Books about Culture
In the book the Big Red Lollipop, Sana and Rubina are ________
sisters
This is the mathmatical word for corner.
vertice (s)
This word is describes a person who only thinks about themself. They do no consider the ideas or feelings of others.
selfish
63 + 19
82
In the book Biblioburro, how did Luis get books to the far away village.
He traveled with his burros.
In the book Dear Primo, Charlie and Carlitos are ________
cousins
This shape has 4 vertices and 4 equal sides.
square
This word describes someone who puts the needs and feelings of others before their own.
selfless
290-105
185
Why was is it important for Luis in Biblioburro to deliver books to the children in far away villages?
It was important to bring books so the children can read and learn. (or any reasonable answer)
How does Sana show Rubina she is thankful for her?
San brings Rubina a lollipop from the birthday party.
This shape has 3 vertices and 3 sides.
traingle
This word describes someone who does not lie. They tell the truth.
honest
You had $1.00. You bought a snack for .54 cents and gum for .22 cents. How much change did you get back?
.24 cents
In the book Brave Bessie, what does Bessie learn to do?
She learns to fly an airplane.
How does Rubina help Sana at the end of the story?
Rubina tells Ami (her mom) to let Sana go to the party without her little sister Maryam.
This shape has 5 vertices and 5 sides.
pentagon
This is another word for rumor. It is what happens in the game "telephone".
gossip
In my garden I had two weeds. One weed was 88 centimeters tall. The other weed was 53 centimeters tall. Which one is taller? How much taller?
The 88 centimeter tall weed is taller. It is 35 centimeters taller.
In the book Brave Bessie, how does Bessie show that she is a hero?
She is determined to learn to fly. She is the first African American woman to fly an airplane. (any reasonable answer)
What are similarities and differences between Charlie and Carlitos?
They eat but they eat different foods. They play but they play different games. Charlie lives in a city in the USA. Carlitos lives in Mexico.
All reasonable ideas are acceptable.
This shape has 6 sides and 6 vertices.
hexagon
This word describes someone who leads others. Grace and Bessie are examples.
leader
It is odd because it ends in a 7. 7 can not be divided by 2.
In the book Grace for President, what makes Grace a good leader?
She listens. She volunteers. She made good on her promises. (any reasonable answer)