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A compass needle always points to the north.

A compass needle always points to the north.

A compass has a tiny magnet inside. No matter which way you turn, its needle swings to point north, so it helps people find their way.

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The four main directions are north, south, east, and west. The four main directions are north, south, east, and west. The sun comes up in the east and goes down in the west. The sun comes up in the east and goes down in the west. Long ago, sailors used the stars to find their way at night. Long ago, sailors used the stars to find their way at night. Some birds know exactly which way to fly, even far from home. Some birds know exactly which way to fly, even far from home. The North Star sits almost exactly above the top of the world. The North Star sits almost exactly above the top of the world.