'R' in Sports
this activity uses oars and an inflatable watercraft to navigate rough or dangerous water.
rafting, whitewater rafting
The largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area, touches three states, including Minnesota.
Lake Superior
These are typically at the very top or very bottom of a page, and tell the reader what page they are on.
page numbers, numbers
near
far
this early 20th century invention revolutionized the way that American families could travel, as most people needed to previously own a pack animal, such as a horse, in order to travel long distances
car
played with a hollow rubber ball on an INDOOR court, unlike the closely-related sport of tenns.
raquetball
Minnesota's third largest city, and the main location of the world famous Mayo Clinic.
Rochester
A kind of reference book that lists words alphabetically and usually includes: its definition, word origin, pronunciation, and examples of its usage.
dictionary
absent
present
A vehicle that uses jet propulsion to overcome the pull of earth's gravity. They are what allow us to send satellites into outer space.
rocket
1). to hit a home run when there are already runners on first, second, and third base, OR
2). to win all four major tennis events or all four major golf events in the same calendar year.
grand slam
Minnesota's state tree
red pine
The beginning section of a book, which may include a brief explanation or summary of what the reader can expect to learn.
introduction, prologue, foreword
gloomy (mood)
cheerful
A device that receives electromagnetic waves which travel through the air, and converts them into sound. Most cars have these.
radio
the sports term for when a team loses automatically; for instance: 1). when they don't have enough players to start a match, or 2). as punishment for a major rules violation.
forfeit
Minnesota's state mushroom
morel
Many books have this information on the inside cover of the book sleeve; it's a brief description of the author or illustrator's life.
biography
refused (a request)
granted
a construction material that mixes crushed sand, gravel, or stone with a fluid cement which hardens, or cures, over time.
concrete
The sports term for an athlete who plays a very long time without missing a game or contest (for example, Brett Favre in football, Cal Ripen Jr. in baseball, etc.), ALSO the name of a Marvel super hero.
iron man
Minnesota's state flower
showy lady's slipper
This is a type of intellectual property protection that gives the author, or another right holder, the exclusive right to copy, distribute, and receive financial reward for the work.
copyright
punish
reward
Also called an 'integrated circuit,' it's a small electronic device comprised of components such as transistors, resisitors, and capacitors, etched onto a small piece of semi-conductive material, usually silicon. Used in a wide range of electronic devices, including computers, smartphones, and televisions.
microchip