People & Places
Who transformed Balboa Park into a green, tree-filled place?
Kate Sessions
Albert’s story is best connected to this theme.
Bravery
In Mailing May, what unusual method did her family use to send her?
Parcel post / mail
Kate Sessions believed this could grow in San Diego, even though most people thought it was too dry.
Trees
What does “innovation” mean?
Finding a new way to solve a problem
Joshua Smith lived in this country.
Australia
May’s story teaches us about this big idea: finding new ways to solve problems.
Innovation
What shoe did Joshua wear to run the race?
Gumboots
What did Joshua eat for energy before his races?
Pumpkins
How did Albert’s bravery change his life?
He was no longer afraid to go outside
Hanna’s Cold Winter takes place in this European city.
Budapest
Joshua showed this quality by not giving up in the race.
Perseverance
Why couldn’t May’s family buy her a train ticket?
They didn't have enough money
The race Joshua ran went from Melbourne to this city.
Sydney
What did May’s story show about families solving challenges in the early 1900s?
They used creativity/resourcefulness
What subject did Kate Sessions study at the University of California?
Science
The townspeople showed this by sharing food with Hanna, even though they were hungry themselves.
Generosity
What was Albert’s biggest fear at the start of his story?
Going outside
What happened when Albert stretched out his hand?
How did Hanna’s survival make people feel?
Hopeful
What hurricane did the Cajun Navy help during, saving over 10,000 lives?
Hurricane Katrina
Which word best describes Kate Sessions’ attitude toward challenges?
Determined
Why was food scarce in Hanna’s Cold Winter?
World War II
What animal was Hanna in the story?
Hippo
What title was Kate Sessions given for her work in San Diego?
Mother of Balboa Park