Coming to America
immigrant
someone who moves to a new country to live
pollute
when harmful materials or chemicals are introduced to the environment
What is special about Winter?
She lost her tail and learned how to swim again!
enthusiasm
excitement
How did Ivan end up at the Big Top Mall and Video Arcade?
He was captured from his home in Africa. Then he was brought to the U.S. and Mack kept him as a pet. Mack worked at the mall so when Ivan got too big Mack brought him to the mall.
culture
the way of life of a group of people; it includes their arts, beliefs, and traditions
when people come together to show that they strongly disagree with something and want to see change
protest
able to bend without breaking
flexible
inseperable
never apart
What is the dog's name?
Bob
a person who moves to a new region to live
settler
petition
a request for people to sign to ask a leader to change something
to copy something or someone
mimic
shattered
broken
What was painted on the billboard?
All of the animals at a zoo with HOME spelled on it.
a person who goes to different places and learns about them
explorer
pulp
waste released into a river
dedicated
devoted; give wholeheartedly
reassuring
comforting
What did Ivan promise Stella?
He promised to take care of Ruby
distant relative
someone who is part of your family but is not a brother, sister, parent, grandparent, cousin, aunt, or uncle
Why was the river so dirty?
Factories were dumping their waste into the river.
obstacle
something that stands in the way,
or blocks progress
Why was Amalia so upset?
Amalia was so upset because her friend was moving away.
Who is George?
The mall custodian/Julia's dad.