Non-Fiction
What does the word 'non-fiction' mean?
A prose writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people, such as biography or history
Caves can be found on how many of the continents?
All 7
What continent is the grizzly bear from?
North America
What was the name of the printing press that Ben started?
The Pennsylvania Gazette
How many senses do we have?
5
Non-Fiction books are full of what?
FACTS
What impact has tourism made on caves?
A negative one?
What substance causes flamingos feathers to turn pink?
betacarotene
What was one the Ben Franklin's inventions?
The lightening rod, bifocals, glass harmonica, franklin stove, ect.
What sense do your ears use?
hearing
Why do we read non-fiction books?
To gain more knowledge of the general world
How many types of caves are there?
5
How much can a male walrus weigh?
3,700 pounds! (as much as a car)
What was the name of Ben's wife?
Deborah Franklin
What is something you can taste?
food
How do non-fiction books help children?
They teach them basic facts and help them to understand basic concepts.
What is the name for the study of caves?
Speleology
Skunks fur helps them to avoid what insect?
Bees
What item inspired the invention of the lightening rod?
A kite
Where can you use your senses?
everywhere
What is the largest known cavern in the world?
Sarawak Chamber
The emperor tamarins are known for what?
Their white mustaches
Which U.S. president did Ben work with?
George Washington
Can you use all your senses during one activity?
yes