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Chapter Thirteen

— Words to Know —

tip: n. a small gift given in exchange for a service

flaw: n. a break or crack that spoils the perfection of something

hamper: v. a large basket that usually has a cover

tantalizing: adj. Teasing with something that is desired but out of reach

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Learning Links

In the News:

Read about a Local 12 Year Old Hero
a 12-year-old boy who has been called a hero said he wouldn't hesitate to run into a burning building again if his mother were inside.

Read about a Local Who Made Marvelous Miniatures
In his day, Lawson Diggett's models were famous especially tiny, scale versions of legendary race cars like Sir Malcolm Campbell's Bluebirds, the Golden arrow and the Triplex that are in a fascinating exhibit at the Halifax Historical Museum.

Read about the Exploits of another Cheeky Mouse
Never underestimate a mouse’s determination. There’s a mouse in Bill Exner’s house that he says he has captured three times. Each time, the mouse escaped, and the last time the rodent made off with his lower dentures.

Fun Facts and Interesting Information

Investigate Time Magazines List of Heroes

Take a Virtual Tour Inside an ambulance

Learn about Home Delivery of Milk by Milkmen in the UK ( United Kingdom/Great Britain)

Conduct an Experiment with Orange Juice

Investigate the Kleenex Controversy

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