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This vocabulary word is the type of temperature in a specific area.
climate
This word means that people have the right to make their own decisions. America celebrates freedom on July 4th, Independence Day.
freedom
How does a jack rabbit keep cool?
It has large ears to help it stay cool.
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Tim was on vacation.
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Grandma said. "It likes the sense of safety too."
This word means "to get used to" something.
adapt
This word means that there is no sound.
silence
How does the owl keep cool?
The owl sleeps during the day when it is hot.
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Tim and his family went to Grandma's.
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Tim wondered if he could live in the heat.
This word means that something is not spoiled or sour.
fresh
In the summer you can see this many times if you look on the ground.
shadow
How does Tim feel at the end of the story?
Tim feels fresh and cool.
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"Wow!" Tim said. "Look at that!"
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"Grandma will take you on a desert hike," Mom said.
This word means to be excited to do something.
eager
Where does a tortoise live?
In the desert.
Name something you can do to adapt to the hot weather.
drink water, sit in the shade
Read the first sentence on page 96.
A jack rabbit hopped by.
Find a word with a schwa on page 94.
about, freedom, animals, adapt, wondered
This word means to have a certain feeling about something. Also another meaning would be your sight, smell, touch, taste, hearing.
sense or senses
How does the tortoise keep cool?
Shadows of rocks keep the tortoise cool.
Name an animal that lives in the cold climate.
a polar bear
Read the first sentence on page 97.
"Time to head back," Dad said.
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"Wow!"
"Look at that!"
"The tortoise looks for the shade," she said.