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Tips for Teachers PARENT LETTER:

I will send out this letter once a week with the student passage either stapled to it or copied on the back. Parents will record how they practiced that week and sign to indicate they read with their child. STUDENT PASSAGE:

The student passage does not have the numbered column or the progress tracking on the bottom of the page. The font is larger to make it easier to read. You can send this version home every week for the child to practice. I would also print a copy and laminate it for the classroom. This way, when you test fluency, the students have a durable copy to read from while you track on the teacher’s page. TEACHER PASSAGE:

This passage contains numbers along the side for easy counting and a table to keep track of correct and incorrect words. This can be used daily or as many times as you can fit into your schedule. I would test the students on Monday and Friday to allow them time to practice at home. To keep track of the errors on the different days, I would use a different color of pen each time I tested the fluency so I could easily differentiate errors. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS GRAPHS:

These two graphs, one for fiction and another for nonfiction, will show student progress. If you decide to test your students twice a week, you or the student can record their “cold read” or their first read in blue and their “hot read” after they practice in red. COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS:

Use the comprehension questions to quickly assess whether or not the students understand what they are reading. This can be used as homework or immediately after reading the passage.

Dear Parents, Thank you for helping your child

read and understand the weekly

reading fluency passage. Reading at

home will significantly help your child

improve. Thank you for taking an

active role in your child’s reading

development.

•  Read with Your Child

Weekly Home Reading Fluency Log Name:________________________________ Date:__________

•  Read to Your Child

One of the best ways to become a better reader, writer, and speller is to spend some time reading every day. Please help your child keep track of their weekly reading fluency practice at home. You can use some of the strategies listed on the Post It note above to vary your child’s reading practice. Also, you can ask questions to better determine if your child is understanding what they are reading. Please use the chart below to indicate what strategy your child used to practice reading fluency for the week.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

How did you practice? (Circle all

that apply)

Parent Read

to Child

Child Read to Parent

Parent and Child Read Together

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to Child



Parent Signature

•  Listen to Your

Child Read

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The Haunted

Mansion

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The Sleepy Giant

Dog Days

The Shore

The Sad Story of

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Track your improvement on each fiction reading passage. Color the first column for each story in blue for your cold read. Then, after practicing the fluency passage multiple times, color the second column in red for your hot read.

Fiction – Track Your Improvement! Name:________________________________ Date:__________

The Incred

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Nonfiction – Track Your Improvement! Name:________________________________ Date:__________

Title Lexile Level Word Count Let’s Play Ball 530 223 Stan the Lonely Snake 540 208 Alien in My Cereal 580 202 Monster in My Closet 630 207 The Haunted House 650 203 Detective Melon 670 214 The Sleepy Giant 680 207 Dog Days 730 202 The Shore 730 206 The Sad Story of Snuffles 770 217 Goodnight Farm 780 210 The Forest Princess 790 215 The Garden 810 203 The Storm 820 198 Cry in the Night 840 198

Fiction Reading Passages

Title Lexile Level Word Count

Pioneer Days 700 204 Egyptian Mummies 710 205 Honey Bees 770 213 The Incredible Killer Whale 780 202 Black Bears and Grizzly Bears 790 196 Bearded Dragons 790 206 Maple Syrup 800 215 Lightning 810 205 Earthworms 810 213 Ghost Stories 810 202 Endangered Animals 810 206 Owls 810 222 Arctic Wolf 820 201 Wetland Wonders 820 204 Sea Turtles 830 207

Nonfiction Reading Passages

Let’s Play Ball The day was perfect. The cloudless sky looked purple against the bright, shining

sun, and the air was hot, but with a refreshing breeze. It was the kind of summer day that

brought people together. Today was no excepGon. The field was freshly cut and raked.

The stands were packed with fans. It was game day.

The pitcher stood tall and ready. She checked her le] and her right, then threw

the first ball. The bat connected with a solid crack that sent the people in the stands

shooGng to their feet. The baêr dropped her bat and sprinted to first base but was sent

back to the plate when the ball landed two feet outside the base line.

“Foul ball,” yelled the umpire.

The baêr struck a hiêr’s pose once more. This Gme, the ball whizzed past before

she could swing.

“Strike one!”

The crowd cheered. The pitcher wound up and threw again.

Crack!

The ball soared over the pitcher’s head, flew over the second baseman. and

landed at the back fence. The hiêr ran past first. She zipped around second and

hesitated at third.

“Run, run, run!” The fans in the stands cheered as one.

She slid into home base the same moment the ball hit the catcher’s mi^. For a

moment, the field was sGll.

“Safe!”

The day was perfect.

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Let’s Play Ball The day was perfect. The cloudless sky looked purple against the

bright, shining sun, and the air was hot, but with a refreshing breeze. It was

the kind of summer day that brought people together. Today was no

excepGon. The field was freshly cut and raked. The stands, packed with

fans. It was game day.

The pitcher stood tall and ready. She checked her le] and her right,

then threw the first ball. The bat connected with a solid crack that sent the

people in the stands shooGng to their feet. The baêr dropped her bat and

sprinted to first base but was sent back to the plate when the ball landed

two feet outside the base line.

“Foul ball,” yelled the umpire.

The baêr struck a hiêr’s pose once more. This Gme, the ball

whizzed past before she could swing.

“Strike one!”

The crowd cheered. The pitcher wound up and threw again.

Crack!

The ball soared over the pitcher’s head, flew over the second

baseman, and landed at the back fence. The hiêr ran past first. She zipped

around second and hesitated at third.

“Run, run, run!” The fans in the stands cheered as one.

She slid into home base the same moment the ball hit the catcher’s

mi^. For a moment, the field was sGll.

“Safe!”

The day was perfect.

Let’s Play Ball Comprehension Questions

1.  What is the setting of this passage?

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2.  What game is being played? What clues from the story

made you think this?

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3. This is a passage from the text:

“She slid into home base the same moment the ball hit the

catcher’s mitt. For a moment, the field was still.”

Why do you think the field was still?

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Name:________________________________ Date:__________

Stan the Lonely Snake Stan was a snake, and in the big green field, snakes were the most frigheul and the

most important. They slithered where ever they wanted and did whatever they wanted.

Stan had a lot of power, but he was unhappy. No one wanted to be his friend. Not

the birds or the cats, the moles or the rabbits. Even the buêrflies flew away when he

got close.

Stan was Gred of everyone being afraid of him. He was determined to find a

friend. He traveled across the field and stopped when he saw a bird perched on a tree

branch.

“Would you be my friend?” he asked.

The bird flew away.

Stan stopped again when he saw a beaver by the lake.


The beaver swam away.

Stan was sad. Would he ever find someone brave enough to be his friend?

“Don’t cry,” said a small mouse signg on a rock. “I will be your friend.”

Stan looked at the mouse. He slithered closer.

“You are not afraid of me?” he asked.

“Being different from others does not make you scary, and being a snake does not

make you beêr,” replied the wise mouse, and snake agreed.

He finally had a friend.

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Stan the Lonely Snake Stan was a snake, and in the big green field, snakes were the most

frigheul and the most important. They slithered where ever they wanted

and did whatever they wanted.

Stan had a lot of power, but he was unhappy. No one wanted to be

his friend. Not the birds or the cats, the moles or the rabbits. Even the

buêrflies flew away when he got close.

Stan was Gred of everyone being afraid of him. He was determined

to find a friend. He traveled across the field and stopped when he saw a

bird perched on a tree branch.


The bird flew away.

Stan stopped again when he saw a beaver by the lake.


The beaver swam away.

Stan was sad. Would he ever find someone brave enough to be his friend?

“Don’t cry,” said a small mouse signg on a rock. “I will be your friend.”

Stan looked at the mouse. He slithered closer.

“You are not afraid of me?” he asked.

“Being different than others does not make you scary, and being a

snake does not make you beêr,” replied the wise mouse, and snake

agreed.

He finally had a friend.

Stan the Lonely Snake Comprehension Questions

1.  Why do you think nobody wanted to be Stan’s friend?

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2.  How would you describe Stan’s personality?

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3. What is the moral of this story?

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Alien in My Cereal Mom and Dad, I cannot eat my cereal. There is an alien in the bowl.

It’s hiding in the milk, backstroking like a pro.

I can see it very clearly, and it really isn’t right.

An alien should not ever be in plain sight.

I cannot finish my breakfast, it is for the best.

UnGl this beast has been captured, I really cannot rest.

How dare this creature crash my cereal? It is not polite.

I won’t give up so easily, not without a fight.

Do you think I should try and save him? Maybe he cannot swim.

Of course, there is a chance he’s on vacaGon. In that case good for him.

SGll, it is my breakfast he has taken, and I cannot allow that.

Drowning or swimming, it does not maêr, I sGll must set a trap.

The cereal will have to go. I’ll dump it in the trash.

The alien will tumble out with a milky splash.

I’ll take him then and there, and alert the men in charge.

An alien cannot roam our country free and at large.

I cannot eat my cereal. It would not be right.

Maybe I should have a donut, just one li^le bite.

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Alien in My Cereal Mom and Dad, I cannot eat my cereal. There is an alien in the bowl.

It’s hiding in the milk, backstroking like a pro.

I can see it very clearly, and it really isn’t right.

An alien should not ever be in plain sight.

I cannot finish my breakfast, it is for the best.

UnGl this beast has been captured, I really cannot rest.

How dare this creature crash my cereal? It is not polite.

I won’t give up so easily, not without a fight.

Do you think I should try and save him? Maybe he cannot swim.

Of course, there is a chance he’s on vacaGon. In that case good for him.

SGll, it is my breakfast he has taken, and I cannot allow that.

Drowning or swimming, it does not maêr, I sGll must set a trap.

The cereal will have to go. I’ll dump it in the trash.

The alien will tumble out with a milky splash.

I’ll take him then and there, and alert the men in charge.

An alien cannot roam our country free and at large.

I cannot eat my cereal. It would not be right.

Maybe I should have a donut, just one li^le bite.

Alien in My Cereal Comprehension Questions

1.  How does the boy feel about having an alien in his cereal?

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2.  What are some ways the boy wants to get the alien out of

his cereal?

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3.  How did the boy finally solve his problem?

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Name:________________________________ Date:__________

Monster in My Closet When my mom tucks me in at night, I make her open my door.

When my dad gives me a hug, I tell him to check my floor.

They both laugh and tell me I worry a lot.

But I know something that they do not.

There is a monster living in my closet.

He comes out late at night when no one else can see.

He tries to eat my toes, tries hard to scare me.

But I am not afraid of him, I am not a coward.

I only want to make a friend; I think I’ll call him Howard.


He slinks around my room and gets into all my stuff.

He eats my hidden candy, he can’t seem to get enough.

I want to catch this monster and make him my new pet.

If I can’t have a dog or cat, he’s as good as it gets.

There is a monster in my closet.

He likes to stay hidden so no one will believe.

But I’m going to set a trap so everyone can see.

That the monster in our home is really very kind,

And that having one for a pet is really very fine.

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Monster in My Closet When my mom tucks me in at night, I make her open my door.

When my dad gives me a hug, I tell him to check my floor.

They both laugh and tell me I worry a lot.

But I know something that they do not.


He comes out late at night when no one else can see.

He tries to eat my toes, tries hard to scare me.

But I am not afraid of him, I am not a coward.

I only want to make a friend; I think I’ll call him Howard.


He slinks around my room and gets into all my stuff.

He eats my hidden candy, he can’t seem to get enough.

I want to catch this monster and make him my new pet.

If I can’t have a dog or cat, he’s as good as it gets.

There is a monster in my closet.

He likes to stay hidden so no one will believe.

But I’m going to set a trap so everyone can see.

That the monster in our home is really very kind,

And that having one for a pet is really very fine.

Monster in My Closet Comprehension Questions

1.  Why do the child’s parents laugh when he asks them to

check the floor?

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2.  What does the monster do when he comes out at night?

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3.  How does the child feel about the monster in this poem?

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The Haunted House The house stood alone at the end of the street, surrounded by trees that rose high

into the stormy skies. It was shuêred and closed off from anyone brave enough to get

close. The fence, once white and welcoming, was now graying with age and lack of

aênGon.

Mac was alone. That was part of the deal. His friends watched from a safe distance

away. He wrenched open the broken gate and walked up the cracked concrete path. His

heart was beaGng so hard and fast, he thought it might carry him away.

“I can do this,” he said in a whisper.

When he reached the door, he could see how pre^y it once looked, though now

the red paint was chipped and faded. Someone had once loved the house. Forgoên

flower gardens overcome with weeds told him that much.

What were his instrucGons? Knock three Gmes, then run. He tried to ignore his

growing fear. If he had come this far, he could finish the job. His arm shook when he

reached for the rusty metal knocker.

The door swung open with a squeak that sounded more like a sigh. Mac looked

back at his friends one last Gme before he stepped inside.

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The Haunted House The house stood alone at the end of the street, surrounded by trees

that rose high into the stormy skies. It was shuêred and closed off from

anyone brave enough to get close. The fence, once white and welcoming,

was now graying with age and lack of aênGon.

Mac was alone. That was part of the deal. His friends watched from a

safe distance away. He wrenched open the broken gate and walked up the

cracked concrete path. His heart was beaGng so hard and fast, he thought

it might carry him away.

“I can do this,” he said in a whisper.

When he reached the door, he could see how pre^y it once looked

though now the red paint was chipped and faded. Someone had once

loved the house. Forgoên flower gardens overcome with weeds told him

that much.

What were his instrucGons? Knock three Gmes, then run. He tried to

ignore his growing fear. If he had come this far, he could finish the job. His

arm shook when he reached for the rusty metal knocker.

The door swung open with a squeak that sounded more like a sigh.

Mac looked back at his friends one last Gme before he stepped inside.

The Haunted House Comprehension Questions

1.  Describe what the haunted house looked like.

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2.  How do you think Mac felt as he walked up to the house?

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3.  What instructions did he have to follow before he could

enter the house?

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Name:________________________________ Date:__________

DetecGve Melon My name is Mel, but everyone calls me Melon. I like to solve mysteries. The other

kids in my neighborhood think I am a genius, but I’m typically normal. What’s my secret?

I pay aênGon to the details. It tends to makes a decent detecGve.

The Mystery:

I have a new mystery to solve, but I think I have it figured out. Yesterday Mr.

Walker walked into the corner store and bought a carton of milk, eggs, a loaf of bread,

and one newspaper. He put everything in a bag but the paper, and when he returned

home the paper was missing.

The Details:

I retraced his steps. He paid for his groceries and le]. Then he met an old friend

outside. They shook hands and talked for five minutes. He walked Mrs. Janes across the

street, and it started to rain. He ran to get his mail and then went home.

So where is the missing paper?

I found Mrs. Janes on her porch reading it.

Case Solved:

When Mr. Walker shook his friend’s hand, he moved the paper under his arm. Mrs.

Janes grabbed hold of it to walk across the street, and when the rain started, Mr. Walker

got distracted, leaving Mrs. Janes holding the paper.

It is all in the details.

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DetecGve Melon My name is Mel, but everyone calls me Melon. I like to solve

mysteries. The other kids in my neighborhood think I am a genius, but I’m

typically normal. What’s my secret? I pay aênGon to the details. It tends

to makes a decent detecGve.

The Mystery:

I have a new mystery to solve, but I think I have it figured out.

Yesterday Mr. Walker walked into the corner store and bought a carton of

milk, eggs, a loaf of bread, and one newspaper. He put everything in a bag

but the paper, and when he returned home the paper was missing.

The Details:

I retraced his steps. He paid for his groceries and le]. Then he met

an old friend outside. They shook hands and talked for five minutes. He

walked Mrs. Janes across the street, and it started to rain. He ran to get his

mail and then went home.

So where is the missing paper?

I found Mrs. Janes on her porch reading it.

Case Solved:

When Mr. Walker shook his friend’s hand, he moved the paper under

his arm. Mrs. Janes grabbed hold of it to walk across the street, and when

the rain started, Mr. Walker got distracted, leaving Mrs. Janes holding the

paper.

It is all in the details.

Detective Melon Comprehension Questions

1.  How is Detective Melon able to solve mysteries better than

the other kids in his neighborhood?

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2.  What was the mystery that Detective Melon was asked to

solve?

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3.  Describe how Mel solved the mystery.

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The Sleepy Giant The giant was sleepy and needed a nap. It was not easy being so big! There were

houses to stomp on, children to scare, and animals to chase. All he wanted was

somewhere to lie down and sleep.

In the city he found lots of tall buildings, but when he stretched out on top of

them, they fell down. At the park he saw swings and slides, so he snuggled between them,

but the children began to jump and play on him.

The giant was gegng mad because he needed his nap. When giants lost their

temper, things got messy.

In the country he found a field of colorful flowers, but when he curled up, bees

buzzed in his face.

At the lake he tried to float on the water, but he did not know how to swim!

“What are you doing?” asked a small blue bird flying past.

“I’m looking for a place to take a nap,” the giant said.

“There is nothing so]er than the clouds,” said the bird.

The giant looked at the clouds. One by one, he plucked them from the sky. He put

them around his head and closed his eyes.

The bird was right. There was nothing so]er than clouds.

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The Sleepy Giant The giant was sleepy and needed a nap. It was not easy being so big!

There were houses to stomp on, children to scare, and animals to chase. All

he wanted was somewhere to lie down and sleep.

In the city he found lots of tall buildings, but when he stretched out

on top of them, they fell down. At the park he saw swings and slides, so he

snuggled between them, but the children began to jump and play on him.

The giant was gegng mad because he needed his nap. When giants

lost their temper, things got messy.

In the country he found a field of colorful flowers, but when he

curled up, bees buzzed in his face.

At the lake he tried to float on the water, but he did not know how to

swim!

“What are you doing?” asked a small blue bird flying past.

“I’m looking for a place to take a nap,” the giant said.

“There is nothing so]er than the clouds,” said the bird.

The giant looked at the clouds. One by one, he plucked them from

the sky. He put them around his head and closed his eyes.

The bird was right. There was nothing so]er than clouds.

The Sleepy Giant Comprehension Questions

1.  Why was it not easy for the giant to be so big?

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2.  Describe one location the giant tried to sleep. Why was he

unsuccessful?

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3.  How was the giant able to fall asleep? Who gave him the

idea?

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Dog Days It was a standoff. No one was going to retreat, and no one was going to show

weakness. They stared eye to eye, daring the other to fail, to fall away and accept defeat.

There could only be one winner. There was only one prize. And oh, what a prize it was.

Thick, juicy, and so aromaGc, there was a line of drool pooling at their feet. Who would

win? Who would slink away in defeat with their tail between their legs?

The large brown dog bared his teeth in the first real show of aggression. The much

smaller but equally fierce white dog growled in return. The park was full of visitors

enjoying the cloudless day, unaware of the brewing storm between the two canines.

The larger dog took a step closer to the picnic table, the small one responding

with a rapid shuffle forward. Each one dared a peek at the le]over, half-‐eaten

hamburger signg in a pool of barbeque sauce.

It was worth a ba^le.

One jumped. One leapt. Each fell backward with a grunt. Their leashes were

being held steady in their masters’ hands.

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Dog Days It was a standoff. No one was going to retreat, and no one was going,

show weakness. They stared eye to eye, daring the other to fail, to fall away

and accept defeat. There could only be one winner. There was only one

prize. And oh, what a prize it was. Thick, juicy, and so aromaGc, there was a

line of drool pooling at their feet. Who would win? Who would slink away

in defeat with their tail between their legs?

The large brown dog bared his teeth in the first real show of

aggression. The much smaller but equally fierce white dog growled in

return. The park was full of visitors enjoying the cloudless day, unaware of

the brewing storm between the two canines.

The larger dog took a step closer to the picnic table, the small one

responding with a rapid shuffle forward. Each one dared a peek at the

le]over, half-‐eaten hamburger signg in a pool of barbeque sauce.

It was worth a ba^le.

One jumped. One leapt. Each fell backward with a grunt. Their

leashes were being held steady in their masters’ hands.

The hamburger remained safe, the dogs accepted defeat, and the day

carried on.

Dog Days Comprehension Questions

1.  What is the prize that the dogs are going to fight over?

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2.  Describe how the dogs acted toward each other in the

story.

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3.  How were the dogs prevented from getting the prize?

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The Shore The water lapped gently at her feet. It Gckled her toes, and she jumped back with a

squeal of delight. She had never been to the shore before. Never seen its vastness, never

watched the waves fall and retreat. Now that she was here, she never wanted to leave.

She turned her head to the sharp cry of a white gull hovering above the water.

She watched as the bird dove straight down, disappearing from her view. A moment later,

it resurfaced with a shiny silver fish in its sharp beak.

Her mother had promised they would get out of the city. She had told her about the

ocean. How the water met the sky, blending so well that it was impossible to tell

them apart. She told her about the shells. So pre^y, so different from each other and free

to take. It was all so magical sounding. She couldn’t believe they had finally come. Now

she looked for herself, trying to find the seam in the horizon, skipped flat stones across

the surface, and dug her toes into the cool sand.

She was sure there was no place more beauGful. She ran along the water’s edges

flapping her arms, flying like the seagull.

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The Shore The water lapped gently at her feet. It Gckled her toes, and she

jumped back with a squeal of delight. She had never been to the shore

before. Never seen its vastness, never watched the waves fall and retreat.

Now that she was here, she never wanted to leave.

She turned her head to the sharp cry of a white gull hovering above

the water. She watched as the bird dove straight down, disappearing from

her view. A moment later, it resurfaced with a shiny silver fish in its sharp

beak.

Her mother had promised they would get out of the city. She had told

her about the ocean. How the water met the sky, blending so well that it

was impossible to tell them apart. She told her about the shells. So pre^y,

so different from each other and free to take. It was all so magical sounding.

She couldn’t believe they had finally come. Now she looked for herself,

trying to find the seam in the horizon, skipped flat stones across the

surface, and dug her toes into the cool sand.

She was sure there was no place more beauGful. She ran along the

water’s edges flapping her arms, flying like the seagull.

The Shore Comprehension Questions

1.  Why do you think the girl never wanted to leave the shore?

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2.  What are some things the girl’s mother told her about the

shore?

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3.  Where do you think the girl is from? How do you know this?

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The Sad Story of Snuffles Once upon a Gme there lived a small creature called a snuffle. It was the most

unusual of creatures, for it lived only in the mud. Snuffles slept in the mud, ate in the

mud, and even bathed in the mud. They lived so long in puddles that they began to lose

their own shape and color. Soon all the snuffles were brown and soggy.

One day a young snuffle decided he no longer wanted to be dirty. He longed to

climb out of his puddle and see what it was like. The others told him to stay put. They

said it was too hard to leave, that he would struggle and fail. The young snuffle did not

listen, and even though it was hard, he climbed out of the mud.

At first, it was hard to walk. He stumbled and fell, but soon he gained strength and

walked easier. The sun eventually dried up his soggy bits, and he looked more and more

like snuffles were meant to look. He visited new places that were not mud covered and

wet. When he went back home, no one recognized him. He could not convince them the

world was beauGful outside the puddle. The other snuffles eventually lost all shape and

became the puddle they could not leave.

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The Sad Story of Snuffles Once upon a Gme, there lived a small creature called a snuffle. It was

the most unusual of creatures, for it lived only in the mud. Snuffles slept in

the mud, ate in the mud, and even bathed in the mud. They lived so long in

puddles that they began to lose their own shape and color. Soon all the

snuffles were brown and soggy.

One day a young snuffle decided he no longer wanted to be dirty. He

longed to climb out of his puddle and see what it was like. The others told

him to stay put. They said it was too hard to leave, that he would struggle

and fail. The young snuffle did not listen, and even though it was hard, he

climbed out of the mud.

At first it was hard to walk. He stumbled and fell, but soon he gained

strength and walked easier. The sun eventually dried up his soggy bits, and

he looked more and more like snuffles were meant to look. He visited new

places that were not mud covered and wet. When he went back home, no

one recognized him. He could not convince them the world was beauGful

outside the puddle. The other snuffles eventually lost all shape and

became the puddle they could not leave.

The Sad Story of Snuffles Comprehension Questions

1.  What are some things that made snuffles unusual

creatures?

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2.  What did some snuffles say would happen if one were to

ever leave the puddle?

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3.  What happened to the snuffle that left the puddle?

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Goodnight Farm “Pig,” said the old rooster. “Sing us a song.”

The other barn animals nodded and cheered. They hooted and hollered unGl finally

the pig agreed. He climbed up the ramp that led to grain elevator and turned to inspect

his audience. Night had fallen on the farm, and most of the animals had been tucked

away. The horses in their stalls perked up their ears. The chickens se^led in their roost

with not even a cluck among them. The goats and sheep stopped their bickering and

Glted their heads in his direcGon. Even a duck and two swans had waddled in for the night.

Pig cleared his throat and began to sing, his voice sweet, clea,r and bold.

“The stars glimmer in the night sky.

Weaving their magic bye and bye.

Will you close your eyes and slumber

And let your dreams invite you to wonder?

Do not fret for he is watching you

Keeping safe all you need him to.

Good night, my friends. Sleep well

We will see each other a]er a spell.”

When Pig was finished, the barn was sGll. Snores and snuffles from door to door. He

made his way to his own bed, wondering on his own dreams and wishing well to all the

others.

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Goodnight Farm “Pig,” said the old rooster. “Sing us a song.”

The other barn animals nodded and cheered they hooted and

hollered unGl finally the pig agreed. He climbed up the ramp that led to

grain elevator and turned to inspect his audience. Night had fallen on the

farm, and most of the animals had been tucked away. The horses in their

stalls perked up their ears. The chickens se^led in their roost with not even

a cluck among them. The goats and sheep stopped their bickering and

Glted their heads in his direcGon. Even a duck and two swans had waddled

in for the night.

Pig cleared his throat and began to sing, his voice sweet, clear, and bold.

“The stars glimmer in the night sky.

Weaving their magic bye and bye.

Will you close your eyes and slumber

And let your dreams invite you to wonder?

Do not fret for he is watching you

Keeping safe all you need him to.

Good night, my friends. Sleep well

We will see each other a]er a spell.”

When Pig was finished, the barn was sGll. Snores and snuffles from

door to door. He made his way to his own bed, wondering on his own

dreams and wishing well to all the others.

Goodnight Farm Comprehension Questions

1.  How do you know that the animals were ready to listen

before Pig started to sing the song?

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2.  What happened after Pig finished singing his song?

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3.  What was Pig’s song about?

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The Forest Princess I held Gght to the rock, not wanGng to risk losing it when I had come so close. It

was all that I had to bargain with. Even then, the old woman warned, it might not be

enough.

“The flower elves are not always kind and can be rather smug. Do not lose the

rock, for it proves your idenGty,” she said right before abandoning me at the forest

entrance.

I was terrified to be alone in the forest. They said it was enchanted, locked with a

dark magic that was meant to keep strangers out. I was not a stranger. Hadn’t I been

born here? Yet the forest was strange to me. My mother would die if I didn’t get a

healing flower, and I was the only one who could convince the queen to listen.

I had taken only a few steps when I was stopped by an army of giant ants.

“We do the bidding of the Elfin Queen and she demands to know why you have

come,” said one with a spear aâched to its side.

“Tell the queen her granddaughter has returned.” I bowed my head as the old lady

had instructed and held out the rock that proved my ancestry.

The army bowed in unison. The princess was home.

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The Forest Princess I held Gght to the rock, not wanGng to risk losing it when I had come

so close. It was all that I had to bargain with. Even then, the old woman

warned, it might not be enough.

“The flower elves are not always kind and can be rather smug. Do not

lose the rock, for it proves your idenGty,” she said right before abandoning

me at the forest entrance.

I was terrified to be alone in the forst. They said it was enchanted,

locked with a dark magic that was meant to keep strangers out. I was not a

stranger. Hadn’t I been born here? Yet the forest was strange to me. My

mother would die if I didn’t get a healing flower, and I was the only one

who could convince the queen to listen.

I had taken only a few steps when I was stopped by an army of giant ants.

“We do the bidding of the Elfin Queen and she demands to know why

you have come,” said one with a spear aâched to its side.

“Tell the queen her granddaughter has returned.” I bowed my head as

the old lady had instructed and held out the rock that proved my ancestry.

The army bowed in unison. The princess was home.

The Forest Princess Comprehension Questions

1.  Why did the girl need to hold onto the rock and be careful

not to lose it?

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2.  What made the girl so afraid of going into the forest alone?

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3.  Who was the girl’s grandmother?

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The Garden The garden is in bloom.

The flowers are on show, displaying their beauGful colors for all of us to admire.

There are rose bushes crawling up the fence with red and pink buds just starGng to unfurl.

Bright yellow sunflowers tower the others, reaching toward the long rays of sunshine,

hungry for their warmth. The marigolds grow in a straight line, their perfect structure an

example to the others. The pansies with their bold centers surround the fragile lilies

whose petals fluêr to the ground whenever the wind rustles past.

Herbs and other edibles cluster together, growing and thriving on each other’s

strength, their scent spicy and strong.

The garden is an unse^led place, always growing, striving, and thriving. It soothes

and it riles the senses. Its visitors regale in its quiet strength, take heart in its vibrancy.

The garden is a place to rest. It is a place to watch and reflect.

The vegetables grow up through the dirt with admirable persistence. They fill out

with the nourishment of the sun and the rain, biding their Gme unGl harvest.

Come visit the garden. Come and see for yourself the wonders of spring and the

effects of the sun.

The garden is in bloom.

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The Garden The garden is in bloom.

The flowers are on show, displaying their beauGful colors for all of us

to admire. There are rose bushes crawling up the fence with red and pink

buds just starGng to unfurl. Bright yellow sunflowers tower the others,

reaching toward the long rays of sunshine, hungry for their warmth. The

marigolds grow in a straight line, their perfect structure an example to the

others. The pansies with their bold centers surround the fragile lilies whose

petals fluêr to the ground whenever the wind rustles past.

Herbs and other edibles cluster together, growing and thriving on

each other’s strength, their scent spicy and strong.

The garden is an unse^led place, always growing, striving, and

thriving. It soothes and it riles the senses. Its visitors regale in its quiet

strength, take heart in its vibrancy. The garden is a place to rest. It is a place

to watch and reflect.

The vegetables grow up through the dirt with admirable persistence.

They fill out with the nourishment of the sun and the rain, biding their Gme

unGl harvest.

Come visit the garden. Come and see for yourself the wonders of

spring and the effects of the sun.

The garden is in bloom.

The Garden Comprehension Questions

1.  What are two flowers that one would find in the garden?

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2.  What are people meant to do when they visit the garden?

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3.  Describe one thing that grows in the garden. What does it

look like?

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The Storm The sky threatened with distant thunder. Clouds rolled in thicker and darker. SGll

there was nothing to speak of. No rain, hail, or winds. The day conGnued as it should on a

hot summer a]ernoon. Children played on the swings and slides at the park. Their cries

echoed past the open field where the teenagers and young adults played. If anyone was

concerned about the storm, it was only the mothers who occasionally checked the sky at

the sound of thunder. Those who sat on blankets reading books or taking naps did not

even think the fast approaching storm. Had they looked up and seen the clouds, they

would have noGced they no longer looked friendly.

The wind was first. It gained strength. Pages on books rustled and turned on their

own, the trees swayed, and Frisbees flew in the wrong direcGon. The first fat drops of rain

startled almost everyone. Despite the warning signs, most people had faith the sun would

prevail. Children ran in happy circles, chasing the invisible drops, while others opted for

shelter. The park empGed when the rain poured in. Thunder raged and lightning dazzled

as nature put on her most spectacular show.

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The Storm The sky threatened with distant thunder. Clouds rolled in thicker and

darker. SGll there was nothing to speak of. No rain, hail, or winds. The day

conGnued as it should on a hot summer a]ernoon. Children played on the

swings and slides at the park. Their cries echoed past the open field where

the teenagers and young adults played. If anyone was concerned about the

storm, it was only the mothers who occasionally checked the sky at the

sound of thunder. Those who sat on blankets reading books or taking naps

did not even think the fast approaching storm. Had they looked up and

seen the clouds, they would have noGced they no longer looked friendly.

The wind was first. It gained strength. Pages on books rustled and

turned on their own, the trees swayed, and Frisbees flew in the wrong

direcGon. The first fat drops of rain startled almost everyone. Despite the

warning signs, most people had faith the sun would prevail. Children ran in

happy circles, chasing the invisible drops, while others opted for shelter.

The park empGed when the rain poured in. Thunder raged and lightning

dazzled as nature put on her most spectacular show.

The Storm Comprehension Questions

1.  Why do you think the children didn’t care that it looked it

might storm?

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2.  Describe what happened to the weather when the storm

was starting.

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3.  If you saw the warning signs of a storm, what would you

do? Why?

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Cry in the Night The blackness of the night was thick. The light from the moon and scaêred stars

barely penetrated. Creatures slept, tucked away in their homes, safe for another day.

Silence was like a blanket covering the forest and the nearby field. Only the occasional

chirping of crickets and mysterious rustlings in the long grass could be heard.

It was the perfect Gme to hunt.

The owl streaked across the sky and blended into the darkness with a flash of

gleaming yellow eyes, a small but important warning. Heavy, strong wings pounded the

air, gaining strength in the effort. The owl soared for a moment before digging his wings

into the air once more. He listened. Through the quiet, past the silence, he could hear the

so] sound of grass swishing together. He altered his course, spread wide his mighty

wings, and plummeted, talons first, toward the open field.

Wind rushed past his feathers. His body was angled perfectly using the current of

wind to his advantage. He only had one chance. His cry echoed across the distance, an

eerie sound that le] many cowering and others happy to be hidden. He clutched his prey

and rose triumphant into the night sky.

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Cry in the Night The blackness of the night was thick. The light from the moon and

scaêred stars barely penetrated. Creatures slept, tucked away in their

homes, safe for another day. Silence was like a blanket covering the forest

and the nearby field. Only the occasional chirping of crickets and

mysterious rustlings in the long grass could be heard.

It was the perfect Gme to hunt.

The owl streaked across the sky and blended into the darkness with a

flash of gleaming yellow eyes, a small but important warning. Heavy, strong

wings pounded the air, gaining strength in the effort. The owl soared for a

moment before digging his wings into the air once more. He listened.

Through the quiet, past the silence, he could hear the so] sound of grass

swishing together. He altered his course, spread wide his mighty wings, and

plummeted, talons first, toward the open field.

Wind rushed past his feathers. His body was angled perfectly using

the current of wind to his advantage. He only had one chance. His cry

echoed across the distance, an eerie sound that le] many cowering and

others happy to be hidden. He clutched his prey and rose triumphant into

the night sky.

Cry in the Night Comprehension Questions

1.  What are the only things that could be heard at night?

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2.  Describe what the owl did as he hunted for his prey.

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3.  How did the owl know that there was an animal on the

ground?

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Pioneer Days Searching for a beêr life, freedom of religion, and oppression, many people from

Europe traveled across the ocean to begin a new life in a new world. These people were

called pioneers as they were the first to se^le in the wilderness of North America.

Life as a pioneer was hard. They had to adopt a new way of living. The first thing

that had to be done was clearing the land to plant crops. Without food, survival was not

guaranteed. This was not easy. The pioneers did not have trucks and tractors. They had to

use tools and animals. The trees they chopped down became very valuable. They used

the wood for everything. Their home, utensils, tools, toys, and furniture were all made

from the trees.

The pioneers were not alone in the new world. The aboriginals had been there

long before they came along. Everyone had to learn how to live together. The pioneers

learned a lot from the aboriginals. They learned how to farm, survive the cold winters,

and which plants could be used for medicine.

Pioneer life was dangerous at Gmes and very difficult, but the people persisted

and towns grew and flourished as more and more se^lers came over.

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Pioneer Days Searching for a beêr life, freedom of religion, and oppression, many

people from Europe traveled across the ocean to begin a new life in a new

world. These people were called pioneers, as they were the first to se^le in

the wilderness of North America.

Life as a pioneer was hard. They had to adopt a new way of living.

The first thing that had to be done was clearing the land to plant crops.

Without food, survival was not guaranteed. This was not easy. The

pioneers did not have trucks and tractors. They had to use tools and

animals. The trees they chopped down became very valuable. They used

the wood for everything. Their home, utensils, tools, toys, and furniture

were all made from the trees.

The pioneers were not alone in the new world. The aboriginals had

been there long before they came along. Everyone had to learn how to live

together. The pioneers learned a lot from the aboriginals. They learned

how to farm, survive the cold winters, and which plants could be used for

medicine.

Pioneer life was dangerous at Gmes and very difficult, but the people

persisted and towns grew and flourished as more and more se^lers came

over.

Pioneer Days Comprehension Questions

1.  Where were the pioneers originally from?

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2.  What was difficult about life as a pioneer?

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3.  Would you like to live like a pioneer? Why or why not?

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EgypGan Mummies People have been interested in the EgypGans and the things they pracGced for

hundreds of years. That’s because so much of what they did was strange. Consider the

mummy. EgypGans felt they had to keep the dead from looking dead. So they went to

great trouble to preserve the bodies of the deceased.

The first step in mummificaGon was the removal of the internal body parts. The

brain was taken out first, followed by the organs. All this was done with as li^le damage

to the body as possible. Remember, the EgypGans wanted the body to stay the same. All

that was le] inside the body was the heart. This was le] to preserve the person’s

humanity and their intelligence.

The next step was to remove as much moisture as possible. This was done by

using a kind of salt to dry out the body, which le] it looking more human than a decaying

skeleton. Then they wrapped the body in linens.

It took seventy days to properly mummify a body. It was a lot of work and cost a

lot of money. The EgypGans did it because they felt the spirit of the person would be lost

without the mummified body to house it.

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EgypGan Mummies People have been interested in the EgypGans and the things they

pracGced for hundreds of years. That’s because so much of what they did

was strange. Consider the mummy. EgypGans felt they had to keep the

dead from looking dead. So they went to great trouble to preserve the

bodies of the deceased.

The first step in mummificaGon was the removal of the internal body

parts. The brain was taken out first, followed by the organs. All this was

done with as li^le damage to the body as possible. Remember, the

EgypGans wanted the body to stay the same. All that was le] inside the

body was the heart. This was le] to preserve the person’s humanity and

their intelligence.

The next step was to remove as much moisture as possible. This was

done by using a kind of salt to dry out the body, which le] it looking more

human than a decaying skeleton. Then they wrapped the body in linens.

It took seventy days to properly mummify a body. It was a lot of work

and cost a lot of money. The EgypGans did it because they felt the spirit of

the person would be lost without the mummified body to house it.

Egyptian Mummies Comprehension Questions

1.  Why was it important for the ancient Egyptians to mummify

people who passed away?

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2.  What was the only thing that the Egyptians left in the body?

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3.  What was the importance of salt in the process of

mummifying a body?

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Honey Bees The honey bee is an incredible insect. They work really hard, each one with a

specific task. Honey bees are social creatures. They have a job to do, and they do it well,

working together.

They gather food by collecGng pollen and nectar from flowering plants. This is the

start of the pollinaGon process. Around one-‐third of the world’s food depend on honey

bees to pollinate them.

In 2006, there was a sudden collapse in honeybee colonies. Some believe the

pesGcides farmers use on crops are to blame. Others feel it the use of cell phones makes it

hard for bees to navigate. The real answer is that no one knows why the bees are

disappearing: however, everyone agrees it is a large problem.

Humans have been using honey bees for centuries. What would we do without

honey to sweeten our food or wax to make candles? The bees effortlessly create these

things, and we enjoy them. People are building more and more hives to ensure the bee

populaGon stays steady. It is working. The bees are sGll disappearing but not as quickly as

before.

There are so many things humans take for granted. Hopefully, we learn a lesson

from the honey bee. Nature is a delicate balance that should be respected.

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Honey Bees The honey bee is an incredible insect. They work really hard, each

one with a specific task. Honey bees are social creatures. They have a job

to do, and they do it well, working together.

They gather food by collecGng pollen and nectar from flowering

plants. This is the start of the pollinaGon process. Around one-‐third of the

world’s food depend on honey bees to pollinate them.

In 2006, there was a sudden collapse in honeybee colonies. Some

believe the pesGcides farmers use on crops are to blame. Others feel that

the use of cell phones makes it hard for bees to navigate. The real answer

is that no one knows why the bees are disappearing; however, everyone

agrees it is a large problem.

Humans have been using honey bees for centuries. What would we

do without honey to sweeten our food or wax to make candles? The bees

effortlessly create these things, and we enjoy them. People are building

more and more hives to ensure the bee populaGon stays steady. It is

working. The bees are sGll disappearing but not as quickly as before.

There are so many things humans take for granted. Hopefully, we

learn a lesson from the honey bee. Nature is a delicate balance that should

be respected.

Honey Bees Comprehension Questions

1.  How do honey bees collect their food?

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2.  What could have caused the honey bee population to

decline?

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3.  What are people doing to help the honey bees so their

population can increase?

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The Incredible Killer Whale What’s so amazing about the orca whale? Just about everything. They belong to

the dolphin family. They are thought of as one of the world’s most deadly creatures.

Orcas love to capture sea lions, seals, and whales to eat. They hunt in groups called pods.

Each pod can have up to 40 family members. Pods use different ways to hunt. Some

people compare the hunGng methods to those of a wolf pack.

The orca whale likes to travel. This species of whale can be found from the polar

regions, all the way to the warmer waters near the equator. Orcas talk to each other using

different sounds that travel well under the water. Mothers are protecGve of their young.

They do allow other members of the pod to help take care of them. A female orca gives

birth every three years a]er a seventeen-‐month-‐long pregnancy.

The beauGful black and white coloring makes these creatures easy to recognize.

They are very smart and can be trained by humans to perform tricks in special shows.

Orcas have never been overly hunted by humans. They are generally le] alone

unless wounded and in need of care to help them readjust to marine life.

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The Incredible Killer Whale What’s so amazing about the orca whale? Just about everything.

They belong to the dolphin family. They are thought of as one of the

world’s most deadly creatures. Orcas love to capture sea lions, seals, and

whales to eat. They hunt in groups called pods. Each pod can have up to

40 family members. Pods use different ways to hunt. Some people

compare the hunGng methods to those of a wolf pack.

The orca whale likes to travel. This species of whale can be found

from the polar regions all the way to the warmer waters near the equator.

Orcas talk to each other using different sounds that travel well under the

water. Mothers are protecGve of their young. They do allow other

members of the pod to help take care of them. A female orca gives birth

every three years a]er a seventeen-‐month-‐long pregnancy.

The beauGful black and white coloring makes these creatures easy to

recognize. They are very smart and can be trained by humans to perform

tricks in special shows.

Orcas have never been overly hunted by humans. They are generally

le] alone unless wounded and in need of care to help them readjust to

marine life.

The Incredible Killer Whale Comprehension Questions

1.  What types of animals do orcas like to eat?

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2.  Describe where killer whales live.

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Black Bears and Grizzly Bears – What’s the Difference?

Some people cannot tell the difference between a black bear and grizzly. It is

common to mistake one for the other if you are not familiar with the species.

Size is not the best way to tell what sort of bear you are looking at. It is thought

that grizzlies are much larger than black bears. That is not always the case. Male grizzlies

are the largest, weighing in at 500 pounds, but females can be much smaller at 350

pounds. Black bears are usually smaller but can weigh as much as 400 pounds.

Color is not the best way to tell them apart, either. Despite the name, not all black

bears are black. They come in different colors, including a light blond. Grizzly bears range

in color from blond to black.

The easiest way to tell the bears apart is to look at their body shape and facial

features. A grizzly has a stoop to its shoulders that black bears do not. They also have

short, rounded ears and a dent from their eyes to their noses. Black bears have a straight

line from their eyes to their noses. Their ears are longer and pointed.

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Black Bears and Grizzly Bears – What’s the Difference?

Some people cannot tell the difference between a black bear and

grizzly. It is common to mistake one for the other if you are not familiar

with the species.

Size is not the best way to tell what sort of bear you are looking at. It

is thought that grizzlies are much larger than black bears. That is not

always the case. Male grizzlies are the largest weighing in at 500 pounds,

but females can be much smaller at 350 pounds. Black bears are usually

smaller but can weigh as much as 400 pounds.

Color is not the best way to tell them apart, either. Despite their

name not all black bears are black. They come in different colors including

a light blond. Grizzly bears range in color from blonde to black.

The easiest way to tell the bears apart is to look at their body shape

and facial features. A grizzly has a stoop to its shoulders that black bears do

not. They also have short, rounded ears and a dent from their eyes to their

noses. Black bears have a straight line from their eyes to their noses. Their

ears are longer and pointed.

Black Bears and Grizzly Bears Comprehension Questions

1.  How are black bears and grizzly bears similar?

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2.  How are black bears and grizzly bears different?

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3.  Why is it so difficult to tell black bears and grizzly bears

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Bearded Dragons Bearded dragons are lizards that grow between 12 and 24 inches. They come in a

variety of colors with accents ranging from brown and gray to yellow and orange.

Bearded dragons have spiked scales beneath their head that puff up when they are angry

or afraid. When this happens, it looks like they have beards! A bearded dragon’s body is

muscled, with more spikes along the sides. Their tails are thick at the base and thin at the

end. Unlike other lizards, their tails do not grow back if something happens to it.

These lizards are from Australia. They live in woodlands, savannahs, and deserts. If

looking for these dragons, you might find them sunning on a rock or tree branch.

Bearded dragons make wonderful pets. They can be kept in large aquariums or

specifically designed terrariums. They enjoy being held and are gentle creatures. Their

diet in capGvity includes live crickets, silk worms, and super worms. They also need fresh

vegetaGon. This is how they get most of their liquids.

Owning a bearded dragon is a lot of fun. They need a basking spot to warm them

up, as they cold-‐blooded. They also need something to climb on. They even enjoy hanging

from hammocks!

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Bearded Dragon Bearded dragons are lizards that grow between 12 and 24 inches.

They come in a variety of colors with accents ranging from brown and gray

to yellow and orange. Bearded dragons have spiked scales beneath their

head that puff up when they are angry or afraid. When this happens, it

looks like they have beards! A bearded dragon’s body is muscled, with

more spikes along the sides. Their tails are thick at the base and thin at the

end. Unlike other lizards, their tails do not grow back if something happens

to it.

These lizards are from Australia. They live in woodlands, savannahs,

and deserts. If looking for these dragons, you might find them sunning on a

rock or tree branch.

Bearded dragons make wonderful pets. They can be kept in large

aquariums or specifically designed terrariums. They enjoy being held and

are gentle creatures. Their diet in capGvity includes live crickets, silk worms

and super worms. They also need fresh vegetaGon. This is how they get

most of their liquids.

Owning a bearded dragon is a lot of fun. They need a basking spot to

warm them up, as they cold-‐blooded. They also need something to climb

on. They even enjoy hanging from hammocks!

Bearded Dragons Comprehension Questions

1.  Describe the physical characteristics of a bearded dragon.

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2.  Where do the bearded dragons live?

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3.  If you had a bearded dragon as a pet, how would you

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Maple Syrup Did you ever wonder how maple syrup is made? Did you know anyone can do it?

All you need are a few tools and, of course, a maple tree. So when is the best Gme for

gathering sap? The end of February and early March is usually when the trees thaw out a

li^le and the sap starts to flow.

First, choose a maple tree that is at least 40 years old. You can tell this by how

thick the trunk is. A trunk with a diameter of 25 inches or more is ideal. Drill a tap hole

into the tree only when temperatures outside are above freezing. This will keep the tree

from being hurt. Insert the tap or spile (a tool to collect sap drainage) into the hole.

Allow the sap to drain and collect in the container. For one gallon of syrup, forty

gallons of sap are needed. You must boil down the sap the same day it is collected. Once

temperature of the sap has reached 7 degrees above water’s boiling point, you have

syrup! Before bo^ling it, there is one final step. The syrup must be filtered to remove grit

and impuriGes. This can be done using a special filter or cheesecloth.

Now you are ready to enjoy your syrup.

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Maple Syrup Did you ever wonder how maple syrup is made? Did you know

anyone can do it? All you need are a few tools and, of course, a maple tree.

So when is the best Gme for gathering sap? The end of February and early

March is usually when the trees thaw out a li^le and the sap starts to flow.

First, choose a maple tree that is at least 40 years old. You can tell

this by how thick the trunk is. A trunk with a diameter of 25 inches or more

is ideal. Drill a tap hole into the tree only when temperatures outside are

above freezing. This will keep the tree from being hurt. Insert the tap or

spile (a tool to collect sap drainage) into the hole.

Allow the sap to drain and collect in the container. For one gallon of

syrup, forty gallons of sap are needed. You must boil down the sap the

same day it is collected. Once, temperature of the sap has reached 7

degrees above water’s boiling point, you have syrup! Before bo^ling it,

there is one final step. The syrup must be filtered to remove grit and

impuriGes. This can be done using a special filter or cheesecloth.

Now you are ready to enjoy your syrup.

Maple Syrup Comprehension Questions

1.  How old does a maple tree have to be in order to collect

sap?

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2.  What type of tools would you need to use to get sap from a

tree?

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3.  What has to be done to the sap after you collect it and

before you are able to eat it?

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Lightning There is something exciGng about a thunderstorm. The thrill of the loud booms

high above us and the forks of light are fantasGc displays of nature. What is lightning?

Why do thunder and lightning go together? The mysteries of thunderstorms are not

completely understood, but people know a lot more about them than ever before.

Lightning is electrical discharge in clouds, or between clouds and the earth’s

surface. Lightning flashes on an average of 50 Gmes a second around the world. That is

1.4 billion flashes in a year. When warm air and cold air mix together, it causes a sGr in

the atmosphere. This results in storms that can create lightning.

Thunder is the sound that lightning causes. When lightning strikes, it brings a lot of

pressure and heats the air around it. The air expands and creates a sonic shock wave. The

shock wave makes the noise of thunder.

There is an easy way to guess how far away the lightning is. If you count the

seconds between the flash of lightning to the crash of thunder, you get an esGmaGon of

distance. Every five seconds equals one mile. If thunder and lightning occur at the same

Gme, the storm is very close.

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Lightning There is something exciGng about a thunderstorm. The thrill of the

loud booms high above us and the forks of light are fantasGc displays of

nature. What is lightning? Why do thunder and lightning go together? The

mysteries of thunderstorms are not completely understood, but people

know a lot more about them than ever before.

Lightning is electrical discharge in clouds, or between clouds and the

earth’s surface. Lightning flashes on an average of 50 Gmes a second

around the world. That is 1.4 billion flashes in a year. When warm air and

cold air mix together, it causes a sGr in the atmosphere. This results in

storms that can create lightning.

Thunder is the sound that lightning causes. When lightning strikes, it

brings a lot of pressure and heats the air around it. The air expands and

creates a sonic shock wave. The shock wave makes the noise of thunder.

There is an easy way to guess how far away the lightning is. If you

count the seconds between the flash of lightning to the crash of thunder,

you get an esGmaGon of distance. Every five seconds equals one mile. If

thunder and lightning occur at the same Gme the, storm is very close.

Lightning Comprehension Questions

1.  Around the world, how often does lightning strike?

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2.  What causes lightning?

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Earthworms The earthworm is more than fish bait and bird food. They are nature’s workers.

Earthworms improve soil for humans, plants, and animals. The tunnels they create help

air and water reach deeper parts of the soil. More air and more water make for healthier

soil.

Did you know that the diet of an earthworm is the dirt itself? These worms eat the

soil they live in. This food source is great for the worm but not for plants. The waste

released by the worm is then used to feed the plants because it has a lot of nutrients.

If you were to look really closely at an earthworm’s body, it looks like they are

joined together with rings. Earthworms are actually put together with about 150 different

segments. This helps the worm to move, as each segment has muscles and bristles. The

bristles are what give the worm control when moving through the soil. The different

segments to the earthworm are also why they can survive and regrow parts of their body

back if something pulls it apart.

Earthworms have no lungs to help them breathe. Instead, they breathe through

their skin. This is the reason they must stay in moist, damp places. Their skin cannot dry

out or they will not survive.

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Earthworms The earthworm is more than fish bait and bird food. They are nature’s

workers. Earthworms improve soil for humans, plants, and animals. The

tunnels they create help air and water reach deeper parts of the soil. More

air and more water make for healthier soil.

Did you know that the diet of an earthworm is the dirt itself? These

worms eat the soil they live in. This food source is great for the worm but

not for plants. The waste released by the worm is then used to feed the

plants because it has a lot of nutrients.

If you were to look really closely at an earthworm’s body, it looks like

they are joined together with rings. Earthworms are actually put together

with about 150 different segments. This helps the worm to move, as each

segment has muscles and bristles. The bristles are what give the worm

control when moving through the soil. The different segments to the

earthworm are also why they can survive and regrow parts of their body

back if something pulls it apart.

Earthworms have no lungs to help them breathe. Instead, they

breathe through their skin. This is the reason they must stay in moist,

damp places. Their skin cannot dry out or they will not survive.

Earthworms Comprehension Questions

1.  Why are earthworms an important part of nature?

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2.  How are an earthworm’s body segments helpful to it?

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3.  Why is it important for an earthworm to keep its skin moist?

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Ghost Stories Everyone loves a good ghost story. Signg around a campfire telling stories about

humans back from the dead is not a recent pasGme. People have been telling scary

stories since Gme began. To understand ghost stories, one must know what a ghost is. A

ghost, spirit, or specter is the essence that is le] behind a]er a person dies. This is an

ancient idea, not one everyone believes in, but the noGon has had a lasGng impression.

Ghost stories are sGll beloved around the world. Some funeral rites were created to

ensure that the spirit might move on and not haunt loved ones.

A memorable ghost story has a good locaGon. Usually these locaGons are well

known. The White House is a nice example of this. Many people have claimed to have

seen the ghosts of past presidents. Ba^lefields from the Civil War are another popular

segng for ghost stories. Here, people have not only seen one or two specters, but enGre

armies!

Not all ghost stories have historical merit. Some simply have eerie segngs such a

cemetery or abandoned mansion. The best stories have an element of truth to them.

These are the ones that get passed down from generaGon to generaGon.

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Ghost Stories Everyone loves a good ghost story. Signg around a campfire telling

stories about humans back from the dead is not a recent pasGme. People

have been telling scary stories since Gme began. To understand ghost

stories, one must know what a ghost is. A ghost, spirit, or specter is the

essence that is le] behind a]er a person dies. This is an ancient idea, not

one everyone believes in, but the noGon has had a lasGng impression.

Ghost stories are sGll beloved around the world. Some funeral rites were

created to ensure that the spirit might move on and not haunt loved ones.

A memorable ghost story has a good locaGon. Usually these locaGons

are well known. The White House is a nice example of this. Many people

have claimed to have seen the ghosts of past presidents. Ba^lefields from

the Civil War are another popular segng for ghost stories. Here, people

have not only seen one or two specters, but enGre armies!

Not all ghost stories have historical merit. Some simply have eerie

segngs such a cemetery or abandoned mansion. The best stories have an

element of truth to them. These are the ones that get passed down from

generaGon to generaGon.

Ghost Stories Comprehension Questions

1.  What makes a memorable ghost story?

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2.  What do some of the best ghost stories have in common?

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3.  Why might someone want to tell a ghost story?

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Endangered Animals Humans have been given the job of caring for our planet. We need to pay

aênGon to the animals that live on it. There have been Gmes when we failed this and a

species was lost. The Atlas bear and the mammoth are good examples. Today, there are

different groups and scienGsts who work to save our wildlife. SGll, some conGnue to

disappear. Right now there are over 600 animals and plants that are at risk of exGncGon.

While the size of the world stays the same, the populaGon conGnues to grow.

Human acGvity threatens and upsets the balance of nature. Shopping centers,

neighborhoods, and parking lots are built without thought to the habitats that are

destroyed in the process.

There are different ways to classify the problem and keep it in order. Endangered

animals are watched and protected. Animals that are vulnerable to becoming endangered

are taken care of more closely.

Everyone can play a role in protecGng the different species that are at risk of

disappearing. SomeGmes all it takes is helping to track a certain species. This is done by

paying aênGon to sighGngs or recording calls and sounds.

Each animal is valuable, and it is for the future that we should care.

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Endangered Animals Humans have been given the job of caring for our planet. We need to

pay aênGon to the animals that live on it. There have been Gmes when

we failed this and a species was lost. The Atlas bear and the mammoth are

good examples. Today, there are different groups and scienGsts who work

to save our wildlife. SGll, some conGnue to disappear. Right now there are

over 600 animals and plants that are at risk of exGncGon.

While the size of the world stays the same, the populaGon conGnues

to grow. Human acGvity threatens and upsets the balance of nature.

Shopping centers, neighborhoods, and parking lots are built without

thought to the habitats that are destroyed in the process.

There are different ways to classify the problem and keep it in order.

Endangered animals are watched and protected. Animals that are

vulnerable to becoming endangered are taken care of more closely.

Everyone can play a role in protecGng the different species that are

at risk of disappearing. SomeGmes all it takes is helping to track a certain

species. This is done by paying aênGon to sighGngs or recording calls and

sounds.

Each animal is valuable, and it is for the future that we should care.

Endangered Animals Comprehension Questions

1.  What are some examples of animals that have been so

endangered that they eventually disappeared?

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2.  What are some reasons animals become endangered?

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3.  How can people help stop animals from becoming

endangered?

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Owls Owls are amazing creatures. There are many different types of owls ranging vastly

in size. The smallest owls are the elf owl and the northern pigmy owl. Both of these are

small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. The largest owl is the great grey. This

incredible bird can grow to 80 cenGmeters in length with a wingspan of five feet.

Owls are nocturnal birds of prey. They sleep during the day and hunt at night. They

are also carnivores, which means their diet is primarily meat. Owls eat a variety of

animals. Mice, shrew, moles, snakes and other birds are all prey and are consumed in one

large swallow. A]er the meal is digested, the owl regurgitates the bones, teeth, feathers,

and hair of the animal. This ‘pellet’ is hard and compact. If you were to dissect a pellet

you would be able to put together the skeleton of the animal to determine what it was.

Owls have a keen sense of hearing. They can hear a field mouse from way up in

the sky, and their fluffy feathers help sneak up on their prey without being heard. An

owl’s eyes cannot move as we can move ours. In order to see, they have to swivel their

heads around. They have a range of moGon of 270 degrees.

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Owls Owls are amazing creatures. There are many different types of owls

ranging vastly in size. The smallest owls are the elf owl and the northern

pigmy owl. Both of these are small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.

The largest owl is the great grey. This incredible bird can grow to 80

cenGmeters in length with a wingspan of five feet.

Owls are nocturnal birds of prey. They sleep during the day and hunt

at night. They are also carnivores, which means their diet is primarily meat.

Owls eat a variety of animals. Mice, shrew, moles, snakes and other birds

are all prey and are consumed in one large swallow. A]er the meal is

digested, the owl regurgitates the bones, teeth, feathers, and hair of the

animal. This ‘pellet’ is hard and compact. If you were to dissect a pellet you

would be able to put together the skeleton of the animal to determine

what it was.

Owls have a keen sense of hearing. They can hear a field mouse from

way up in the sky, and their fluffy feathers help sneak up on their prey

without being heard. An owl’s eyes cannot move as we can move ours. In

order to see, they have to swivel their heads around. They have a range of

moGon of 270 degrees.

Owls Comprehension Questions

1.  Describe the sizes of the smallest and largest owls.

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2.  What does it mean that owls are nocturnal?

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3.  What is an owl pelle,t and what might you find in one?

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ArcGc Wolf The arcGc wolf is an amazing creature. It can go weeks without food. It can live for

months in the darkness and survive temperatures of sub-‐zero weather. It is the only

creature able to tolerate all these factors.

ArcGc wolves are like all wolves. They hunt in packs. Their prey is caribou,

muskoxen, seals, lemmings, and hares. It is rare for a wolf to aâck a human. Adult

wolves have forty-‐two teeth ,enabling them to swallow their prey with li^le chewing.

Greenland, some parts of Alaska, and Canada’s ArcGc islands are all home to these

wolves. They live in dens that are isolated from humans. ArcGc wolves have predators.

Polar bears, other wolves, and humans all hunt them. The arcGc wolf pups are parGcularly

vulnerable to large birds of prey.

ArcGc wolves are an endangered species. The only thing keeping them from

becoming exGnct is their locaGon. Not enough humans live in the ArcGc to present a large

problem. Many people fear wolves, but unless provoked they are harmless to humans.

They even can help farmers by eaGng the weakest domesGcated animals that might have

spread sickness to the enGre group. They are wonderful, beauGful creatures that deserve

our respect.

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ArcGc Wolf The arcGc wolf is an amazing creature. It can go weeks without food. It

can live for months in the darkness and survive temperatures of sub-‐zero

weather. It is the only creature able to tolerate all these factors.

ArcGc wolves are like all wolves. They hunt in packs. Their prey is

caribou, muskoxen, seals, lemmings, and hares. It is rare for a wolf to aâck a

human. Adult wolves have forty-‐two teeth ,enabling them to swallow their

prey with li^le chewing.

Greenland, some parts of Alaska, and Canada’s ArcGc islands are all

home to these wolves. They live in dens that are isolated from humans. ArcGc

wolves have predators. Polar bears, other wolves, and humans all hunt them.

The arcGc wolf pups are parGcularly vulnerable to large birds of prey.

ArcGc wolves are an endangered species. The only thing keeping them

from becoming exGnct is their locaGon. Not enough humans live in the ArcGc

to present a large problem. Many people fear wolves, but unless provoked

they are harmless to humans. They even can help farmers by eaGng the

weakest domesGcated animals that might have spread sickness to the enGre

group. They are wonderful, beauGful creatures that deserve our respect.

Name:________________________________ Date:__________

Arctic Wolf Comprehension Questions

1.  What are some of the animals that an arctic wolf might

prey on?

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2.  Where might you find some arctic wolves living?

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3.  Even though the arctic wolf is endangered, why are

scientists not worried about them becoming extinct?

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Wetland Wonders A wetland is a habitat where land and water meet. Ponds, marshes, swamps, bogs,

and fens are all wetlands.

Swamps are streaming water and are o]en confused with marshes. They are

different because they have trees and shrubs. Ponds are shallow waters that have do not

have vegetaGon. Marshes are areas that are always flooded. They have a lot of surface

vegetaGon. Bogs and ferns have high water levels and large collecGons of peat, which

looks like solid ground but is easy to fall through.

Wetlands are incredible. Over 200 species of animals live there. Wetlands act like

sponges by prevenGng floods from too much rainfall or melted snow. It is esGmated that

5% of the country is covered by wetlands. Sadly, that number shrinks every year.

Wetlands are in danger of disappearing across the globe because people use the land to

build houses.

Without these powerful ecosystems, birds, amphibians, mammals, repGles, and

plants will eventually become exGnct.

Everyone can make a difference in protecGng wetlands. Learning about how

important they are and telling others is a big step. Gegng involved and keeping wetlands

clean and safe is another. Find out where your local wetlands are and discover for

yourself how amazing they are.

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Wetland Wonders A wetland is a habitat where land and water meet. Ponds, marshes,

swamps, bogs, and fens are all wetlands.

Swamps are streaming water and are o]en confused with marshes.

They are different because they have trees and shrubs. Ponds are shallow

waters that have do not have vegetaGon. Marshes are areas that are

always flooded. They have a lot of surface vegetaGon. Bogs and ferns have

high water levels and large collecGons of peat, which looks like solid

ground but is easy to fall through.

Wetlands are incredible. Over 200 species of animals live there.

Wetlands act like sponges by prevenGng floods from too much rainfall or

melted snow. It is esGmated that 5% of the country is covered by

wetlands. Sadly, that number shrinks every year. Wetlands are in danger of

disappearing across the globe because people use the land to build houses.

Without these powerful ecosystems, birds, amphibians, mammals,

repGles, and plants will eventually become exGnct.

Everyone can make a difference in protecGng wetlands. Learning

about how important they are and telling others is a big step. Gegng

involved and keeping wetlands clean and safe is another. Find out where

your local wetlands are and discover for yourself how amazing they are.

Wetland Wonders Comprehension Questions

1.  How are swamps different from marshes?

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2.  About how many species of animals live in wetlands?

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3.  Wetlands are in danger of disappearing. What can people

to do to make sure this doesn’t happen?

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Sea Turtles The ocean is a mysterious place with many creatures. ScienGsts love studying

about what goes on under the water. Everyone wants to understand the mysteries of the

ocean. One of the most ancient animals on Earth lives in the ocean. The sea turtle has

been around since the age of dinosaurs. Sea turtles are different from land turtles

because they cannot retract their legs or heads into their shells. They are perfectly

designed for the water.

These turtles eat a variety of food. They love jellyfish, seaweed, snails, and shrimp.

Sea turtles live in the warm waters around the world. They will travel hundreds of miles

through the ocean just to get from their feeding grounds to where they will nest.

Sea turtles live most of their lives in the water, but they leave the ocean to lay

their eggs. The female digs a small hole in the sand with her back flippers and then

buries her eggs. She leaves them on the beach to hatch on their own.

Sadly, most young hatchlings do not survive. They have a long way to travel

from their nest on the beach to the safety of the water, and even though they emerge at

night, there are predators ready and waiGng.

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Sea Turtles The ocean is a mysterious place with many creatures. ScienGsts love

studying about what goes on under the water. Everyone wants to

understand the mysteries of the ocean. One of the most ancient animals

on Earth lives in the ocean. The sea turtle has been around since the age of

dinosaurs. Sea turtles are different from land turtles because they cannot

retract their legs or heads into their shells. They are perfectly designed for

the water.

These turtles eat a variety of food. They love jellyfish, seaweed,

snails, and shrimp. Sea turtles live in the warm waters around the world.

They will travel hundreds of miles through the ocean just to get from their

feeding grounds to where they will nest.

Sea turtles live most of their lives in the water, but they leave the

ocean to lay their eggs. The female digs a small hole in the sand with her

back flippers and then buries her eggs. She leaves them on the beach to

hatch on their own.

Sadly, most young hatchlings do not survive. They have a long way to

travel from their nest on the beach to the safety of the water, and even

though they emerge at night, there are predators ready and waiGng.

Sea Turtles Comprehension Questions

1.  How long have sea turtles been around?

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2.  What types of food do sea turtles like to eat?

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3.  Why do most young sea turtles not survive?

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