Vocabulary
This word means no longer existing, like the dinosaurs.
Extinct
This simple machine is a flat surface tilted at an angle, helping to move heavy objects up or down.
Incline Plane
This person uses a camera to capture important moments for news stories.
Photojournalist
This large, herbivorous animal is known for its thick skin and horn on its nose.
Rhino
This is the full name of the main character in The Report Card.
Nora Rowley
To continue living or stay alive is to do this.
Survive
This simple machine is made of a wheel with a groove for a rope or cable, used to lift heavy loads.
Pulley
If your car breaks down, you might call this person to fix it.
Mechanic
Known for being the fastest land animal, this predator can reach speeds over 60 miles per hour.
Cheetah
Nora deliberately gets bad grades to show that grades aren’t this.
Important
This is another word for 12 o’clock at night.
Midnight
This simple machine is a bar that pivots on a fulcrum to help lift or move loads.
Lever
This person works with plants, flowers, and lawns to keep them healthy and beautiful.
Gardener
This venomous snake rattles its tail as a warning before striking.
Rattlesnake
Nora’s best friend, who struggles with grades and school pressure, is named this.
Stephen
A large painting on a wall is called this.
Mural
This simple machine combines a circular object with rod in the center.
Wheel and Axle
This scientist studies ocean animals and plants, like dolphins and coral reefs.
Marine Biologist
This arachnid has pincers and a stinger that it uses to defend itself and hunt.
Scorpion
Nora’s is keeping this secret from her friends, family and teachers.
A genius
This word describes styles of clothing and trends.
Fashion
You turn this simple machine to hold things together or lift heavy objects.
Screw
You’d hire this expert to safely lead you to the top of Mount Everest.
Mountain Guide (Sherpa)
This small, agile rodent is known for hoarding nuts and seeds, often storing them in trees.
Squirrel
This is the name of the principal who becomes concerned about Nora’s actions regarding her report card.
Mrs. Hackney