Chapter Eight
— Words to Know —Read the story, then re-read it, circling the following words:
snickered Have you used any of these words before? How many? Did you learn any new words? — Newspaper Activities —1. All of the kids in this story are unique. From your newspaper clip articles and photos of kids in the news because of their special accomplishments, talents, interests, or hobbies. Create a drawing or write a short paragraph about someone in your school, family or community whom you admire. Share it with classmates, friends or family. (Sunshine State Standard LA.B.2.2) 2. At the end of this chapter, J.J. makes the point that without proper nutrition, the whooping cranes cannot survive. Proper nutrition for Americans, especially American kids, has been in the news a lot recently. With classmates or family discuss some of the nutrition-related problems and solutions reported on in your newspaper. (Sunshine State Standard HE.C.2.2) |
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— Links —
What Are Adenoids?
Adenoids and tonsils are often talked about together. You can see your tonsils in the back of your throat, but where are your adenoids? For that matter, what are your adenoids? Let's find out.
The Amazing World of Birds
Birds are truly beautiful creatures, they are also fascinating and all around us, roosting and nesting on our buildings and feeding in our gardens and refuse dumps, they are easy to find and fun to observe.
FH-1 Phantom Fighter
On July 21, 1946, operating from the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt, an FH-1 Phantom became the first jet-propelled combat aircraft to operate from an American aircraft carrier.
Wyoming
Get a feel for Wyoming. See some of their beautiful scenery and wildlife.
Utah
The Official Website of the State of Utah.
— In the News —
Quietly Whooping for Joy
Volusia County's own lovebirds (whooping cranes really) may help bring their species back from the brink of extinction. It sounds like a love story for the ages. Each raised against impossible odds. A chance meeting. A transcontinental relationship. Now, the pair is poised to make history.
Whales: Watching, Waiting and Wondering
While almost every large whale species is listed as endangered, the northern right is dangerously close to extinction.
Zoos: The Last Hope for Some Species?
What do zoos do? They’re certainly great places to visit; places you can view all shapes, sizes and kinds of animals, from the tiniest insects to the largest mammals.
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Now is your chance to ask Marian Tomblin, the author of Endangered!, questions about: the story, the writing process, her other projects and interest, etc. Before you do, click here to see what others have asked and how she answered their questions. Just click here and ask away. Check back often for her answers here.
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