2nd Grade: The Secret Explorers and the Lost Whales
Who are the main characters in the book?
Connor and Roshni
Who is Yutu?
An Inuit boy living in a remote Arctic village with his grandmother.
What instrument does Louisa play?
Violin
The main message or lesson of the story is called…
Theme
What is something we can do to help our Earth?
We can recycle things like paper, plastic, and cans so they can be used again instead of becoming trash.
Answers may vary.
What special team are the characters a part of?
The Secret Explorers
What is happening to the ice where Yutu lives?
The ice is melting and the environment is rapidly changing.
Which country was the book taking place in?
Tasmania
The when and where the story takes place is called…
Setting
What does conservation mean?
Protecting nature — like animals, plants, forests, and water — so they don’t get harmed, lost, or destroyed.
When the submarine hit something, the explorers noticed that an object fell past the window. What did the Explorers/submarine need the object for?
To find the way around
How does climate change affect Yutu’s home?
Yutu’s way of life is threatened by climate change—specifically, the snow and ice in his region are melting faster every year, making the environment unpredictable and dangerous.
Why is the sanctuary in danger? What are the threats it faces?
People want to dig (mine) in the forest placing the last Tasmanian tiger at risk
A person, animal, or object that plays an important role in the plot is called…
Characters
What are the 3 R’s of waste management?
♻️ Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
What is the name of the headquarters for the Secret Explorers?
Exploration Station
Why is the melting ice dangerous?
It affects lives of many living things as well as the Earth's climate system.
How does Louisa try to help the tiger?
She uses her music to help and protect it.
The sequence of events in a story is called…
Plot
What is an example of clean energy sources?
Solar energy — energy from the sun. We use special panels to catch sunlight and make electricity.
Wind energy — energy from the wind. Big windmills called turbines catch wind and make power.
Water energy — energy from moving water, like rivers or waterfalls.
What did the Explorers use to navigate when the sun went down? Was it the wind, the stars, or the sun?
The stars
What do you think the story is trying to teach us?
Melt reminds us that climate change is not a far-away problem—it's happening now, and it deeply affects people, especially those living close to nature.
What is the main message in the story, Music for Tigers?
The story teaches us to protect animals and nature, even if it's hard.
Name a subgenre within a fiction genre…
Traditional Literature
Science Fiction
Fantasy
Historical Fiction
Mystery
Poetry
What is nonrenewable vs. renewable energy?
🔋 Renewable Energy
Comes from things that never run out or can be used again and again.
Examples: Sunlight (solar), wind, water, and trees.
Good for the Earth because it doesn’t make pollution.
⚠️ Nonrenewable Energy
Comes from things that can run out and take a long time to form.
Examples: Coal, oil, and gas (fossil fuels).
Using these can hurt the Earth and cause pollution.