Whoever can grow the best watermelon by the end of the summer will inherit his kingdom.
100
What did Ramona make for Sara, Janet, and herself?
She made cat masks.
100
What is unusual about all the dogs in Greenville?
All the dogs are robots (robodogs).
200
What do emperor and Adelie penguin chicks eat?
They eat the (partially digested) food in their parents' stomachs.
200
When are bats most active?
Bats are nocturnal, they are active at night.
200
Give an example of sth strange that happened in Chestnut Cove.
Joe Morgan's cow got stuck up in a tree.
The Ferguson family's fish drank all the water in the pond.
200
Why is Ramona eager to make her book report exciting?
Her sister told her most book reports sound the same.
200
Why don't robodogs show emotions?
Scientists don't know how to give robots emotions.
300
Describe a food chain under the Antarctic Ice.
Phytoplankton / Algae - Krill / small fish - larger fish / penguins / seals - Orca whales / leopard seals
300
What do adult bats eat?
They eat moths, mosquitoes, small bugs, fish, frogs, fruit, and blood.
300
What do the people of Chestnut Cove do when sth strange happens?
They work together and help each other out.
300
What did Ramona's teacher think of her book report?
She thought it was most entertaining.
300
What can robodogs do for their owners?
They cook, clean, do chores, and can show movies.
400
Why is summer so important for Antarctic animals?
The algae and phytoplankton start to grow creating lots of food for animals. The ice melts making it easier for young animals to get in and out of the sea.
400
What do baby bats eat? Why?
Babies drink mother's milk. They are mammals.
400
What happened to the people of Chestnut Cove as their melons grew?
They stopped talking to each other. They didn't help each other. They only cared about their melons.
400
How does Ramona's teacher want the students to do their book reports?
She wants the students to pretend they are selling the book.
400
What problem do the discovered dogs have on their planet?
There aren't enough resources (food, space, etc.) for the dogs.
500
How does the ice protect Antarctic organisms?
Animals can hide in the holes/ cracks.
The ice protects animals from the cold wind and air
Orca whales can't break through the thick ice.
500
How do bats find or locate things?
They use echolocation.
500
How was saving Eloise good for the town but bad for the contest?
It brought the town close together again. They gave up on the contest and ate all the delicious watermelons themselves.
500
What was Ramona's idea to sell the book to the class?
She made a play about commercial.
500
How does Captain Spacely know the real dogs will be okay on Earth?
There are ample resources (space, food) for the dogs. People will love and take care of them.