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Creation Close-ups, October 2026

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Nature moments with our readers

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Study Guide Puzzles, October 2026

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Autumn meets brown bears and beautiful scenery in these educational puzzles!

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All Things Mammals

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“Moose!”
The van erupted as a dozen people slammed from slumber-ish moments to actively attempting to catch a glimpse of the coveted northern mammal.

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You Can Draw a Ruby-throated Hummingbird Submissions

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Hummingbird artwork submissions from our readers

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A Queen Points the Way

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I thought I could be an explorer—from my own backyard. But first, I got lost.

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Seeds Fired Like Bullets

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It was a fine October day, and I definitely wasn’t expecting to be shot at.

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