Story Review

This is Your Cycle

100

What is the main idea of the story?

The stages of a dragon fly's life.

200

 What stage is Dahlia going through when her exoskeleton splits?

Molting

300

What do we learn about Dahlia?

1. She can fly forward & backword.

2. She has four wings.

3. She eats other insects.

4. She is one of the fastest insects on Earth.

400

What is the Bird-B-Gone commercial about?

The Bird-B-Gone commercial for a spray. It repels birds so the insects are not eaten.

500

How is Dahlia considered both prey and predator?

Dahlia is considered both prey and predator because she can be eaten by bigger animals, like the box turtle or birds as a prey. As a predator, Dahlia is able to eat most insects. 

The Nose Awards

100

According to the author, which animal has the best sense of smell?

Elephant

200

Which body part do snakes use to smell?

Their tongue

300

Why do sharks compare how long it takes for smells to reach each nostril?

To find out where the smells are coming from

400

How many “fingers” does a star-nosed mole have on its nose? How does it use its nose?

The star-nosed mole has 22 "fingers" on its nose. It uses its nose by tunneling underground, using the nose fingers, or tentacles, to feel for worms and tiny bugs to eat because it is nearly blind. 

T.J. The Siberian Tiger Cub

100

What important problem happens to T.J. at the beginning of the story?

T.J. loses his mom to cancer.

200

What is the effect of Buhkra passing away?

The zookeepers have trouble getting T.J. to eat. 

300

Why does T.J. move to Montana?

The zoo needs to fill its new tiger area. 

400

How does Cindy know that T.J. still remembers her when she visits him at Zoo Montana?

T.J. chuffles which is a sound used a a greeting.