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Ghost crabs are the color of white, sandy beaches. They like to walk the beaches when it is dark. Ghost crabs move quickly and stop suddenly. Their color blends in with the color of the sand. This paragraph tells mostly about a) how to find ghost crabs b) what ghost crabs are like c) where ghost crabs live
b) what ghost crabs are like
100
Boston, Massachesetts is often called the city of baked beans, or "Beantown." In the early days, baked beans and brown bread were often served in homes on Saturday night. They were also served for breakfast on Sunday mornings. This custom still exists, though it is not as common as it once was. This paragraph tells mainly a) bow Bostonians like to eat b) how Boston got its nickname c) why people eat beans
b) how Boston got its nickname
100
Harriet Tubman was an African American who was born into slavery in Maryland in the early 1800s. In 1849, when she was about 30 years old, Mrs. Tubman escaped from slavery. She traveled by foot from Maryland to Philadelphia. During the 1850s, she led hundreds of other slaves to freedom on the underground railroad. This paragraph tells mainly a) what an underground railroad is b) who Harriet Tubman was c) where Harriet Tubman lived
b) who Harriet Tubman was
100
The American hamburger got its name from the German city of Hamburg. Many years ago, the people of Hamburg used to eat these chopped meat patties. Now the hamburger has returned to Hamburg. Two famous American fast-food hamburger companies have opened eating places in Hamburg and other German cities. This paragraph tells mainly a) how old hamburgers are b) what hamburgers are shaped like c) how hamburgers have come "home"
c) how hamburgers have come "home"
100
Long ago, letters weren't put into envelopes when they were mailed. The sheets were just folded so that the writing could not be seen. The sheets were sealed with hot wax. A writer's seal or sign was pushed into the hot wax. This paragraph tells mainly a) why people sent letters b) why people didn't like envelopes c) how letters were sent
c) how letters were sent
200
To keep a herd of cattle quiet and together, some cowhands had to ride at night. Even the cowhands who were sleeping had their horses saddled in case of trouble. If the cattle got restless, the cowhands would sing or hum. This helped to quiet the cattle. This paragraph tells mostly about a) why cattle like music b) how cowhands kept cattle quiet and together c) how some cowhands slept
b) how cowhands kept cattle quiet and together
200
Where is the longest straight line in the world? Australia has a railroad track that runs in a perfectly straight line for 297 miles. The track crosses a flat plain. Trains that use this track must have two engineers. One keeps the other from falling asleep on the long, boring run! This paragraph tells mainly a) what the longest straight line is b) where the Australian track goes c) why the engineers must stay awake
a) what the longest straight line is
200
People who live in Nova Scotia, Canada are called Bluenoses. This isn't the color of their noses, however. This part of Canada once sold large quantities of potatoes called bluenose potatoes. The potatoes got their name because each one had a blue end or "nose." This paragraph tells mainly a) how people get blue noses b) why some people are called Bluenoses c) where to find blue potatoes
b) why some people are called Bluenoses
200
Potatoes are a healthful food, but potato chips are not. This is because potato chips contain too much fat and salt. Small amounts of fat and salt are necessary for good health. Eating too much fat or salt, however, can result in serious health problems. This paragraph tells mainly a) why potato chips are not healthful food b) how fat and salt affect our health c) why potatoes are a healthful food
a) why potato chips are not healthful food
200
Long ago, people had many superstitions about dreams. Some said taht if people dreamed of the same thing three nights in a row, the dream would come true. Others believed that if a person told about the dream before breakfast, it would bring bad luck. This paragraph tells mainly a) how to make your dreams come true b) what people believed about dreams c) why people dream
b) what people believed about dreams
300
Bluefish weigh as much as fifteen pounds and eat huge amounts of food. When bluefish chase schools of small fish, they snap their powerful jaws. If the chase comes close to a crowded beach, some swimmers might become frightened. They might even think sharks are attacking! This paragraph tells mostly about a) why bluefish might be mistaken for sharks b) how large a bluefish can be c) what kinds of fish bluefish eat
a) why bluefish might be mistaken for sharks
300
Miami, Florida is known as the "Magic City." It was given this name in 1895 by a magazine editor who believed Miami had a future as a great city. Three other US cities - Billings, Montana, and Anniston - also have the nickname "Magic City." This paragraph tells mainly a) how Miami got its nickname b) which four cities have the same nickname c) why Billings, Montana was called the "Magic City"
a) how Miami got its nickname
300
The Cahokian civilization of Native Americans lived near St. Louis on the Mississippi River. According to items found in their cities, they were widespread traders. Archaeologists have found arrowheads from Oklahoma, shells from the Gulf of Mexico, stone objects from Wyoming, and salt from Illinois among many other things. This paragraph tells mainly a) where the Cahokians got salt b) how widely the Cahokians traded c) what the Cahokians used shells for
b) how widely the Cahokians traded
300
That favorite American food, ice cream, was first made in the Far East. Centuries ago, an Italian explorer returned from the Far East and told Europeans how to make ice cream. The French kings and queens liked ice cream so much that they kept it a secret from the common people. It didn't stay a secret for long! This paragraph tells mainly a) why Americans like ice cream b) how ice cream has come to us c) why the common people found the secret
b) how ice cream has come to us
300
Long ago, people thought a sneeze cleared the mind. Four hundred years ago, people wanted to sneeze. It became the thing to do. The more people sneezed, the more important they were thought to be. People often bought snuff to help them sneeze. This paragraph tells mainly a) how sneezing helps us b) what people once thought about sneezing c) why snuff is important
b) what people once thought about sneezing
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