The Frogs Who Desired a King
This is who the frogs petitioned to send them a king.
The great god Zeus.
This phrasal verb means to extinguish something, like a fire.
To put out.
"Por favor, pode afiar esta faca para mim? Ela está cega."
"Please, can you sharpen this knife for me? It's blunt."
This common item, carried by almost everyone, is praised for keeping supplies close and distributing weight with strong muscles, but can cause injuries if misused.
A backpack.
Happily
Unhappily / sadly / miserably
This was the first "king" Zeus sent, which the frogs eventually mocked and played upon.
A huge log.
This noun refers to a dishonest, unprincipled person.
A scoundrel.
"Recebi um trote há pouco tempo atrás."
I got a prank call a little while ago."
This is the simple, rhyming slogan promoted by health professionals for the correct way to carry a school bag.
"Pack It Light, Wear It Right"
Kind
Cruel / mean / unkind
This is the reason the frogs were unhappy with their first king.
Because it was motionless.
This verb means to severely damage or devastate something.
To ravage.
"Desisti de comprar o apartamento no último andar porque tenho medo de alturas."
"I gave up on buying the apartment on the top floor because I'm afraid of heights."
This is a specific physical injury that can result from wearing an overloaded backpack, mentioned in the book.
numbness, weakened muscles, stooped posture, spine compression, tingling arms
Aware
Unaware / ignorant / oblivious
This is the type of bird Zeus sent as their second, more powerful king.
A stork.
This noun refers to a person you know, but who is not a close friend.
An acquaintance.
"Seria melhor não tirarmos conclusões apressadas."
"It would be better not to jump to conclusions."
This is the collective term for the types of experts who work to educate the public on safe backpack use.
Physical and occupational therapists, doctors...
Powerful
Weak / powerless
This is the story's moral, warning against giving too much of this to rulers.
Do not give too much power to rulers.
This verb phrase means to have a strong feeling of longing or desire for something.
To yearn for.
"Não adianta sair de fininho. Volte para cá imediatamente."
"It's no use sneaking off. Come back here immediately."
Explain the expression "Pack it light, wear it right"
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