SummerReads
Bikes & Boards
December 28, 2010
Comprehension Questions True or false? The “penny-farthing” bicycle had a small wheel in front and a large wheel in back. false Describe some of the changes people made to bicycles so that children and adults can ride them. Three changes were made so tRead More »Bikes & Boards
Swimming
December 28, 2010
Comprehension Questions True or false? The dog paddle is the first swimming stroke most people learn.true Which of the following is not a kind of swimming stroke?Heat stroke True or false? Goggles protect only the eyes from salt and chemicals.true A weRead More »Swimming
Thunderstorms
December 28, 2010
Comprehension Questions We described how clouds normally form during warm weather. Can you put these events in the right order? 4 As humid air cools, clouds form 2 The heated air evaporates water in lakes and oceans 1 The sun heats up the air near theRead More »Thunderstorms
Hats & Caps
December 28, 2010
Comprehension Questions True or false? The crown of a sun hat is the part that covers the top of the head. true How does wearing a wide brim hat like a sombrero help protect you from the sun? A wide brim can shade your eyes so that you can see better iRead More »Hats & Caps
Birds
December 28, 2010
Comprehension Questions Webbed feet help ducks ________.swim in the water How do perching birds stay on a perch?Perching birds have four flexible toes, three that point forward, and one that point backward. When a bird is perching on a branch, a tendonRead More »Birds
Lakes
December 28, 2010
Comprehension Questions True or false? There are more oceans than lakes. false Lakes differ from oceans because ________. lakes are smaller than oceans lakes are inland, whereas oceans surround land True or false? The Panama Canal connects the PacificRead More »Lakes
Parks
December 28, 2010
Comprehension Questions Parks are places where people can ________. All of the above What are some things that you like to do at your local park? True or false? Some parks allow owners to bring their dogs to the park. true At a park, you might see ____Read More »Parks
Bats & Balls
December 28, 2010
Comprehension Questions True or false? The T in T-ball stands for teenager because teenagers play T-ball.false Which of the following is true about T-ball?Batters hit a ball sitting on a batting tee. True or false? Every player on both teams is on theRead More »Bats & Balls
Heat Wave
December 28, 2010
Comprehension Questions Why is a wildfire during a heat wave especially dangerous? The high temperatures can make wildfires stronger and last longer. True or false? Too many people using their fans and air conditioners can cause a black-out. true DescrRead More »Heat Wave
T-Shirts & Shorts
December 28, 2010
Comprehension Questions How can you tell if a shirt is a T-shirt? T-Shirts do not have zippers, buttons, or collars. T-shirts have short sleeves. True or false? People walked around town in T-shirts 50 years ago. false What does your favorite T-shirt lRead More »T-Shirts & Shorts