Why Do Leaves Change Colors?
Why do leaves look green in the summer?
Chlorophyll
Before pumpkins, what vegetable did people in Ireland carve?
Turnips
What does Dias de los Muertos mean in English?
Day of the Dead
What special day is Maria getting ready for?
Dia de los Muertos
What does “fall forward, spring back” mean?
It tells people how to change their clocks for daylight saving time.
What happens to the green color when fall comes?
They lose the green color.
Why did people carve faces in vegetables?
To scare away spirits.
When is Dias de los Muertos celebrated? November 1st and 2nd.
November 1st and 2nd.
What does Maria’s family put on the altar?
Flowers, food, pictures, and candles.
Why do people move their clocks forward in the spring?
To have more sunlight in the evening.
What colors can leaves turn in autumn?
Red, orange, yellow, brown.
Why did Irish immigrants start using pumpkins in America?
Pumpkins were bigger and easier to carve than turnips.
What do families build to honor their loved ones?
An altar or ofrenda.
Who does Maria’s family remember during Dias se los Muertos?
Family members who have died.
What happens in the fall?
People move their clocks back one hour.
Why do trees let the leaves fall off in winter?
To save energy and water.
When do people carve jack-o-lanterns today?
At Halloween.
What kinds of items do people put on the altar?
Flowers, food, candles, photos, sugar skulls.
What does Maria dress up as for the celebration?
A skeleton.
Who started the idea of daylight saving time?
Benjamin Franklin.
How does this book help us understand the changes we see in nature?
It provides facts and information to help us learn.
Why do families carve jack-o-lanterns now?
For fun and as a tradition.
Why do families celebrate Días de los Muertos?
To remember and honor family members who have died.
Why is Dias de los Muerts important to Maria’s family?
Because they remember and honor their loved ones together.
Do all countries use daylight saving time?
No, only some countries do.