Super Animals
What two special abilities do elephants have?
they are incredibly strong and have a good memory
What do people do in skydiving?
they jump out of an airplane
When did Ancient Egypt begin?
How long did it last?
began in 3150 BC
lasted over 3000 years
How many buildings did the Egyptians build around Egypt?
over 130 pyramids
How are tornadoes made?
by strong winds
What is the largest animal in the world?
whales
slide down a snowy mountain
What did ancient Egyptians invent?
they invented one of the first alphabets
How long did it take to build the larger pyramids?
over 20 years
What should you do when there's a tornado
you should stay indoors and hide underground
What special ability do whales have?
they can hold their breath for up to 90 minutes
What do snowboarders do in the air?
they do tricks
What kinds of buildings did the ancient Egyptians build?
palaces and temples
Who were the pyramids built for?
pharaohs and their families
What natural disasters can happen near the ocean?
What does a whales special ability help them do?
helps them dive deep into the ocean to find food
Why does surfers love to surf?
Is surfing dangerous?
they love the feeling of riding big waves
yes, the powerful ocean waves can make surfing dangerous
What kinds of famous art did Egyptians create?
paintings, statues, sphinxes, and jewelry
What was written on the walls?
the history of Egypt and the stories of pharaohs
What is the most dangerous natural disaster?
earthquakes
What is the fastest animal in the sky?
What other special ability do falcons have?
What does this special ability help them do?
falcons
they have amazing vision
their amazing vision helps them see a tiny mouse from high up the sky
What do you do in rock climbing?
What is extreme about rock climbing?
you climb big rocks
hanging upside down with nothing but your hands
What is the most famous thing that ancient Egyptians created?
pyramids
Why did the Egyptians make it difficult to find the pharaoh's chamber?
What could you find inside of the pyramids after the pharaohs died?
they wanted to protect all the treasure
mummy, gold, diamonds, and food
What do earthquakes do?
How can you prepare for earthquakes?
they violently shake the ground in areas as large as cities
make buildings stronger so that they don't fall down