Gorillas
Definition of aggressive
To be forceful
What is the name the people called her?
The Bravest Woman in America
What did Ellen help invent?
new science tools
tsunami
From Gorillas:
Definition of uncommon
not often seen
Why do gorillas pound their chest?
To avoid fights
How many men did she save on her first rescue?
four men
When did Ellen decide to become an astronaut?
When the first woman went into space
Which animal did they rescue and what was his name?
From Reaching for the stars:
Definition of impressed
made to think well of a thing
What is the role of the male gorilla?
protects the group and decides where the group should go
What job did she take after her father fell ill?
Lighthouse keeper
What did she use her skills for?
to study engineering
How did the hippo help the tortoise?
He moved to protect the tortoise
From Reaching for the stars:
Definition of limitations
Things that stop something
What is the role of the female gorilla?
Spend time with the babies and groom the others
What does a lighthouse keeper do?
keep the light burning and watch for people in distress
Ellen became the first _______ woman astronaut.
Hispanic
Why did they worry about the baby hippo's survival at first?
because he seemed frightened and lonely
From Remarkable Friendship:
Definition of disaster
terrible event
What do they eat?
fruits and leaves
What did she get for her brave work?
Gold Lifesaving Medal
She told her children, "Only you put limitations on yourself about what you can achieve, so don't be afraid to __________________."
reach for the stars
Who did the hippo makes friends with?
130 year old tortoise named Mzee
From Ida Lewis:
Definition of career
job done for a long time