban / Image courtesy ofthe Alliance for Young Artists & Writers
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