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November 2008
Vol 8 Issue 3

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FLVS World Tour

Florida’s State Parks
By Kristina Jingling, Grade 7

Do you need a quick, easy-going, fun and relaxing vacation?  Why don’t you try visiting one of Florida’s many beautiful state parks!  There’s something for everyone.  Adventure awaits you on the trails winding through the parks; relaxation will be found under a hammock swinging in the breeze; fun can be found kayaking in the rapids. Whichever you prefer, you’re sure to have a great time!
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South Florida: The Climate of the Tropics
By Kristian Leal, Grade 11

South Florida's most notable quality is its beautiful climate. Millions of old folks pick Southern Florida as a retirement location due its warm, tropical breezes and lack of extremes. Season by season, Florida's pleasant weather is its main attraction!
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Festivals in Canada
By Kathleen Courson, Grade 12

Canada celebrates many different festivals throughout the year, including the Muslim Festival, the Friendship Festival, and the Quebec Winter Carnival.   
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Canadian Cuisine
By Kristina Jingling, Grade 7

Food in Canada is just as vast as food in the United States.  Even though there are the widely common foods here (like hamburgers and pizza), different regions have different food styles.
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The Vancouver Island Marmot
By Summer, Grade 6

The Vancouver Island marmot is more than just rare (one of the rarest in the North America), it’s also endangered! 
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The Wildlife of Iceland and Surtsey Island
By Kaitlynn Gravely, Grade 10

Iceland is a beautiful place with a lot of.....birds. There are over 350 species of birds found in Iceland; amazing, isn't it?
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Cuisine in Iceland
By Emily Lupfer, Grade 11

When you think of Iceland, what comes to mind is probably a vast land of endless ice and snow. It may never have occurred to you to wonder what the people look like, how they dress, live, and what they eat. People in Iceland have some foods similar to what Americans eat. But, they also have many dishes unique to Icelandic cuisine.
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Taking Care of Our Earth
By Summer, Grade 6

When you are sick, who takes care of you? Your mom and dad or your guardian, right? Well, Earth is different. Whether we're kids, or in our 90s, we are parents. We are supposed to take care of our planet.
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All Hallows Eve
By Kathleen Courson, Grade 12

Halloween, the scariest night of the year. Little kids dressing up and trick or treating. Teenagers going to school dances, costume parties and so much more. But how did this celebration start?
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