A sweet baby lived in Philadelphia. But the baby was very sick because of a mistake deep inside its body.

Inside every person are tiny parts that tell the body what to do, like a big book of rules with letters. In this baby’s book, one tiny letter was in the wrong spot, causing the sickness. The baby couldn’t eat or sleep well and cried constantly.

Doctors used a special tool, like tiny magic scissors, to go inside the baby’s “rule book.” They found the bad letter, cut it out, and replaced it with a good letter.

The baby’s “rule book” became perfect. The baby’s body started reading the good rules, got well, and could eat, sleep, and play happily. The doctors and the tiny scissors were thanked. The baby grew up strong and healthy.

Comprehension Check

In what city did the sweet baby live?
A. New York
B. Philadelphia
C. Maine
D. Boston
What are the “tiny parts” inside every person like?
A. Like a bag of toys
B. Like a big book of rules
C. Like a box of crayons
D. Like a pair of shoes
Why was the baby very sick at the beginning of the story?
A. The baby was too cold.
B. A tiny letter was in the wrong spot.
C. The baby was hungry.
D. The baby did not have any toys.
What special tool did the doctors use to help the baby?
A. A giant hammer
B. Tiny magic scissors
C. A tall ladder
D. A big flashlight
How did the baby feel at the end of the story?
A. Strong and healthy
B. Tired and sleepy
C. Sad and lonely
D. Sick and cold

Story 2: Nature & Tech (May 2024)

Protecting the Water and the Woods

Maine is a beautiful state with tall green trees and clean blue lakes. But some new neighbors moved in: big buildings called data centers.

These buildings have large, powerful computers that run AI (Artificial Intelligence). AI can think and learn, but it works so hard that the computers get very hot! To cool down, they need a lot of cold water and a lot of power.

Leaders in Maine realized that one data center uses more power than a whole town! They made a new rule to stop building them for now. They want to make sure there is enough clean water for families to cook, bathe, and brush their teeth.

Taking care of the Earth comes first. Real homes and the real world are more important than computer tools. Maine is protecting its towns while they figure out a safer way for computers to work.

Comprehension Check

What is a data center?
A. A school for children
B. A house for big computers
C. A park with trees
D. A place to buy food
What does AI mean in this story?
A. A computer can think and learn.
B. A computer can sleep all day.
C. A computer can play outside.
D. A computer can cook dinner.
Why do the big computers need a lot of water?
A. To wash the computer screens
B. To stay cold so they do not break
C. To help the trees grow
D. To give to the people in town
What did the leaders in Maine decide to do?
A. Build more computer houses
B. Stop building new data centers for now
C. Cut down all the green trees
D. Turn off the power in every home
What is Maine trying to protect?
A. New computer games
B. Big red buildings
C. Clean water and power for homes
D. Very fast computers

Story 3: World News (May 2024)

Fixing the Ocean Road

The ocean has a very special narrow path of water that acts as a road for big boats. Right now, this road is in trouble.

Two countries, Iran and the United States, are having a disagreement. Because of this, some hidden things called mines were put in the deep water. These mines are very hard to see and can break boats.

Since the ocean road is unsafe, boats carrying food, toys, and clothes have to wait. But good news! Leaders and doctors are working together to fix the mess. They are making careful plans to find and remove the mines safely.

It will take some time, but leaders promise to work hard until the water is clear. Soon, the ocean will be safe again, and boats will carry important things to people who need them.

Comprehension Check

What do the boats carry on the water road?
A. Only big rocks
B. Letters to friends
C. Food, toys, and clothes
D. Flowers and trees
Which two countries are disagreeing?
A. Maine and Philadelphia
B. Iran and the United States
C. China and Mexico
D. The Sun and the Moon
What are the dangerous hidden things in the water?
A. Shark teeth
B. Big heavy anchors
C. Mines
D. Treasure chests
Why is it hard to see the mines?
A. They are deep in the dark water.
B. They are too small to see.
C. They are the same color as the boats.
D. They hide behind the fish.
Who is working together to clean the water road?
A. Only the ship captains
B. The children in the big city
C. Leaders and doctors
D. People who live in Maine

Answer Key

Story 1: The Baby and the Genetic Scissors

Story 2: Nature (Protecting the Water and the Woods)

Story 3: Ocean Road

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