Lesson 6-1
Emma loves her neighborhood. All of her friends live there. P
Also, there are lots of parks and interesting stores. P
But there's one dirty place. P
There is nothing there but trash and weeds. It's very ugly. P
One day, Emma and her friends make a plan. P
They'll turn the ugly place into a neighborhood garden! P
First, they clean up the trash. Then they pull out the weeds. P
On one side they plant tomatoes, carrots, and peppers. P
On the other side, they plant sunflowers, roses, and tulips. P
They water the garden every day. Soon, small plants begin to push through the dirt. P
Emma and her friends are excited. P
In a few weeks, there will be delicious vegetables and pretty flowers. P
It will be the nicest place in the neighborhood! P
Lesson 6-2
Some beans can move around by themselves. P
It's not a silly joke. It's true! P
You can find these "jumping beans" in Mexico. P
So, how can these beans move? The secret is a tiny moth larva. P
Moths lay their eggs in the beans. P
As the larva grows, it eats the inside of the bean. P
Then it lives in the empty space. P
When the outside of the bean gets too hot, the larva moves its body. P
This causes the bean to roll to a cooler place. P
Later, the bean breaks open and the larva comes out. P
Then it turns into a moth. P
Someday, it will lay its own eggs. P
This will make more jumping beans. P
If you ever visit Mexico, maybe you can find some of these interesting beans! P
Lesson 6-3
Mark is visiting his friend Jeremy in Seattle. P
"I have an idea," says Jeremy. P
"Let's take the Ride the Ducks tour!" Mark is confused, but he follows Jeremy. P
Soon they get into a strange vehicle. P
It looks like a boat with wheels. P
First, they ride in the vehicle through the city. P
They pass Pike Place Market and Pioneer Square. P
Then Jeremy points out the window. P
"That's the Space Needle. You can see everything from up there. P
"Suddenly, the vehicle goes into the lake! P
Mark is scared, but Jeremy tells him not to worry. P
They float on the water like a duck. "Phew!" says Mark. P
From the lake, they can see Gas Works Park and the Seattle skyline. P
Mark takes lots of pictures to show his friends and family. P
Lesson 6-4
In countries like India and Thailand, some people drive something strange. P
It's not a car. And it's not a motorcycle. It's a tuk-tuk. P
People use tuk-tuks as taxis in some South Asian countries. P
They have three wheels and a backseat for passengers. P
Tuk-tuks usually don't have any doors. But they do have a roof. P
Their funny name comes from the sound of their noisy engines. P
Tuk-tuks are popular because they are cheaper than taxis. P
Also, they can easily pass through traffic jams. P
Tourists especially enjoy them. P
Riding in a tuk-tuk is an interesting way to look around a new city. P
So, if you get a chance, take a ride in a tuk-tuk. P
It may not be as comfortable as a taxi. But you'll have a lot more fun! P
Lesson 6-5
A long time ago, there was a sheep named Thunder. P
She had a son named Lightning. P
They lived in a small town. P
Lightning often got angry and behaved badly. P
He did damage to the town. P
He pushed down houses and trees, and started fires. P
Sometimes he even hurt people. P
When Lightning did these things, Thunder tried to stop him. P
She yelled at him in a loud voice, but he never listened. P
The people in the town were very unhappy. P
They wanted Thunder and Lightning to go away. P
So they complained to the king. P
The king told the mother and son to live in the sky. P
Today, you can still see Lightning do bad things when he's angry. P
And then you can hear his mother yell at him. P
Lesson 6-6
Everyone knows that summer is hot and winter is cold. P
But why is this? It is because the Earth doesn't stand straight. P
Instead, the Earth leans to one side as it moves around the Sun. P
When it is summer, our part of the Earth leans toward the Sun. P
The sunlight hits us directly. P
This heats up the Earth, so the weather is hot in summer. P
When it is winter, our part leans away from the Sun. P
The sunlight is more spread out, so it becomes weaker. P
That makes winter cold. P
It is cold because we get less heat from the Sun in winter. P
Then what would happen if the Earth stood up straight? We wouldn't have any seasons! P
Lesson 6-7
Carlos has a problem. P
His baseball team has a game on Saturday. P
Unfortunately, it's the same day as Kerry's birthday party. P
"Dad, what should I do?" he asks. P
His father thinks about it. P
"If I drive you to Kerry's house from the baseball field, you could do both." P
"Don't you have to go to the office on Saturday?" Carlos asks. P
"I have the day off this Saturday," say his father, P
"so I can help you solve your problem. P
"On the big day, Carlos plays really hard. P
He hits a home run and his team wins! P
"Kerry will love this birthday present!" Carlos yells. P
After the game, his father quickly drives him to Kerry's house. P
When Carlos arrives at the party, he gives Kerry a special gift: the home run ball. P
Lesson 6-8
On a beautiful spring day in May, people chase a wheel of cheese down a hill. P
Welcome to the annual Cheese Rolling Festival in Gloucestershire, England. P
Cheese rolling began hundreds of years ago. P
To continue this tradition, people from around the world gather at Cooper's Hill. P
They try to catch a 3.5 kg wheel of delicious cheese before it reaches the bottom. P
This is very difficult because the cheese rolls really fast. P
If no one catches it, the winner is the first person to cross the finish line. P
First prize is the wheel of cheese. P
In past years, there were some problems. P
Too many people came to the event and some runners got hurt. P
But most people don't want this fun festival to end. P
Lesson 6-9
My sister Bonnie and I are visiting Rome with our family. P
It's very exciting. Last year, we studied ancient Rome at school. P
Now we can see everything for real. P
This morning, we visited the Colosseum. P
People used to fight here as a kind of sport. P
We wondered if the fighters were very scared. P
Next, we went to the Roman Forum. P
It was the most popular meeting spot in ancient Rome. P
Finally, we stopped at an outdoor theater called the Teatro Marcello. P
We put on ancient Roman clothes called togas. P
They looked like white dresses. P
We felt like we were ancient Romans. P
It was our favorite part of the day. P
Tomorrow, we'll visit more places. P
We hope to learn more about the lives of ancient Romans. P
Lesson 6-10
Imagine a big ship with a dragon's head. P
Can you guess who is on it? It must be Vikings! P
The Vikings lived in Northern Europe between 800 and 1066. P
They were famous for traveling long distances in their ships. P
Sometimes, the Vikings visited other countries to attack them. P
They took people's gold and money, and then sailed away. P
Other times, the Vikings stayed and became farmers. P
They were also traders. They sailed all around Europe to trade things. P
They even traveled on rivers to trade with people in Russia and Central Asia. P
The Vikings are gone now. But they left behind many stories of their adventures. P
And some of their words are now used in English. P
Because of this, people still remember the Vikings today. P
Lesson 6-11
Today, Lindsay's class is taking a field trip. P
They are visiting a local volunteer center. P
Inside the center, several people are sitting at a table. They are all knitting. P
"What are they making?" Lindsay asks Mr. Parker. P
"They are making tiny hats for babies in poor countries," he says. P
"Each year, four million babies die soon after they are born. P
The hats protect babies by keeping them warm. P
"The students are shocked. They didn't know so many babies die every year. P
Then one of the volunteers comes over and asks, "Would you like to try?" P
The students sit down at the table and learn how to knit. P
Then they each make a hat. Everyone is proud. P
They know they helped save a life. P
Lesson 6-12
Do you feel sad when you see dogs and cats without a home? P
If you want to help them, please visit our animal shelter. P
We take care of homeless pets. P
Unfortunately, some pet owners don't want their pets anymore. P
So, we take them and try to find them new homes. P
But we need help! We're looking for people to clean out cages or walk the dogs. P
Anyone can volunteer. But if you don't have time, you can still help. P
Always be kind to animals. If you see someone hurting an animal, tell an adult. P
Owning a pet is a lot of work. P
Before you get one, make sure you are ready. P
We look forward to seeing you at the shelter. P
Together, we can make a better life for all our animals. P
Lesson 6-13
One day, Tony goes to an artists' market to buy a present for his sister. P
Some people are selling paintings and jewelry. P
He sees one woman selling something strange. P
They look like sweet potatoes with holes in them. P
The woman says they are "ocarinas. P
"An ocarina is a kind of flute," she says. P
"They are thousands of years old. P
"Tony is very interested. Some are made of wood, and some are made of glass. P
There are ocarinas with five holes, and others with as many as twelve holes. P
The woman says it is easy to play an ocarina. P
"Just blow into it and cover some holes with your fingers," she explains. P
Tony tries, and beautiful sounds come out! P
He thinks his sister will love it. It's the perfect gift! P
Lesson 6-14
Everyone has seen a piano before. P
But did you know there is a very similar instrument? P
It's called a harpsichord. P
Pianos and harpsichords both have black and white keys. P
When you press these keys, sounds come out. P
But the sounds don't come out of the keys. P
They actually come from strings inside both instruments. P
In a piano, the strings are hit by small hammers. P
However, in a harpsichord, the strings are pulled to make sounds. P
There are some other differences, too. P
Harpsichord keys are slimmer than piano keys. P
Also, the colors of the keys are reversed on a harpsichord and a piano. P
Most people play the piano these days. P
However, some musicians are learning to play the traditional harpsichord again. P
Lesson 6-15
Charlie wanted a new bike. But he didn't have enough money. P
So, he started his own business. P
He walked other people's dogs and they paid him. P
Soon, Charlie was walking several dogs each day. P
His friend Sandy offered to help. But Charlie said no. P
He wanted all the money for himself. P
A few days later, Sandy saw Charlie trying to walk many dogs at once. P
He looked stressed. "Do you want some help now?" asked Sandy. P
"Yes!" answered Charlie. When they worked together, walking the dogs was much easier. P
That night, Charlie offered Sandy half of the money. P
"I'm your friend," said Sandy. "I don't want money. P
"But she wanted something else. P
She wanted a chance to ride Charlie's new bike. P
"That sounds fair," said Charlie, and they shook hands and smiled. P
Lesson 6-16
Kyle MacDonald had a red paperclip. P
He wanted to trade it for something better. P
One day, he posted a picture of the paperclip on the Internet. P
He hoped to exchange it for a house in one year. P
It sounded impossible, but Kyle didn't care. P
He started by trading his paperclip for a fish-shaped pen. P
Next, he traded the pen for a doorknob. P
Then he exchanged the doorknob for a camping stove. P
He did this again and again. P
And he posted all of the information on his blog. P
Finally, after 14 trades, his dream came true. P
He traded for a house in Canada! P
Kyle published a book about his experience, called One Red Paperclip . P
Later, his experience was also listed in Guinness World Records in 2008. P
Kyle's record was "Most Successful Internet Trade. P
Lesson 6-17
Marcy and Hannah were eating lunch. P
All the students were talking about a ghost. P
"There's a ghost in our school," said Marcy. P
She said it was a ghost baby. P
It cried on the playground at night. P
"Aren't you scared?" But Hannah wasn't afraid. P
She didn't believe in ghosts. So she made a plan. P
"Let's meet at the playground tonight," she said. "Bring a flashlight. P
"Marcy was nervous, but she agreed. P
That night, Hannah and Marcy met at the playground. P
Soon, they heard a terrible sound. P
It was the ghost baby! Marcy ran away. P
But Hannah pointed her flashlight under a bench. P
It wasn't a ghost baby. It was just a hungry kitten. P
Hannah decided to keep the kitten as a pet. P
And she gave it a name -Ghost! P
Lesson 6-18
Plato was one of the smartest people in ancient Greece. P
He wrote about many things, including math and science. P
Around 360 BC, he wrote a story about a great and powerful city. P
The city was called Atlantis. P
Its people built tall buildings and large bridges. P
And they had a very strong army. P
But suddenly, the city sunk into the ocean in just one day. P
These days, there are many books and movies about Atlantis. P
Was it a real place? No one knows. P
But many people are still looking for Atlantis. P
Some people think they found it under the sea in Spain. P
Other people think it's at the bottom of the Caribbean Sea. P
Atlantis is one of the biggest mysteries in history. P
If you wanted to find it, where would you look? P
Lesson 6-19
A long time ago, there was a fierce lion called Leo in ancient Greece. P
Leo was huge and he attacked many people. People tried to fight him. P
But their swords couldn't pass through his strong skin. P
Finally, a goddess named Hera sent Hercules to kill Leo. P
He was the strongest man in the world. P
But everyone thought Hercules would fail, too. P
Hercules bravely walked into Leo's cave. P
He didn't even bring his sword. He only used his hands. P
When Hercules came back out, he was wearing Leo's skin as a coat. P
Hera wanted people to remember Hercules's brave act. P
She made a picture of Leo with stars in the sky. P
Today, we can still see the group of stars known as Leo the Lion. P
Lesson 6-20
During a solar eclipse, it gets dark in the middle of the day. P
Let's see how it happens. P
First, put an orange and a golf ball on a table. P
They should be 20 cm away from each other. P
Next, stand about 60 cm away from the table. P
Then, hold a flashlight at table level. P
The flashlight, golf ball, and orange should form a straight line. P
Finally, turn on the flashlight. P
Look at the golf ball's shadow on the orange. P
This is what happens during a solar eclipse. P
The orange is the Earth, the golf ball is the Moon, and the flashlight is the Sun. P
A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth. P
If you get a chance to see a solar eclipse, don't miss it! P
Lesson 6-21
You might want a dog or cat as a pet. Both can be wonderful pets. P
But which is better for you? Here are three things to consider. P
First, how much time can you spend on your pet? P
Dogs need a lot of care. Their fur needs to be brushed and washed. P
Also, they need to be walked every day. P
But cats clean and take care of themselves. P
It takes less time to care for them. P
Second, how much space do you have for your pet? P
Dogs need a lot of space because they need to exercise and runaround. P
But cats do not usually need as much space as dogs. P
Last, what do you want your pet to be like? Cats are independent. P
They like to be alone in quiet places, so they don't bother you much. P
But dogs are active and social. P
They have lots of energy, and they often want to play with you. P
Think about these questions carefully. P
Make sure your pet matches you. Then, you'll have a great new friend. P
Lesson 6-22
A long time ago, Dog and Cat were wild and free. P
One day, Dog heard Man talking. P
Man wanted to catch Dog and Cat. P
He wanted them as his pets. P
Dog hated Cat, but he had to tell her about Man's plan. P
Neither of them wanted to be a pet. P
After Dog explained the problem, they agreed to work together. P
Then, Cat made a plan. Dog didn't trust Cat. P
Her plan sounded too difficult. P
She might trick him. Then, only he would be Man's pet. P
Dog couldn't let that happen, so he built a trap for Cat. P
Cat didn't trust Dog. He wasn't following her plan. P
She thought he and Man might be working together. P
She didn't want to be Man's pet, so she built a trap for Dog. P
Man soon found them both. P
They were caught in each other's traps! P
Man took them without any effort. P
"Why didn't we work together?" asked Cat and Dog. P
They regretted not working together, but it was too late. P
Lesson 6-23
Animals can do amazing things, so robot designers study them carefully. P
This helps them make better robots. P
Rats, for example, have poor eyesight. P
To find their way, they use their whiskers to feel things around them. P
Whiskers are long, sensitive hairs on the faces of some animals. P
Rats brush their whiskers against things. P
In this way, they can tell the size, shape, and texture of objects. P
Robot designers have made robot rats with plastic whiskers. P
These robots can find their way in dark or smoky places. P
Someday, they might help firefighters rescue people from burning buildings. P
Ants also inspire robot designers. P
Ants work together to solve problems. P
When they find food, they make a trail with a special smell. P
Other ants can follow it to the food. P
Fire ants can also survive floods by linking their bodies together into living rafts. P
Robot designers have made tiny robots that cooperate like ants to complete their tasks. P
Future robot ants could do difficult jobs, such as finding earthquake survivors. P
These robots and others are now being developed. P
In the future, they may be an important part of our everyday lives. P
Lesson 6-24
Last year, my dad bought a guard robot to keep us safe. P
He made funny sounds, so we called him "Plinky." P
On Plinky's first night, everyone woke up. P
There was a loud sound and flashing lights. It was Plinky's alarm. P
Everyone was scared, but there was no danger. P
Plinky had thought our cat was a thief. P
A few days later, it happened again. P
Plinky's alarm rang and woke everyone up, but it was just a noise. P
Plinky had heard a tree branch hitting the window. Dad was angry. P
He decided to take Plinky back to the store. P
Later that night, we all woke up again to Plinky's alarm. P
No one wanted to get up because we thought it was another false alarm. P
Then, we smelled smoke. It was a fire! P
Quickly, we ran outside. Soon, the fire trucks arrived. P
Plinky had called them. Everything was going to be okay. P
I gave Plinky a big hug. He had saved our family. P
Lesson 6-25
Gorillas and orangutans are very similar to each other. P
Both eat mostly plants and fruit and occasionally insects. P
They also usually give birth to a single baby at a time. P
They both even use tools. P
However, there are several differences between these two apes. P
First, they look quite different. P
Gorillas have black hair, but orangutans' hair is reddish brown. P
Gorillas are also much larger than orangutans. P
They can weigh up to 275 kilograms, while orangutans' weight only reaches about 90 kilograms. P
In addition, the two apes live in different places and in different ways. P
Orangutans live alone up in the rainforest trees of Southeast Asia. P
Gorillas, however, live in small groups mostly on the ground of African forests. P
Despite their differences, these animals still have something important in common. P
They are both in danger. P
There are very few gorillas and orangutans left in the world. because people are cutting down their forest homes. P
We need to protect their forests for them. P
These creatures need our help. P
Lesson 6-26
A monkey lived in a mango tree by a river. P
One day, a crocodile came by and rested under the tree. P
The monkey threw some mangos down to him. P
The crocodile loved them and started visiting the monkey daily to eat mangos. P
Soon, they became friends. P
After a while, the crocodile took his wife some mangos. P
She also loved them, but she wanted to eat the monkey too. P
The monkey would taste sweet because he only ate mangos. P
The crocodile's wife made a plan. P
She pretended to be sick and told her husband that the only medicine was a monkey's heart. P
The crocodile didn't want his wife to die. P
He tricked the monkey into coming to their house across the river. P
To cross it, the monkey rode on the crocodile's back. P
Halfway across, the crocodile revealed his wife's problem. P
The monkey thought quickly. P
He said he had left his heart in the mango tree. P
They went back, and the monkey escaped. P
Angrily, he told the crocodile to go away. P
The crocodile had lost his friend and the mangos. P
Lesson 6-27
Perfume has a long history going back to the ancient world. P
In particular, the ancient Egyptians were famous for their perfume. P
They used it in many ways. P
First, the ancient Egyptians used perfume in religious ceremonies. P
They thought that the gods liked perfume. P
They wanted to please the gods, so they washed the gods' statues with perfume every day. P
The ancient Egyptians also used perfume in their daily lives. P
They put perfumed oil on their bodies every day. P
It felt good and protected their skin from the hot, dry weather. P
Perfume was also an important part of funerals in ancient Egypt. P
The ancient Egyptians put it on mummies to make them smell better. P
Plus, they thought the dead wanted to use perfume, so they even put it in their tombs. P
Perfume played a key role in many parts of the ancient Egyptians' lives. P
They might not have been able to Imagineering without it. P
Lesson 6-28
Today, my class went to a perfume museum. P
A perfumer guided us through it. P
She said she makes perfume by mixing nice-smelling oils. P
Then, she let us smell them. P
Some, like the jasmine, sandalwood, and lemongrass oils, came from flowers, herbs, and trees. P
Together, they smelled like a beautiful garden. P
Other oils were from different types of fruit. P
For example, we tried orange and lime oils. P
But the grapefruit oil had the best smell. P
After the tour, we made our own perfume. It's not hard. P
Perfume has three smells: a top, a middle, and a base. P
The top smell is the one you smell first. P
I chose grapefruit for that. Next, the middle smell comes out. P
It lasts longer than the top smell but not as long as the base smell. P
For the middle and base smells, I picked jasmine and sandalwood. P
First, I put drops of the sandalwood oil into some alcohol and then added the jasmine and grapefruit oils too. P
Next, I gently shook them and added some special water. P
Now I have my very own perfume! P
Lesson 6-29
Which flower helps people make food, cosmetics, and art? It is the sunflower! P
The sunflower got its name for a reason. P
Just like its name says, it looks a lot like the sun. P
It has a round, brown center with yellow petals around it. P
Interestingly, the sunflower's scientific name "Helianthus" comes from the Greek words "helios" and "anthos. P
" They mean "sun" and "flower." P
Every part of a sunflower is useful. P
The leaves are food for farm animals, and the stems can beamed into paper. P
But the seeds are the most important part. P
People, birds, and animals eat them. P
Some people also make healthy oil from them. P
They use this oil to fry food. P
They also put it in cosmetics. P
It makes their skin soft and smooth. P
Many artists like to paint sunflowers. P
Vincent van Gogh was amazed by the beauty of sunflowers. P
He painted them in many different ways. P
Other famous artists, such as Diego Rivera and Gustav Klimt, also painted pictures of them. P
Sunflowers help us make many important things. P
We should be thankful for this wonderful flower. P
Lesson 6-30
There once lived a water nymph named Clytie. P
Her long, golden hair floated around her when she swam in these. P
One day, Clytie was swimming with the other water nymphs. P
She looked up and saw Helios, the sun god. P
A golden light came from his sun chariot. P
He drove it across the sky every day. P
He gave light and warmth to everything on earth. P
Clytie fell in love with this handsome god at first sight. P
However, he ignored her. P
He never looked down from the sky. P
Every day, Clytie watched Helios fly across the sky. P
She didn't move or eat anything. P
She just sat on the ground and watched Helios. P
After nine days, Clytie's feet grew into the ground, and her golden hair became yellow petals. P
She turned into a sunflower! P
Clytie still watches Helios fly across the sky. P
And every fall, her seeds fall to the ground. P
They are the tears of her sad love. P
Lesson 6-31
Have you ever seen a ballet? Ballet dancers jump very lightly. P
They even dance on their toes. P
But they can only do that with special shoes. P
There are two types of shoes in ballet. P
The first type is ballet shoes. P
They are also called "ballet slippers." P
Beginner wear these shoes. P
They are soft and flexible. P
They are made from smooth leather or thick cloth. P
They also come in different colors, such as pink, white, or black. P
Both men and women wear ballet shoes. P
Women traditionally use pink ones, while men use white or black ones. P
The other type is Pointe shoes. P
Their other name is "toe shoes. P
"These shoes are for advanced dancers only. P
They use them to stand and dance on the tips of their toes. P
Pointe shoes are hard and stiff. P
The front part has layers of cloth and paper that are glued together. P
The bottom parties made from thick leather. P
Dancers can choose from many different colors. P
Men rarely wear toe shoes. P
They are mainly for women. P
Lesson 6-32
Sarah really wanted to be a ballerina, but she was only four. P
She was too young for ballet classes. P
Sarah was sad, but her mother had a surprise. P
She had bought tickets for The Nutcracker. P
Sarah was going to see the ballet! P
Sarah counted down the days. P
Every day, she put on her ballet shoes. P
She danced in front of the mirror just like the Sugar Plum Fairy. P
The Sugar Plum Fairways her favorite character from The Nutcracker. P
On the night of the show, Sarah was very excited. P
Everyone sat down. The lights went out, and the curtain went up. P
Sarah's parents watched the stage. No one was watching Sarah. P
Then, Sarah's mother saw something. P
Sarah was on the stage! She was dancing like the Sugar Plum Fairy! P
The music and the dancers stopped. Everyone laughed. P
The dancers walked Sarah to the side of the stage. P
Her dad came and took her back to her seat. P
After the show, a man gave Sarah a note. P
It was from the Sugar Plum Fairy. It said, "I like your dancing!" P
Lesson 6-33
Being a reporters an interesting job. P
Reporters write about events in their country or around the world. P
They also talk to people, ask questions, and find out more about important events. P
Some reporters' stories are printed in newspapers and magazines. P
Other reporters talk on the radio or TV. P
A lot of young people want to be reporters. Maybe you do too. P
You need to take special courses to become reporter, but you can start doing some things right now! P
First, read newspapers and magazines. P
In this way, you will learn how reporters write their stories. P
You will also learn lot of new words. P
Also, practice writing every day. P
Keeping a diary or a blog will make you a good writer. P
All kinds of reporters need to write well. P
Maybe you can even do some reporting. P
Schools and other community groups often have small newspapers. P
There are also websites that sometimes need kid reporters. P
This will give you important experience. P
Lesson 6-34
Brian was a writer for the school newspaper. P
He wrote about sports teams and events at the school. P
Not many students were interested in the newspaper though. P
Then one day, Brian heard some big news. P
A popular soccer team was coming to play in his city. P
Brian wanted to write a story about them. P
The next day, Brian went to a meeting. P
There, reporters could ask the soccer team questions. P
Brian wanted to go in, bathe didn't have a special card. P
He tried talking to the man at the door. P
Luckily, the man liked him and let him in! P
Famous soccer players from the team were sitting behind big desk. P
Brian listened and took notes. P
Luckily again, head an opportunity to ask a question. P
He asked the goalkeeper about his best game. P
The goalkeeper told them about playing in the World Cup finals. P
It was really interesting. P
The next day, Brian wrote about the meeting. P
When the newspaper came out, everyone read his story. P
They thought it was amazing. P
Brian was very proud of himself. P
Lesson 6-35
Rachel Carson was an American biologist. P
In 1958, she received alerter from a friend. P
It explained that birds were accidentally being killed by DDT, a powerful chemical used to kill harmful insects. P
Most people didn't believed was dangerous. P
They just thought it made their lives better. P
Carson decided to write a book to warn them. P
The book is called Silent Spring. P
It begins with a story about a town. P
This town is silent because DDT has killed nearly everything. P
Then, it describes how chemicals hurt the environment. P
They pollute the soil and water, harming plants, animals, and humans. P
There were strong reactions to the book. P
Chemical companies were angry and said Carson's ideas were not true, but most scientists supported her. P
Many people were also worried, so they wrote letters to the government. P
The government checked the ideas and found that they were true. P
Then, the government made laws controlling the use of chemicals. P
Because of Silent Spring, many people learned how our use of chemicals can harm nature. P
Soon after, they began working together to protect the environment. P
Lesson 6-36
Ribbit! The African chief sat up wide awake. P
Not again! He couldn't sleep because all the frogs were making too much noise. P
He made a plan to fix the problem. P
The next morning, the chief called the villagers together and said, "These frogs are always noisy. P
Let's go kill them all!"Quickly, everyone obeyed the chief. P
The only one who didn't was an old, wise woman. P
The chief saw the woman standing still. P
"Why aren't you killing the frogs?" he asked. P
"Chief, what you are doings wrong," she answered. P
"Everything is connected. P
If you kill the frogs, then other changes will happen." P
But the chief ignored the woman, and the villagers killed all the frogs. P
For a while, he was able to sleep well since the frogs were gone. P
But then. Buzz! The chief suddenly woke up with mosquitoes all-around him. P
Outside, the villagers were scratching and slapping bugs everywhere. P
The old woman shook her headland said to the chief, P
"You killed the frogs, so nothing ate the mosquito larvae. P
Now the villages full of mosquitoes. P
Lesson 6-37
Ludwig van Beethoven was born in 1770 in Germany. P
His first music teacher washes father, who was also musician. P
He later had other teachers. P
Beethoven showed an excellent talent for music from a very early age. P
In1778 at the age of seven, heave his first public piano performance. P
During his early years, his hearing was fine. P
In 1792, Beethoven moved to Vienna, Austria. P
He gave many concerts and quickly became famous for his piano skills. P
He also composed a lot of famous music. P
However, he started to go deaf in his late twenties. P
The rest of Beethoven's life was hard. P
Over time, his hearing loss became serious. P
However, he wanted to continue writing music. P
He did it by feeling the vibrations of his piano. P
In this way, he could tell how the song would sound. P
He finished his best piece of music, the Ninth Symphony, in 1824. P
He was totally deaf at the time. P
At the first concert of the symphony, Beethoven couldn't hear people clapping, P
but he could see that they liked it. P
Lesson 6-38
Today, I heard the song "Isn't She Lovely" on the radio. P
Afterward, the DJ spoke about its singer and composer, Stevie Wonder. P
He is an incredible person! P
Stevie Wonder went blind soon after he was born. P
However, he was really good at music. P
He taught himself how to play the piano, harmonica, and drums. P
He also made a singing group with a friend. P
Together, they sang on the street and at parties. P
When Stevie Wonder was 11, Motown Records asked him to make music for them. P
He had his first number one hit at 13. It was unbelievable. P
No one had ever done that before! P
And that was only Stevie Wonder's first success. P
He has made many U.S.top ten hits. P
He has also won numerous awards for his music. P
Twenty-two of those were Grammy Awards. P
Only the best musicians win Grammys. P
Stevie Wonder has greatly influenced modern music. P
Hissings have even been in many movies. P
He is without question one of the world's greatest musicians. P
Lesson 6-39
Many people celebrate New Year's Day on January 1. P
However, there are also other traditional new year festivals. P
They are celebrated in different ways at different times. P
In April, Thai people have the festival of Songkran, their traditional new year celebration. P
During the celebration, people use water to clean statues of Buddha. P
They also gently splash each other with water to show respect and receive blessing. P
Nowadays, they even enjoy water fights in the street. P
The Maori people of New Zealand celebrate Matariki. P
It is named after a group of stars which signals the Maori New-year. P
The festival starts around the first new moon after these stars appear. P
People fly kites to show the connection between heaven and earth. P
In Bali, Indonesia, Hindu people celebrate Nyepi. P
It is the first day of the Balinese Saka calendar. P
On Nyepi, people stay silent and think deeply. P
They don't work, eat, travel, or use lights. P
But on the days before and after the holiday, P
there are noisy, fun events, like a parade of giant, scary statues called "ogoh-ogoh." P
Wouldn't it be fun to attend a traditional new year festival? P
Lesson 6-40
On my 12th birthday, my parents let me have a sleepover. P
I invited some friends to my house. P
My mom promised to keep our dog, Happy, outside. P
She also said my sister, Eva, would stay upstairs. P
No one wants a dog or little sister at a sleepover! P
Everyone arrived before seven. We had pizza and popcorn and then watched a movie. P
We were having fun, and the party was going really well. P
Suddenly, it started raining, and there was a loud crack of thunder. P
Happy scratched wildly at the door. P
She was afraid of the thunder and wanted to come in. P
There was another crack. The lights went out, and so did the TV! It got really dark. P
No one saw Eva come downstairs and let the dog in. P
Happy ran into the living room. P
She ran all around, splashing water and mud everywhere. P
My friends tried to avoid her, but they stepped on the pizza and knocked over the drinks. P
When the lights came on again, everyone laughed. P
What a mess! My friends will never forget that messy sleepover! P
Lesson 6-41
Some teens say they are addicted to smart phones or playing computer games alone because they do not know what to do in their free time. P
If you think like that, I can give you better ideas than playing with machines. P
That's joining an after-school club! P
See why an after-school program is the right way to have fun after school. P
After-school programs are more flexible than regular classes in school. P
You are free to ask for new rules? games? or a longer timeline to your teacher. P
This will help you feel more independent. P
Students at different ages can join after-school clubs. P
If you are an older student in your group, you can have the opportunity to be a helper and a role model for younger students! P
This will help build your leadership skills, responsibility? and self-esteem. P
A lot of new friends are waiting for you in the after-school clubs. P
You won't feel lonely when you're running up the field with your soccer teammates. P
Are you interested? If so? you need to talk with your parents first. P
If they say it's okay, then find out what activities are available in your school or community. P
How about trying new things? P
You will feel like a new person with your new after-school activities! P
Lesson 6-42
Jay transferred to a new school because of his dad's new job. P
Jay found it very hard to fit in at his new school. P
He had no friends and had to fight to stay awake in class. P
Finally Jay talked to his dad about his problems. P
His dad advised that Jay join an after-school club. P
Jay wondered how helpful it would be, but his dad's story changed Jay's mind. P
"As you know, your grandfather was a serviceman, so my family had to move every three years. P
I felt exactly the same as you do now. P
One day at my second school, I saw a poster with the words 'Drama Club.' P
I was not sure I could be in a play, but I attended the audition for a new 'Peter Pan.' P
I was so nervous? but I tried my best. P
After I finished, all the members cheered. P
I got the lead role of Peter Pan! P
As I practiced every day, I quickly became friends with everyone. P
After I recited lines from the play in my class, my classmates also cheered for me. P
Class wasn't boring anymore! P
On the night of the show I gave an excellent performance. P
Finally, I felt like I belonged to my school. P
I'm sure the after-school program will help you!" P
The next day, Jay woke up early and rushed to his school. P
He was excited as he looked at the list of after-school programs. P
Lesson 6-43
Easter is an important holiday in many countries around the world. P
Families often gather at one house and enjoy eating all the delicious food, especially the Easter cakes. P
People eat different kinds of Easter cakes in different countries. P
In Russia, they serve a traditional Easter dessert called "Pashka." P
Russians use a lot of cream cheese and cottage cheese to make it. P
It is like a sweet cheesecake. P
It is shaped much like a pyramid and has the letters "XB" on it. P
In Russian, this means "Christ has risen." P
If you go to Spain at Easter, you might eat "la Mona de Pascua." P
It is a Spanish Easter cake shaped like a donut. P
There is a layer of jam inside the cake. P
Bakers cover the top with chocolate eggs, almonds, and colorful feathers. P
Imagine that! It is tradition for the godparents to give this food to their godchildren on Easter. P
A famous Easter food in Italy is "la Colomba Pasquale." P
It is a cake with a special shape. P
It is shaped like a dove! P
The dove is a symbol for peace. P
Before the bread is baked, people cover it with almonds and sugar. P
It can also be decorated with sweet frosting and fresh fruit. P
Easter cakes are different in every country. P
What kind of Easter cakes or pastries do you have in your country? P
Lesson 6-44
Dear Catherine, How was Easter in America? P
We call Easter "Pasen" in the Netherlands, and it is a big holiday for us! P
We usually celebrate Pasen with our friends. P
So my family was very busy preparing Easter dinner for the guests. P
I helped my mom prepare all of the foods. P
First, I made colored eggs. P
I boiled a few eggs and let them cool in cold water. P
Then, I painted them with bright colors. P
We hid them around the house. P
The children had a fun Easter egg hunt. P
Mom asked me to help her make the Paasstol for everyone to share. P
It is yummy Easter bread. P
First, we made the dough. P
Then, we kneaded the dough with our hands. P
It was hard work! P
After that, we added sweet fruits like currants, raisins, and candied cherries. P
Mom put a little almond paste in the middle of the dough. P
I folded in the sides until it was covered. P
Last, we baked the bread. P
It smelled wonderful! P
We got the other foods ready too. P
I put lots of chocolate eggs around the table. P
Dad brought in some smoked salmon and smoked eel. P
Last, my brother put some candles on the table. P
Finally, our guests knocked on the door! P
I wish that you were one of them! P
I hope that you come and visit me next Easter! P
Take care! Your friend, Tessa P
Lesson 6-45
People think bees are helpful insects because they give us honey. P
We use honey in a lot of different foods. P
Many people like to pour sweet honey over bread or cakes, or add it to tea. P
But, bees do not just give honey. P
Bees are very important to farmers. P
They help farmers grow fresh fruits and vegetables all year. P
They do this by pollinating the flowers on these plants. P
Pollination means mixing the pollen from two flowers. P
Bees take pollen from one flower to another. P
When the pollen mixes, the plant can grow fruit and vegetables. P
Bees help pollinate a lot of favorites like almonds, cucumber, garlic, onions, strawberries, and even watermelon. P
Other animals help pollinate too. P
But bees are often the best pollinators. P
Scientists worry that if the number of bees declines, the amount of fruits and vegetables will decrease too. P
Some animals may die because they won't have enough food. P
The number of bees around the world is decreasing quickly. P
However, it's not too late to try to increase the bee population. P
First, you can plant flowers that bees like in your garden. P
Next, you can be careful not to hurt the bees' homes. P
Finally, remember that we should respect them, not be afraid of them. P
Tell your friends about the importance of bees. P
Lesson 6-46
One day Kate was especially excited. P
Her mom gave her a big bag from the garden store. P
There were many packages of seeds inside. P
Kate and her mom dug little holes for each seed in the garden. P
Kate put every seed into its own hole. P
She planted cucumbers, celery, radishes, and blackberries. P
Kate waited for her new garden to bloom. P
She really wanted to taste the delicious food. P
One day, when she was about to water the plants, a bee buzzed by Kate's face. P
Kate was surprised. P
She yelled and asked her dad to drive away the bees. P
She didn't want any insects around. P
He just smiled and explained how important bees are. P
Bees help plants to grow because they take pollen from one flower to another and mix their pollen. P
When the pollen of one flower pollinates another, the plant can make fruit and vegetables. P
Her dad said if there were no bees in the garden, Kate wouldn't have anything to eat. P
Kate listened to her dad, but she still didn't like the bees. P
For the next few days, bees flew around the garden. P
Over the next few weeks, all the plants in the garden started to grow. P
Kate was so happy to see them that she changed her mind. P
She went out into the garden and picked a cucumber. P
Then, she said, "Thank you, my bee friends!" P
Lesson 6-47
Do you want to be an inventor? Most inventions take a lot of time and effort. P
However, some inventions are complete accidents! P
One of these accidents became a tasty snack-chocolate chip cookies! P
In 1930, Ruth Graves Wakefield was preparing food for a party. P
She wanted to make chocolate cookies, but she didn't have any baker's chocolate. P
She cut a chocolate bar into small pieces. P
She put them in the dough. P
She thought the chocolate would melt into the cookies in the oven, but they didn't. P
The chocolate was just stuck in the cookies. P
Her party guests loved the look and taste of the new cookies! P
Today's chocolate chip cookies use the same recipe. P
Another accidental invention is potato chips. P
In 1853, George Crum was working at a fancy resort in Saratoga Springs. P
One of his customers ordered French fries. P
He got mad at George because the fries were too thick. P
George made another batch of fries. P
The customer still thought they were too thick. P
George was angry so he made the next fries too thin to eat with a fork. P
The customer thought the "chips" looked strange, but they were very delicious. P
The other customers all loved the chips too. P
Some inventions can happen from accidents. P
Don't feel bad the next time you're faced with something unexpected. P
You never know! Maybe your accident will be the next creative invention! P
Lesson 6-48
Our teacher had big news today. P
She said our school would be having an invention contest. P
We can try inventing anything we can imagine. P
I don't have any ideas. P
I'm a little bit nervous. P
The contest is only two weeks away. P
Oh, I have to feed Nibbler now. P
That hamster eats so much! P
Today, I tried to make a robo-dog. P
I attached batteries to the toy poodle's back. P
It didn't move! It just made noises. P
Then, I thought an electric bike would be fun. P
But my sister wouldn't let me use her bike. P
Just then, I saw Nibbler by chance. P
He did something strange. P
He bumped the side of his cage and some food fell in. P
Oh, my! It gave me a great idea. P
I finally made my invention! I realized that Nibbler always needs food. P
I made something so he can get food by himself. P
First, I put his food in an old can with a hole in the bottom. P
Then, I covered the hole with cardboard. P
I attached string to the cardboard. P
When he pulls the string, food comes out! P
I did it! I received first prize in the invention contest! P
The judges said my food dispenser was a great idea. P
I felt great and my teacher was proud of me. P
I said thank you to Nibbler too. P
What a great day! P
Lesson 6-49
UNESCO is a group of 195 countries in the United Nations. P
They choose some special places around the world as "World Heritage Sites" using certain criteria. P
There are many sites that we've never even heard of. P
Some are now becoming famous tourist spots. P
Let's look at a few. P
The Wieliczka Salt Mine is located in southern Poland. P
Many tourists like to visit this site. P
There are amazing rock salt carvings including statues, carved paintings, chapels, and a wedding hall. P
The air in the caves is very clean. P
Some visitors feel their allergies get better because they can breathe easier in there. P
Yellowstone National Park is a vast park in America. P
It is among the most popular parks in America. P
Around 2 million tourists travel there each year. P
They enjoy hiking, camping, and viewing all the scenery and wildlife. P
Yellowstone is also famous for the Old Faithful Geyser. P
It shoots hot water into the air about every 90 minutes. P
The Galapagos Islands are a group of small islands off the coast of Ecuador. P
These islands are famous because they have many unique types of animals. P
These animals only live there. P
You can't find them anywhere else in the world. P
The animals include 11 types of giant tortoises, flightless birds, iguanas, penguins, sea-lions, and more! P
UNESCO adds more World Heritage Sites to the list each year. P
Are there any special places in your country? P
Lesson 6-50
Our class had a field trip last week. P
We went to visit a World Heritage Site. P
We drove just outside of Krakow, Poland, and arrived at the Wieliczka Salt Mine! P
First, we met our guide. P
His name was Mateusz. P
Then we went into the mine and walked down, down, down. P
There were 350 steps! While we walked, Mateusz told us the legend of Princess Kinga. P
According to the legend, the salt mining started here because of her. P
We reached the first room. P
It was a beautiful chapel! P
All of the walls were carved into religious scenes. P
There were wonderful statues everywhere. P
I couldn't believe that it was all made from rock salt. P
The salt on my table is white, but this salt was very dark. P
I tried to lick the wall but my teacher, Mr. Ibarra, stopped me. P
Mateusz laughed and said it was okay to try. P
Yuck! It didn't taste good at all! P
I should have listened to Mr. Ibarra. P
Last, we came to an underground lake. P
The water was light blue and there were salt stalagmites. P
Mateusz explained that a stalagmite was a rock pillar made by dripping water. P
Before we left, we came to the souvenir shop. P
I bought a miniature rock salt statue of Princess Kinga. P
I felt sad to leave this place and say good bye to Mateusz. P
He led the tour so well! This field trip was a great experience. P
Lesson 6-51
The word triathlon comes from two ancient Greek words. P
The Greek word trei means "three" and the word athlos means "contest." P
Triathlon means "three contests". P
"A triathlon is a long race with three separate sports: swimming, cycling, and running. P
Historians believe the triathlon may have started in France, in the 1920s or 1930s. P
At this time, France had a popular event called "Les Trois Sports" (the three sports). P
In these races, competitors swam, rode bicycles, and ran a foot race. P
The first modern triathlon was held in San Diego in 1974, and 46 people took part in it. P
The triathlon became an Olympic event at the Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, in 2000. P
If you want to be an Olympic triathlon champion, you must be very, very fit. P
The swim is 1.5km long. P
It can be in a lake, a river, or in a swimming pool. P
Right after the swim, you must cycle for 40km. P
Athletes don't take a break between events. P
The final event is a 10km run. P
Athletes spend almost all their time training to get their bodies ready. P
Most triathlon athletes say the sport is their favorite because it is so difficult. P
Their bodies don't get a chance to rest. P
But triathlon competitors like seeing how far they can push their bodies. P
Do you want to try a triathlon? P
Lesson 6-52
"Run until it hurts. Then run some more." P
My dad said that to me when I was 13 years old. P
Those words still live in my heart today. P
I liked being an athlete and took part in many sports. P
My favorite was the triathlon. P
I competed every year in high school. P
I wanted to go to the Olympics. P
Then, when I was 17 years old, I had a car accident. P
I lost my leg. P
The doctors told me I might not walk again. P
They told me, "You are lucky to be alive. Forget the Olympics." P
They gave me an artificial leg. P
I practiced getting used to it. P
Whenever I felt pain, I remembered my dad's words. P
By the end of the year, I could walk again. P
Then I saw something exciting on the news. P
"The triathlon will be an official event in the 2016 Paralympics in Brazil." P
I had a goal again. P
Now, I train every day, and think of that gold medal. P
In the morning? I swim in a lake without my artificial leg. P
We won't be allowed to use artificial legs during the swim. P
After that, I put on my artificial leg and get on my bicycle. P
Then I cycle for 40 km. P
Finally, I do my running practice. P
I'm excited to go to Brazil in two years. P
I hope I can make my dad proud. P
Lesson 6-53
Hunger is a major problem in the world. P
It is believed that someone dies of hunger every 3.6 seconds. P
Seventy-five percent of these deaths are children. P
Sadly, food waste is a serious problem as well. P
We are throwing out uneaten food because we no longer want to eat it or it is old and spoiled. P
This causes a lot of trouble for our planet and ourselves. P
Because food waste is the largest type of garbage in the world, it causes many problems. P
The food waste in garbage dumps makes a dangerous gas. P
This gas is one of the major reasons why we are experiencing climate change. P
Furthermore, we use more water and money due to food waste. P
More water is needed to dispose of food at dumps. P
Also, we need some machines that help us dispose of food properly. P
They are very expensive to run. P
What can we do to solve it? P
We should check the food we have in our fridges before we buy new food. P
Before we go to the market, we should make our grocery list. P
If we get too much food, it is good to share it with our friends and neighbors. P
It would be great to have no more wasted food! P
The food we throw away could save someone's life. P
Lesson 6-54
One Friday afternoon, Simon came home from school. P
"Mom, I'm home!" he yelled, but there was no answer. P
Simon found his mom in the garage. P
She was looking at the garbage can in the corner. P
It was full of their food waste. P
She said, "Oh.Hi, honey." She sounded sad. P
"We waste too much food. P
We throw out half of the food we buy! P
It breaks my heart to see this. P
People are starving in other places." P
Just then, Simon had an idea. P
He ran upstairs to his room and got a notepad and a pencil. P
He thought, "How can we stop wasting food?" P
He started to make a list: P
The Nicholson Family Waste-Not Promise P
1. We will eat the food in our fridge before we buy new food. P
2. We will only buy as much food as we can eat. P
3. We will not buy things that are not on our grocery list. P
4. We will use old food as compost in our garden. P
5. We will share any extra food with our neighbors. P
Simon showed the list to his mother. P
"This is a family promise. P
I'll be the first to sign it." And he did. P
Then his mother wrote her name next to his. P
She hugged him and said, "You're such a smart boy! P
I know your father and sister will like this idea too!" P
Lesson 6-55
Welcome back to Kids' News! P
We have two special guests with unusual jobs. P
Andrew Larson is an ice cream taster, and Kim Curray rites the messages in fortune cookies. P
Thank you for having us. P
Can you tell us what your main duties are? P
I try to improve ice cream flavors. P
I mix fruits, chocolates, and nuts together. P
Also, I make brand new flavors. P
I read emails and letters from our customers and change the fortunes like they ask. P
If I have a good idea, then I will write a new fortune. P
How interesting! What do you like the most about your jobs? P
Everyone feels excited to read their fortunes at the end of a meal. P
I like making people happy. P
One thing I like is seeing children smile when they eat our ice cream. P
The other thing I like is tasting all of the various flavors! P
What do you need to do your job well? P
You have to know about food. P
I studied food science in university. P
You also need to understand different tastes very well. P
Fortunes are usually only 10 words long. P
You have to be good at writing short sentences. P
Today I got one idea for a fortune from a book, another from TV, and the other on the subway! P
You both have such interesting jobs! P
Thank you for working to make people happy! P
Lesson 6-56
Karen's class spent the day at a large ice cream factory. P
One of the tasters was their guide. P
The guide gave the class white lab coats, rubber gloves, and masks. P
"Wear these to keep germs away from the ice cream." P
Karen put her glove on her head and walked like a chicken. P
Everyone laughed at her. P
All the ice cream tasters were waiting for the class. P
Instead of just talking about their jobs, the guide said, "Let's have a taste test! P
Who can identify the most ice cream flavors?" P
The students wore blindfolds and tasted 10 different kinds of ice cream. P
Karen identified nine out of ten. P
On the last one, she spat the ice cream out. P
"Bleagghhh! Pizza? That's a terrible flavor for ice cream!" The testers laughed. P
"You are good at tasting, little girl!" P
In the next room, there were many different ingredients on tables. P
The guide said, "This is where we invent new flavors of ice cream. P
Would you like to try?" P
Karen ran to get a banana, some raspberries, dark chocolate, and some walnuts. P
Karen mashed everything together in a bowl and said, "It's Banana Berry Swirl!" P
Everyone thought it was delicious. P
On the bus, everyone said they had a great time. P
Karen said, "I wanted to be a singer, but now I want to be an ice cream taster instead! P
I will taste all the ice cream in my house tonight!" P
Lesson 6-57
If it rains heavily for a long time, a flood can happen. P
There may be so much water in a river that it flows over its banks. P
It rushes into towns. P
Floods destroy people's homes and things. P
People can also be injured or killed in floods. P
Usually the government of a country will try to help people in a flood. P
First, it sets up safe places where people can stay. P
These are called relief centers. P
People can rest and feel safe there. P
The relief centers are usually school gyms or sporting arenas like football stadiums. P
Second, the government feeds and clothes people who have lost everything. P
The food and clothing are already prepared for an emergency. P
Last, it helps rebuild neighborhoods. P
If it is a really bad flood, the army may even be called to help rebuild. P
In addition to the government, communities also help people affected by floods. P
When floods hurt so many people, communities help each other. P
Neighbors donate food and clothing to relief centers. P
They also donate their children's books and toys that they hardly use anymore. P
Many people volunteer to help at relief centers. P
They give out food, clothing, and blankets. P
Finally, everyone works together to rebuild houses and clean up after a flood. P
It's a lot of work, but communities can survive floods together. P
When disasters like floods happen, it's important to help out. P
The government and communities work hard together to rebuild. Even you can help! P
Lesson 6-58
Ms. Schultz told B Class, "There was a flood in Tolsonville. P
Many people were hurt and lost their homes. P
Some of them lost everything in the flood." P
Everyone wanted to go and help, but Ms.Schultz said, "I'm sorry, children, but it is too far and too dangerous." P
The children didn't know what to do. P
At lunch, Jamie had an idea. P
"If we collect spare things from our houses, we can donate them to the flood victims." P
Everyone thought it was an excellent plan. P
That evening, the children all got permission from their parents to donate their old things. P
They couldn't just pick whatever they wanted. P
They had to find things that would help people. P
The children gathered everything in bags and brought them to school the next day. P
Ms. Schultz helped the children arrange all the things into boxes. P
Jamie brought some old clothes. P
They were too small for him now. P
Mia loved to read and had many books. P
She brought in three big bags of novels. P
John brought some canned food his mother gave him. P
Sarah and Annie had a lot of blankets, some batteries, and some toys. P
Ms. Schultz sent all the boxes to Tolsonville. P
The supplies helped the town a lot. P
The mayor of the town thanked the principal. P
The principal told the students what a great job they did. P
Ms. Schultz said, "Good job! B Class saved the day!" P
Lesson 6-59
What Is a Mosquito? P
A mosquito is an insect, a type of fly, and there are over 3,500 different kinds of mosquitoes. P
Do you know what's interesting? P
Only the adult female mosquitoes bite you and other animals. P
They put their spit into your body and it makes you itchy. P
Why Do Female Mosquitoes Bite? P
Female mosquitoes have to develop a number of eggs. P
So they need more nutrition than male mosquitoes that feed enough only on plant juice. P
Blood provides good nutrition to the female mosquitoes, and without it, they will die before laying their eggs. P
Why Do the Mosquitoes Only Bite Me? P
The mosquitoes find their prey mostly by following smells. P
They can "see" your breath when you breathe out. P
They are more likely to bite you if you are breathing hard. P
The mosquitoes also like sweet things. P
Some people's sweat is sweeter than others. P
Themosquitoes are attracted to these people. P
How Can I Stop the Mosquitoes? P
First, you can spray mosquito repellant on your body. P
The mosquitoes hate this smell. P
Next, you can wear long sleeves and pants. P
The mosquitoes can't bite you if they can't find your skin. P
Third, you can keep doors and windows closed. P
This will limit the number of mosquitoes that enter your house. P
Finally, don't leave water in pots or glasses in your yard. P
The mosquito eggs grow in old water. P
Lesson 6-60
The children on the bus were loud and excited. P
They were going to Camp Sunshine for a week of camping in the forest. P
The bus stopped at a big campground next to a beautiful, blue lake. P
The teacher told the children, "Put on mosquito repellant and wear long sleeves. P
There are many mosquitoes here because of the water." P
Stella didn't hear her teacher because she was playing by the water. P
After a fun day of swimming and hiking, the children ate dinner around the campfire and then slept inside their tents. P
Stella felt very hot, so she camped right next to the lake. P
She also left the screen door to her tent open. P
In the morning everyone was surprised to see Stella at breakfast. P
She was covered in big, red welts! P
No one else had any bites. P
"Why did they only bite me?" Stella asked aloud. P
The students all had ideas. P
"It's because you didn't put on repellant! P
You left your screen door open! P
You didn't wear long sleeves!" Stella felt sad and embarrassed. P
Stella's teacher rubbed some medicine on her mosquito bites. P
Then, her teacher explained again how to avoid mosquito bites. P
That night, Stella did what her teacher told her. P
She camped away from the lake and closed her tent tightly. P
Stella didn't get one mosquito bite all night! P
Lesson 6-61
Hi, I'm Terry. I help people plan vacations! P
Are you going on a vacation soon? P
There are neat places everywhere. P
I'm used to traveling to learn about different cultures. P
Museums are the best places to go! P
Can I suggest some places for you to visit? P
I Louvre Paris! Have you ever been to Paris? P
One of the world's largest and busiest museums is there. P
It is called the Musee du Louvre. P
It used to be a palace, but was made into a museum in 1793. P
Do you know what famous painting they have there? P
That's right! Leonardo da Vinci's painting of the Mona Lisa is there. P
You can also see the famous Venus de Milo statue and Louis XIV painting! P
Make Room for Rome. Don't forget about Rome! P
The Vatican Museums in Rome have many beautiful paintings. P
Have you ever heard of Raphael or Michelangelo? P
They are well-known artists. P
Raphael helped decorate a church called the Sistine Chapel. P
Michelangelo helped paint its ceiling from 1508 to 1512! P
The chapel is amazing! You should go see it someday! P
Large in London. Another great place to go is the British Museum. P
It opened in 1753 and is a museum of human history and culture. P
The museum is used to display some of the largest collections in the world! P
It has a lot of great things to look at, but I like the mummies the best! P
Which place would you like to visit? P
I hope you can visit one of these museums when you go on a vacation. P
Lesson 6-62
Dear Diary, I had an exciting day! P
I went on a field trip to the Musee du Louvre. P
We went to see what the guards do. P
Our class followed a guard around the museum. P
The guard's name was Marc. P
He takes care of the museum's security. P
Marc told us that there are about 1,000 security guards in the Louvre. P
I asked him why there were so many guards. P
He said it was because the Louvre has more than 400,000 pieces of art. P
It also has about 15,000 visitors a day. P
Many guards are needed in order to protect the visitors and art. P
Later, Marc took us to one of the exhibition halls. P
He wanted to show us how the art pieces are protected. P
That's where we saw the famous Mona Lisa painting! P
Marc was telling us about the security there. P
That was when Jason made a mistake! P
He is my classmate, and he got too close to the painting. P
He also tried to touch the glass in front of the Mona Lisa! P
Many guards came, and he got in trouble. P
People are not allowed to stand too close to the paintings! P
Next, we went to a security room. P
Guards were watching all the visitors and the art on TV! P
The guards make sure thieves can't steal from visitors or the museum. P
Marc said the museum is protected twenty-four hours a day. P
Guards really have to stay focused so that the art and visitors are safe. P
I think they all have a very hard job. P
Lesson 6-63
Finland is one of the greatest places in the world to go to school. P
Many experts think it's because of their great anti-bullying program. P
The program is called KiVa, and it has been around since 2009. P
At present, about ninety percent of certain schools use KiVa. P
Why It is Special P
In KiVa, there are simple but strong things to make big changes. P
One thing is a KiVa student lesson. P
The teachers emphasize the role of the students who are neither bullies nor victims. P
They learn to have responsibilities to help a student who is being bullied. P
Another thing is an individual or a small group discussion. P
The teachers talk with the bullies, victims, and other classmates. P
This is to make all the students think about bullying and be against bullying as well. P
How It Works P
Researchers report that students in KiVa have anti-bullying attitudes. P
They also actively help anyone who is a victim of bullying. P
Ninety-eight percent of the victims said KiVa really made things better. P
It worked to reduce bullying. P
Isn't that great? As a result, the students in KiVa don't feel bad, and they even like to go to school. P
KiVa does take some time to have an effect. P
Schools should keep using it with patience as long as students are at school. P
It will be a great way to make school a better place for a long time. P
Lesson 6-64
I'm Ned, and I'm a student in Mrs.Kinsley's class. P
Every Monday we talk about a new teenage subject. P
We always have good discussions. P
Then, we are put into small groups to prepare role-playing based on the discussion. P
Three days later, we act them out and talk about how we feel. P
The topic for Monday was bullying. P
So in our roleplaying groups today, one person pretended to be a bully and the other students were victims. P
In my group, Bethany was the bully. P
"Give me your money or I'll hit you!" she yelled. P
Bethany grabbed my shirt. P
Then, she put her face close to mine. P
"I... I don't have to listen to you," I said. P
"Really?" she said angrily. P
She let go of my shirt and shoved me. P
"Leave Ned alone," Greg said. P
"I'll get Mrs. Kinsley if you don't stop!" P
Mary added, "Yeah. Leave him alone." P
When Mary and Greg said that, Bethany stepped back and walked away. P
We all smiled at each other. P
Each person showed great support for the victim in the activity. P
Mrs. Kinsley said that we learned important lessons. P
She was right! We need courage to help friends who are bullied. P
Also, teachers are always there to help! P
We can stop bullies if we work together. P
We'll have a new subject from her in a few days. P
I'm excited about the next role-playing activity. P
Lesson 6-65
Do you occasionally look up at the moon? P
Have you noticed its shape looks a little different each night? P
The different shapes are called phases. P
Some days it looks round and full. P
Other days it looks thinner. P
Are moon phases a mystery to you? P
Keep reading to find out more! P
Can you see a lot of the moon tonight? P
What we can see always changes. P
It is because the moon moves around the earth. P
When it moves, the positions of the earth, moon, and sun affect the shape of the moon! P
Sunlight is always shining on a side of the moon, and we can only see the part that the sunlight touches. P
For example, when we can see a lot of the part the sun touches, it looks big. P
The moon takes about thirty days to make a complete cycle around the earth. P
The first day of the cycle is called the new moon phase. P
At that time, the moon is located between the earth and the sun. P
Do you know what effect that has? P
The sunlight shines on a small part of the moon. P
That makes the moon look very thin. P
In contrast, we see something different when the earth is between the sun and the moon. P
When that happens, we can see one whole side of the moon! P
That phase is called the full moon phase. P
That is when we can see all the sunlight that touches the moon. P
Now you know why the shape of the moon always looks different! P
Lesson 6-66
Aaron was in bed, and he was ready for his father's story. P
Tonight his father would tell him an interesting tale about the moon. P
It was one of Aaron's favorite topics, especially the moon phases. P
They always surprised him, so he was eager to hear tonight's story. P
"The story begins with the sun," his father began. P
"The sun was in love with the moon, and he wanted to marry her. P
However, there was a problem. P
The moon didn't love the sun! P
"So what did the moon do?" Aaron asked. P
"Well, the moon was smart," Aaron's father said. P
"She didn't want to marry the sun, so she did something very surprising. P
She said she would marry him, but only if he did something for her. P
He had to buy her a robe. P
And the robe had to fit around her waist." P
"That doesn't sound very challenging." P
"The sun also thought it was easy. P
He bought the moon a beautiful robe. P
However, it didn't fit! The next night, he got a different size. P
Can you guess what happened?" P
"It probably didn't fit," Aaron replied. P
"You're right. Each night, he brought a different size robe. P
However, it was always too big or too small! P
He was confused about the size, so he never married the moon." P
"Why didn't it fit?" Aaron wondered. P
Suddenly, Aaron laughed. P
"Oh! The moon has different phases! P
It's never the same size each night." P
"Correct! The moon tricked the sun," Aaron's father said. P
"From new moon to full moon, its size always changes." P
"The moon was really smart!" Aaron declared. P
Lesson 6-67
Have you ever imagined life without electricity? P
Without it, we cannot stay cool in summer and use lights during the day or night, either. P
Even refrigerators won't work, so food won't stay fresh. P
You're lucky if this has never happened to you. P
However, there are many countries that suffer from power shortages. P
The biggest example is Pakistan. P
In Pakistan, power shortages affect people's work and health. P
In hospitals, they need a lot of energy to help sick people. P
Medicine needs to be kept cool in refrigerators. P
Also, many types of hospital equipment need power to work. P
Life is very difficult in Pakistan. P
This could happen in another country or become our future if we do nothing. P
The world has already realized the seriousness of power shortage problems. P
Many nations have started participating in activities to save energy. P
One typical example is Earth Hour. P
It is a global event where people around the world switch lights off for an hour at the same time. P
To raise awareness for the planet, millions of people across the world participate in the event. P
Another example is Energy Day. P
It is annually celebrated by sharing new ideas to save energy and awarding people for their contributions to saving energy. P
You can neither have comfortable lives nor stay healthy without electricity. P
It is something you will always need. P
Every effort to save energy will result in success with your continuing interest and participation. P
Now is your turn to join in. P
Lesson 6-68
It was time for dinner. P
Anne walked out of her room and headed towards the dining room table. P
Just as she sat down, her mom asked, "Did you turn off the lights in your room?" Anne sighed. P
"Dinner will be no more than thirty minutes. P
It's a short time. Do I have to turn them off?" P
Dad answered, "Saving energy is important." P
Anne looked down and frowned. "Okay," she replied. P
Anne got out of her seat and came into her room. P
Suddenly all the lights in the house turned off! P
Anne felt like she was blind. P
She heard her parents moving around. P
Dad went to look for the flashlight. P
Anne waited in the dark. P
She could hear her parents bumping into each other. P
They had trouble seeing too. P
Dad came back no later than three minutes after he left. P
He didn't have the flashlight, but he had a candle. P
"That's better," Mom said. P
Anne got out of her room and they sat around the table to eat. P
After they were done, Anne tried to put the dirty dishes in the sink. P
She said, "I can't see, so I can't do anything!" P
Mom said, "There are many things you can't do without electricity." P
Dad added, "You can't watch TV or eat cold ice cream." P
Anne said, "I never realized how useful electricity was!" P
At that moment, the lights turned back on. P
They could see! "I'm glad you finally understand how important electricity is. P
So what will you do from now on?" asked Dad. P
Anne laughed. "I'll always turn off the lights when not in use. P
Lesson 6-69
Most people have dreams while sleeping. P
Some can be very scary! P
Those dreams are called nightmares. P
People believe that nightmares mean something bad or show their thoughts and feelings to them. P
I'll tell you about some common nightmares and what they could mean. P
Can you imagine being in bad weather? P
Many people dream about volcanoes or bad storms. P
They can be very frightening, but what do such dreams mean? P
They mean that people keep remembering being under stress or pressure in their lives. P
They feel like they can't control something. P
It is just like the weather in their dreams. P
Another common nightmare is seeing dead people! P
The dead person might be someone they knew. P
It might be someone who died recently. P
Have you ever had this dream? P
What do you think it means? P
People think it means you are feeling sad or scared. P
You might be sad about someone who died. P
It could also mean that you are scared of a sickness. P
The most common nightmare is when you are being chased or attacked. P
It could be a person or an animal chasing you. P
It could also be a ghost! P
This dream shows how you are acting in real life. P
It probably means that you are scared of something. P
For example, maybe you want to avoid a mean student in your class. P
Anytime you have a nightmare, remember to ask, "What could it mean?" P
It might tell you how you really feel about something in real life. P
Lesson 6-70
Alex stood on the roof of a tall building. P
He looked over the edge to see the cars. P
They looked like they were far away. P
Suddenly, they were getting closer and closer. P
What was happening? P
"Ahhhh!" screamed Alex. P
He was falling fast. P
He waved his arms and kicked his legs in the air. P
He was getting closer to the ground. P
'This can't be happening!' Alex thought. P
Thump! He landed on his stomach. P
Alex was scared, but he picked his head up and looked around. P
Then, he forced himself to get up. P
Alex looked down at his body. P
He realized that he was still alive! P
He started to jump and laugh, but then something terrible happened. P
The ground started to crack! P
It opened up and Alex started to fall again. P
He screamed again. P
Alex fell between the cracks! P
He waved his arms and screamed louder. P
"Ahhhh!" he yelled. P
Then he sat up in his bed. P
He was sweating with fear, and he felt like it was real despite the fact that it was just a dream. P
His mother ran into his bedroom. P
Alex hugged her, and he told her about his nightmare. P
"It's okay," Mom said. P
"You just had a bad dream." She told him that falling meant that he was nervous about something. P
It could mean that he felt like he was not in control of his life. P
Alex thought he might be stressed because of his school project. P
Although Alex tried to go back to sleep, he heard a strange sound again. P
The ground was cracking! Then he saw what it was. P
His pet hamster was cracking peanut hulls. Ha! P
Lesson 6-71
Many people say that the most important thing to get a victory is having good players. P
However, you might know that it's not enough. P
Some players can't even get a chance to show their abilities without the support of good coaches. P
I think faith between coaches and players is the key to winning. P
That's because faith makes it possible for players to discover hidden talents and overcome any difficulties. P
Also, coaches can keep their ways as leaders even in bad times. P
Here's a real story that shows how important faith between coaches and players is. P
The baseball team, the Oakland A's coach Billy Beane, took on the job of rebuilding a team on a limited budget. P
Billy started looking for valuable, but not expensive players. P
Scott Hatteberg was one. P
Actually Scott Hatteberg had an accident during spring training. P
It damaged a nerve in his throwing elbow seriously, which caused his team to let him go. P
Scott regarded himself as a loser, and 29 teams were reluctant to scout him as well. P
However, Billy really wanted him. P
He saw the value in Scott. P
Scott was thankful for his faith. P
Scott became the Oakland A's first baseman. P
To return Billy's favor, Scott did his best and finally became an extremely important offensive player. P
Two people on the baseball team made a big change together. P
Successful coaches and players respect each other altogether and they know how passionate they are with their teams. P
Victory will be theirs if coaches and players have full confidence in each other. P
Lesson 6-72
Kevin Burris, a basketball coach at Hull Middle School, was watching a game between two elementary school teams. P
He was seeking new players to scout. P
By the middle of the game, a girl playing a guard caught his eyes. P
That was the moment when her three-point shot turned the game around. P
The girl named Kathy would graduate from elementary school next month. P
However, Kathy hadn't been of offered to join any middle school teams yet. P
She always tried her best to be a great guard, but sometimes she did not play in the games. P
Kevin found that Kathy showed great potential as a shooter and not just as a guard. P
He thought she could be a great shooter. P
After the game he approached her. P
Kathy was embarrassed, but she noticed at once that he was a famous coach. P
He asked her to join his team and to change her position to a shooter. P
It was a big challenge for Kathy, but she had no choice. P
At Kathy's new school, she followed what Kevin taught her and trained hard. P
Kevin trusted her completely and gave full support to her. P
She found a talent that even she hadn't known before. P
Finally, Kathy had her first debut match as a shooter. P
As time went by, she displayed her abilities to the fullest, and her three-point shots made the games turn around. P
It was exactly this ability that made Kevin scout her in the first place. P
Kathy grew to be a famous basketball player. P
Now she is training on a national team for the Olympics. P
Without Kevin, she wouldn't have made it this far. P
Their great faith made a miracle. P
Lesson 6-73
There were great advances made by explorers in our history. P
Today, I will introduce two of them who can arouse your interest. P
James Cook: Born in England (1728-1779) P
"Ambition leads me not only farther than any other man has been before me, but as far as I think it possible for man to go." P
At the age of 18, James Cook was offered to work on a ship. P
The experience was very lucky for the future explorer. P
Cook joined the British Navy using his experience and started to explore. P
On the first voyage, he discovered New Zealand and the Great Barrier Reef of Australia. P
Also, he was chosen to go around the world and explore Antarctica in 1773. P
On this voyage, he discovered present day New Caledonia, Hawaii, etc. P
He never forgot to map the places he visited, and he completed the first accurate map of the Pacific. P
Ferdinand Magellan: Born in Portugal (1480-1521) P
"The Church says that the earth is flat, but I know that it is round. P
For I have seen the shadow of the earth on the moon and I have more faith in the Shadow than in the Church." P
A boy who liked to study mapmaking and navigation became a world-famous explorer. P
His name is Ferdinand Magellan. P
By his mid-20s, he joined the Portuguese Navy and never forgot sailing on the sea. P
In 1517, he found out that most explorers thought the earth was flat. P
Magellan was inspired by such mistakes and discoveries of other explorers. P
In 1519, with the support of King Charles V of Spain, Magellan set out to explore. P
Despite his death, he proved that the world is round and not flat. P
Lesson 6-74
Stuart was visiting his grandma during his summer vacation. P
The first two days were fun, but after that he started getting bored. P
He wished he had friends to play with. P
One day, Grandma said his cousin was coming! P
He was excited to see Betty. P
He knew exactly what they would do together. P
Grandma lived next to a large lake with a small island at the center. P
They had never been to the island, so Stuart wanted to explore it with Betty. P
When Betty arrived, they ran to the lake and got in a small boat. P
They used oars to move the boat across the water. P
"What do you think we will find?" Stuart asked. P
Betty smiled. "Maybe we will find treasure! P
We could be rich! What would you buy if you were rich?" P
They both thought hard while rowing the boat. P
Stuart wanted to purchase a pet. P
Betty wanted to buy a jewelry box. P
And they both wanted to give something to Grandma. P
Betty and Stuart reached the island and walked around. P
They saw many rare animals and plants. P
But something surprised them. P
Betty shouted, "Is that a treasure chest?" P
They both ran to a tree. P
There was a frog sitting next to the box. P
Stuart picked up the box and opened it. P
"Nothing!" cried Betty. P
"But don't be sad," Stuart said. P
"We got everything we wanted!" Betty stopped. "What do you mean?" P
Stuart explained, "I found this pet frog, and you can use this box for your jewelry. P
"Betty asked, "And Grandma?" Stuart laughed. P
"Well, we can tell her our exciting story about discovering an island. P
Lesson 6-75
If you know anything about India, you know that it's a beautiful place. P
You would also know that they have some amazing holidays. P
One of the most important holidays of the year is the Deepavali festival. P
It's a beautiful festival of lights! P
According to legend, there was a bad spirit in the kingdom and it picked on people. P
One day, a brave man, Lord Krishna, appeared to save the people and went to kill it. P
After the spirit was killed, everyone celebrated. P
The day became known as Deepavali. P
The festival of lights is celebrated for five days. P
Each day, something different is done. P
People clean and wear new clothes on the first day. P
On the second day, it's normal to take an oil bath. P
On the third day, people light lamps in houses and streets. P
They cook large amounts of food on the fourth day. P
Finally, brothers and sisters exchange gifts and prayers on the last day. P
Unless you can't make it, you should try to see the festival of lights. P
Many stores close, but there is still a lot to do and see! P
Do you like fireworks or fairs? P
You can see them in some areas! P
Do you like candy? P
People also give sweets to family and friends. P
And you cannot forget the lights! P
People decorate their homes and offices. P
They use small electric lights, oil lamps, or candles. P
It is a beautiful thing to see! P
What are you doing for your next family vacation? P
Lesson 6-76
Dear Diary, Do you know what today is? P
It is the third day of Deepavali! P
I'm very excited because there are two more days remaining! P
The festival of lights is my favorite holiday. P
My sister and I have a lot to do! P
On the first day, we helped Mom clean the house and the yard. P
The house looks neat and smells fragrant now. P
Mom and Dad wanted my sister and me to look nice too. P
So, we got gorgeous new dresses for the holiday! P
I wore my dress this whole afternoon. P
Everyone said I looked lovely! P
And yesterday, we took an oil bath together. P
Can you guess what else we did today? P
We decorated our home with lights. P
We had pretty floating candles and flowers around the house. P
I can see lights in all of my neighbors' homes too! P
Right now, everyone is waiting for me outside. P
However, I don't even have my shoes on yet! P
Now, my sister is calling me to come outside. P
I think it is time to go! Do you know why? P
My family and I are still going to do one more thing today. P
The wonderful fireworks will be displayed. P
On the last day, we will go to see my aunt and uncle. P
We'll exchange gifts with them. P
It is a tradition to give candy and other sweets to people we care about. P
It is a good way to show your love to them. P
I look forward to our visit. P
I will tell you about the next two days later. P
Lesson 6-77
Do you go shopping a lot? P
When you want to buy something, you use paper money or coins to pay. P
Coins are used just as much as paper money. P
However, there is something that you probably didn't know. P
Coins have a much longer history than paper money. P
Coins have many interesting facts throughout their long history. P
Today, I'll tell you some about the most famous coins among the ancient coins. P
They are Roman coins. P
The Roman government started making such coins in 300 B.C. P
They made coins to exchange for things, just like today. P
Before then, people would swap many large objects like animals. P
Coins made trading easier for everyone. P
Romans made them with many different types of metal like gold, silver, brass, or copper. P
The value of the metal determined the price. P
For example, coins made of gold were higher value and were worth more. P
The coin-making process in Rome was so different in the past. P
Metal was gathered and heated. P
Then, it was flattened and shaped into a coin. P
When the coins were being shaped, pictures were also placed on the coins! P
Many times, these pictures were to remember different powerful Roman people. P
And Romans used the coins to send messages through wording on the coins. P
The coins were used as newspapers to announce who won battles and other important events. P
We can experience the past from the coins. P
If you like to collect Roman coins, you are collecting a great piece of history, not a just coin! P
Lesson 6-78
Dillon, Lauren, and Damon were visiting Grandpa. P
It was raining outside, so they stayed indoors to play hide-and-seek. P
Besides, there wasn't anything else to do. P
"Count to one hundred," Dillon said. Damon nodded. P
He stood beside a wall and started to count. P
"No peeking!" Lauren told her brother. P
Then, Dillon and Lauren quietly ran upstairs. P
There, they saw more stairs leading up to the attic. P
They decided that they would hide there. P
There were boxes everywhere, and it made the children curious. P
"Wow!" Lauren said. "Dillon, look at all the money in this box!" P
Dillon walked over and saw a box full of coins. P
They didn't look like the coins he had. P
They looked older. P
Dillon and Lauren were too excited to play anymore. P
They went downstairs to get Grandpa and Damon. P
They wanted to know more about the coins! P
Lauren said, "Grandpa, look at all the old coins we found!" P
"What are they?" asked Damon. Grandpa laughed. P
"You found my Roman coin collection!" P
They all sat around the box and examined the coins. P
They had pictures of people on them. P
And none of them looked the same! P
Some were made of gold. Others were made of silver or copper. P
"These coins are from 300 B.C.," said Grandpa. P
"People used these coins to buy and sell things. P
But in the past, they were made differently. P
Romans would heat metal and hammer pictures of leaders on the coins. P
They did this to show leaders respect, especially if they won wars." P
"Cool!" Dillon said. "I wish I had my face on a coin!" P
Lesson 6-79
Have you heard of the United Nations? P
You may have heard people talk about it on the news. P
So, what is it? It seems like it is a very large and powerful organization. P
Well, that's because it is! P
The United Nations is also known as the UN. P
The UN is a large group of countries that agree to work together to make the world a better place to live. P
That's a big task! P
The UN was started in 1945 after World War II. P
Since then, the organization has gotten bigger. P
It started with 51 countries. P
Now, there are 193! That's a lot! P
Brazil, the United States, and the Republic of Korea are some of those countries. P
They are more powerful as a united group. P
Are you wondering how the UN tries to make the world better? P
Important people from all the participating countries meet many times each year. P
They talk about world issues like how to prevent wars between countries. P
In case of child hunger, they provide full support for such children around the world as much as they can. P
Pollution is also something they talk about. P
They discuss what they can do to fix many kinds of problems. P
When they have some choices, they vote. P
The UN always watches what happens around the world in case a country needs help. P
And there is always something for them to do. P
The UN is the greatest and biggest helper in the world. P
Lesson 6-80
Dear Diary, I have some exciting news! P
I was chosen to be the UN Youth Representative for Korea! P
I was busy for many months. P
I went to different schools in Korea to talk to kids. P
I listened to their concerns. P
I also found out what was important to them. P
And today, I got to meet many representatives from other countries except Germany and Russia! P
They talked to kids from their countries too. P
I liked meeting everyone. P
They accepted me just as I was. P
We talked so much the whole day that my throat hurt! P
At the end of the day, we realized something. P
We realized that the biggest problem for kids everywhere was education. P
There are many children who want a better education. P
In addition, there are millions of kids who cannot even go to school! P
Kids who can go to school are so lucky, but they don't even know it. P
We talked about some solutions to the problem. P
One idea was to ask governments to make basic education free. P
Another idea was to help raise money at our schools. P
We could use the money to build schools in poor countries. P
Although we had many good ideas, there are practical things we have to consider. P
For example, it takes a long time to raise a good amount of money. P
We will meet again soon. P
I cannot wait to finish talking about all our ideas! P
I'm so happy to be a part of UN Youth. P
I loved everything about today, even my sore throat! P
Lesson 6-81
"My parents are so controlling!" Have you ever said this? Many children do. P
My column today is about getting along with your parents. P
Children frequently have conflicts with their parents. P
So I will give you some useful advice today. P
I will give you an example of a typical case. P
Ben wrote a letter asking for help: P
"My parents want me to become a lawyer when I grow up. But I want to be a soccer player. P
How can I persuade my parents to let me follow my dream?" P
I advised him to tell his parents about how passionate he is about soccer. P
Ben told me a week later that his parents were moved by his honesty. P
He is now going to be a soccer player. P
As in Ben's case, here are some ideas to resolve problems with your parents: P
There are a few steps to follow. P
First, be frank with your parents. P
Tell them what you really aspire. P
Next, be a good listener. P
Pay close attention to your parents, just as you want them to listen to you. P
Finally, you can be respectful to your parents. P
To show respect, honor your parents' viewpoints. P
Your parents want to help you get ahead in life. P
The best way to appreciate what they are trying to do is to understand this fact. P
Sometimes you may think parents are being unfair. P
But they love and want you to do well. P
If you follow my steps, you will get along with your parents. P
A little effort will help resolve your differences. P
Lesson 6-82
My older brother and I didn't get along. P
He bothered me so much! We quarreled over everything. P
We fought over toys, clothes, and even friends. My brother also teased me. P
He poked fun at my hair, and even my grades. P
It felt like he would never stop bullying me. P
My parents were worried about us. P
One day, my dad had enough of our fights. P
He told us we were all taking part in a family marathon. P
He wanted my brother and me to learn to cooperate through the marathon. P
The race was a 5-kilometer run. P
We had to train every weekend to prepare. P
I didn't want to do the run because my brother continually teased me about my running style. P
But I had no choice. I had to honor my parents' wishes. P
Every weekend, we practiced for the race together. P
It was very hard to run 5 kilometers. P
I felt like quitting the race and just staying at home. P
However, my brother was surprisingly supportive. P
Every time I slowed down, he ran alongside me and grasped my hand. P
It was amazing how much support he gave me. P
My parents were also amazed at his change. P
The day before the race, my dad gave us T-shirts with our family picture and name. P
They were special to us. P
I felt awesome about running the marathon with my family. P
My brother and I were enthusiastic. P
We held hands at the start of the race. P
Ready, set, GO! We were off! It was hard but, WOW! P
We all crossed the finish line at the same time. P
My brother and I held hands and smiled brightly. P
He has no longer bothered me since we entered the marathon. P
Lesson 6-83
How often does your family clean the house? P
Some people are not concerned with cleaning. P
They can't be bothered with tidying and cleaning their homes. P
However, there are many reasons to keep your house clean. P
Let me give you some specific tips for cleaning your house. P
Concerning your health, there are lots of germs and bacteria all over your house. P
So make sure to disinfect unclean homes as often as possible. P
Moreover, you will be better organized after your house is tidy. P
This will allow you to find things efficiently when you really need them. P
Then how can you clean your house thoroughly? P
You can clean the floors with a vacuum cleaner and a wet mop. P
If you own a cat or a dog, it is hard to pick up all the hairs with just a mop. P
Here's one tip. Put on a wet rubber glove and wipe your hand over surfaces. P
The hairs will stick right to it. P
Some cleaning takes a long time, like washing windows or walls. P
Here's another tip for you! After cleaning the water off the windows, do not forget to use dry towels. P
It helps remove any water stains on the glass. P
Lastly, getting rid of things you do not use is also an important part of cleaning. P
A good idea is to make a schedule of things to clean at least once a week. P
You can get your family members to help you with cleaning. P
Remember to keep your house clean for your family and visitors. P
Lesson 6-84
Today is Sunday. That means cleaning day for our family. P
We work together every Sunday to make our house beautiful and spotless. P
We have a lot of fun cleaning together. P
We all have different jobs so we can get the house cleaned swiftly. P
It is my mom's job to do the laundry. P
She washes our clothes for the week. P
She sorts the laundry into whites and darks, and then puts them in the washer. P
When it is nice out, she hangs the clothes on the clothesline. P
My dad does the outside work and keeps the yard looking nice. P
He trims the grass and waters the flowers. P
Sometimes he will even wash the car. P
It then shines as if it were brand new. P
My little brother cleans the floors and arranges his toys. P
He loves using the mop to wash the floor. P
My big sister's job is to clean the bathroom. P
She does a great job. She washes the tub, sink, and toilet. P
My job is to clean the bedrooms. P
One of my chief tasks is to make the beds; the other is to arrange clothes. P
We make a detailed list of our duties. P
Each person does their job and another can help them when they are finished. P
We play music while we work to make cleaning more fun. P
It makes the time fly by faster. P
My dad says that cleaning the house makes us organized. P
Being organized makes life easier. P
We even get to go out for lunch when we conclude our house cleaning. P
It is great fun! Our family loves spending time together, even if it is cleaning our house. P
Lesson 6-85
Do you know how to make a potato clock? You can make it a science experiment. P
It can be used to help you tell the time in an emergency. P
People used to make potato clocks when they had no batteries. P
Look below to see the instructions on how to make a potato clock. P
Remember to always have a parent help you with this activity. P
How to make a potato battery: P
1. Remove the battery from the clock. P
2. Remember which side is positive (+) and negative (-). P
3. Number the potatoes 1 and 2. P
4. Insert a nail in each potato. P
5. Put one piece of copper wire in the potato on the opposite side of the nail. P
6. Use one crocodile clip to connect the copper wire in potato 1 to the positive (+) part of the clock's battery holder. P
7. Use the other crocodile clip to the nail in potato 2 and the negative (-) battery holder. P
8. Use the final crocodile clip to join the nail in potato 1 and the copper wire in potato 2. P
9. Set the clock. P
The potato clock has many uses. P
You can help your mom when she is cooking. P
You can measure the cooking time for her. P
It can be used with your friends when they are doing a puzzle. P
You can measure how long it takes them to complete it. P
The potato clock is a fun experiment. P
Lesson 6-86
My name is Jennifer. Let me tell you a story about an unusual accomplishment. P
One evening I was having my friend, Julie, for a sleepover. P
My dad was watching TV. He used the remote control to change the channel. P
He wanted to watch the final soccer game. P
Suddenly, the remote control stopped working. P
He was desperate! He didn't want to miss one second of the game. P
"Why did the remote control stop?" my dad complained. P
"Is it out of power?" I said, "I think the battery just died." P
"Do you have an extra battery?" Julie asked. P
We checked every inch of the house, but we could not find one. P
"What can we do?" I wondered. P
We needed to purchase a new battery from the store, but it was already after-hours. P
"I know," said Julie. "We can make a battery like we did in science class. P
" My dad thought it was a brilliant idea! He stopped to help us. P
We gathered six potatoes, six nails, seven crocodile clips, and copper wires. P
We removed the battery from the remote control and put the nails in the potatoes. P
We then connected the potatoes with the clips and wires to the battery holder. P
Dad's remote control needed lots of power. P
One potato battery was not strong enough. P
So we made multiple potato batteries. P
We tested them out. Hooray! They worked. P
We connected the potato batteries to the remote control. P
My dad pressed the remote control. "YES!" he exclaimed. P
"You are both ingenious!" My dad was very delighted that we had fixed the remote control. P
He could now watch the conclusion of his soccer game. P
"Science class is helpful," said Julie. P
She was proud of her effort. Our potato batteries saved the day! P
Lesson 6-87
Machu Picchu is an ancient city that was found about 100 years ago, in 1911. P
Hiram Bingham, an American historian, discovered this lost city. P
It is in the high mountains of Peru. P
Archeologists are unsure of what Machu Picchu really was. P
Some believe it was a spiritual center because of the religious places and shrines found there. P
Others believe that Machu Picchu was built as an estate for the Inca emperor, Pachacuti. P
We can find evidence of the Incan civilization in Machu Picchu. P
Many interesting things have been found at Machu Picchu. P
Each of the items has a story to tell. P
For example, the shrines show how they worshiped gods. P
The Inca would pray at the shrines every day. P
They even had religious festivals. P
The archeologists found temples, tombs, fortresses, and even palaces. P
The remains demonstrate that priests, farmers, and nobles lived at Machu Picchu. P
Archeologists believe there may still be items to be found. P
There could be items in the hidden passages of Machu Picchu. P
One very special thing at Machu Picchu is an Intihuatana. P
It is a pyramid-shaped structure. P
The Incans possibly used it for ceremonies. P
Every Inca worshiped the sun god. P
At the Intihuatana, they spoke to their sun god in their ceremonies. P
A distinct feature of the Intihuatana is the carving at the top. P
It was used to tell the best time for planting crops. P
The discovery of Machu Picchu tells us that the Incans were very advanced. P
People have learned plenty from them. P
Machu Picchu can be an exciting and great place to enjoy a vacation. P
Lesson 6-88
Penny read her book about Machu Picchu again today. P
She loved to read the story about Machu Picchu because the ancient city was her favorite place. P
She thought the Intihuatana was the most impressive structure among the ruins. P
She always wished to stroll around the Intihuatana. P
While reading, the night grew darker and her eyes slowly closed. P
"OUCH!" She tripped on a rock. She stood up and looked around. P
She saw a splendid place. P
There were flowers blossoming, and the buildings were new and marvelous. P
Where am I? Penny thought. Then a man appeared. P
"Hello, little girl. Can I help you?" She asked, "Oh, who are you?" P
The man replied, "I am the great king of the Incans. P
" She responded, "King of the Incans? I was just reading a book in my room. What happened to me?" P
The king then said, "Don't worry. I brought you here to show you around." P
They walked together between the temple and the palace. P
They stood in front of a pyramid-shaped structure. P
"Oh my god! Is it the Intihuatana?" she yelled. P
"Yes, we worship the sun god at this place," the king said. P
"Can I touch it?" she asked. P
"No! The spell will be broken," he shouted. P
But she had already touched it. P
Then all at once, everything became very bright. P
"Penny! Penny!" It was her parents calling her name. P
She wondered, "Was I dreaming?" She felt some regret about leaving the ancient city. P
The experience was a gift from the king, given to a big fan of Machu Picchu. P
She would never forget the king's gift. P
Lesson 6-89
Students, today is Parents' Day. P
We receive a tremendous amount of love from our parents. P
We are going to make a family book as a gift for them. P
Imitate my instructions and listen carefully; there are a number of steps in this project. P
Let's get started. This will be fun! The supplies are here, ready for you: P
1) One piece of A4 white paper 2) Scissors 3) Colored pencils P
Step 1. Get your piece of paper. Fold the paper in half from top to bottom. P
Step 2. Fold the paper in half from left to right again. P
Step 3. Fold the paper in half from top to bottom again. P
Step 4. Unfold the paper two times. You should see four rectangles. P
Step 5. With a pair of scissors, cut the middle line to the center of the paper. P
Step 6. You should see a horizontal slit in the middle of the paper. P
Then bring the top half of the paper toward you. P
Hold the two sides with both hands and push them towards each other. P
Step 7. Continue pushing till you see the pages coming together. P
Step 8. Lay the book-to-be on the table and flatten all the pages. P
Step 9. Write the title and draw your family on the cover with the colored pencils. P
Step 10. Write stories for your parents and decorate your book with memorable pictures and illustrations. P
Now you have your very own book. P
Your parents will be thrilled with it because it shows your love for them. P
You can also make a book for other people you love. P
Lesson 6-90
Today we made our last project of the school year. P
It was to put together our own photo album. P
We had to decide how we were going to design our book. P
We agreed to share our ideas and make the book together. P
We had various suggestions. P
Jackie said that we should make a collage. P
Ralph wanted to use large pictures. P
Candace hoped to make a book with music-themed pictures. P
Eileen thought we should use old pictures. P
I said that I would like to make it a puzzle book. P
After all the ideas were given, we compared our thoughts. P
We decided that each student would get one page in the book. P
This way, no one would get more space than another. P
When it was decided, we followed the directions in our Parents' Day lecture to make our book. P
We folded the pages a few times. P
Then we had to stock the book with pictures. P
Each student approached the project differently: P
Jackie made a collage with a number of pictures from throughout the year. P
Ralph used 3 large pictures of our visit to the sea, the mountains, and the park. P
Candace added musical pictures and the words to her favorite song. P
Eileen used old baby pictures of us. P
I made a puzzle and used hilarious pictures on my page. P
We all cooperated while we were placing our pictures on our pages. P
It didn't take us long to decorate the book. P
It was finally done! It was hard but worthwhile. P
At the end of the day, our teacher chose ours as the most original picture book. P
He gave an "A" to all of us. Hooray! P
Lesson 6-91
Today's headline story in the Teens Paper is about professions. P
There are millions of careers available when you grow up. P
One interesting job could be an acrobat at the circus. P
Do you want to know what an acrobat does? P
An acrobat is a person who performs daring tricks for audiences. P
A trick could be anything from tightrope walking or performing a trapeze act. P
Many acrobats perform nightly in circus acts around the world. P
It takes a lot of hard work to become a good acrobat. P
Acrobats practice for many years, doing gymnastics and weightlifting to be in top physical shape. P
They have to spend long hours in the gym, exercising to stay in shape. P
Acrobats have to exercise even when they are not performing. P
They need a lot of muscle despite their small size. P
There is another difficulty to becoming an acrobat. P
They are required to travel a lot. P
They are often away from their families. P
They have to get over missing their family. P
Although there are downsides, there are also positive aspects to becoming an acrobat too. P
Acrobats get to travel the world and see many strange places. P
They meet many new friends all over the world when they travel. P
Finally, they get to perform in front of large audiences who cheer for them. P
Acrobats get a great feeling during their performance. P
If you want to become an acrobat, you need to work very hard. P
It is not an easy job, but it is very fun and adventurous. P
Next week, we will look at another fun and interesting job. Please join us! P
Lesson 6-92
I had the best day ever! P
I went to the circus with my best friend Lisa and her family. P
This was my first time at a circus. P
First, the animals came out and did a show. P
They were cute! Next, the clowns stumbled out and did a juggling act. P
It was very funny. Finally, the acrobats appeared. P
The acrobats fascinated me. P
The acrobats climbed high above our heads and walked on the tightrope. P
I was so nervous that they were going to fall! P
Lisa's mom informed me that there was a safety net to protect them. P
The acrobats also flew through the air on the trapeze. P
It was breathtaking! I could not believe what happened next. P
The acrobats sprang down from the stage. P
They came to my seat and asked me to help them perform! P
I mumbled "yes" and followed them backstage. P
The acrobats asked me to walk the mini-tightrope. P
I had to do it by the end of their act. P
I was scared, but there was a safety net. P
It was not as high as the acrobat's rope. P
They assured me that I would be just fine. P
The moment came to make my debut. P
The audiences cheered very loud. P
I climbed up the ladder. I was trembling. P
I closed my eyes to calm down. P
I started walking slowly, one step at a time. A BIG cheer came. P
I finally made it across. It was an exhilarating feeling! P
After the show, the acrobats told me that I had a real gift. P
Maybe I will become an acrobat when I grow up. P
The circus is a fun place to be. P
I cannot wait until the next circus comes to town. P
Lesson 6-93
Hey kids! Would you like to have a once-in-a lifetime adventure with your family? P
Then you need to visit Aurora Village. P
It is near Yellowknife, Canada. P
If you love the sky and the beauty of natural lights, it can be one of the best tourist experiences. P
Many people travel from all over the world to see the beautiful, breathtaking lights of Aurora Village. P
While in Yellowknife, you can watch the magical skylights at night. P
They are called aurora borealis. P
They are also called the northern lights. P
The aurora borealis is a shifting sheet of light caused by the sun's radiation. P
They can be red, green, and sometimes blue. P
Aurora borealis is seen in the skies in the high northern latitudes. P
The best times to view the lights in the Northern Hemisphere are August to April each year. P
That is because the nights are not dark enough in the summer. P
Tourists wait for night to watch the aurora borealis. P
At night, the sky lights up with beautiful colors. P
People say they are like lights dancing in the sky. P
Others say they are like silent fireworks. P
No two lights are alike. At Aurora Village, there is a 95% chance of seeing the northern lights on your visit. P
You will almost always get a good view of the lights. P
It is something you will never forget. P
The native people are very hospitable and love to have tourists visit their village. P
Many people travel to Aurora Village every year. P
It is only 30 minutes outside of Yellowknife. P
It is a great place to visit for people of all ages. P
Lesson 6-94
Dad and I are having a great time here at Aurora Village. P
The weather is cold but it is exhilarating. P
There are a lot of people visiting to see the aurora borealis. P
We arrived yesterday; we looked for the best location to set up our tent. P
It is essential to have a clear view of the lights. P
We didn't want anything to block our view. P
Some people are staying in teepees. P
I learned that they are traditional native houses. P
They keep people warm when it is cold outside. P
We might stay in one tomorrow evening, as long as it's not too expensive. P
While we were waiting for nightfall, Dad read me a great book. P
It explained the legends of the northern lights, the aurora. P
In a legend from Norway, the lights were the spirits of old maids who danced in the sky. P
Another legend from Finland was fascinating. P
They called the aurora borealis revontulet, which meant "fox fires." P
It came from an ancient myth about a magical fox. P
The fox was swishing his tail across the snow and sprayed it up into the sky. P
They believed this caused the lights. P
At night, I was so excited to see the northern lights. P
My eyes got very heavy but I was not going to sleep. P
All of a sudden I heard Dad shouting my name. P
I woke up to the most astonishing thing I had ever seen. P
Green and purple lights were swaying across the heavens as far as the eye could see. P
They were moving and surging in all directions. P
Dad and I gazed at the lights for hours. P
Lesson 6-95
Welcome aboard the Viking ship. P
My name is Leif, and today, we are going to tour this centuries-old ship made by the Vikings. P
They call it the Long Serpent because its shape is long and narrow, like a snake. P
Like this, this ship has many interesting things. P
Now I'll tell you more about the long ship. P
As you can see, this vessel is very big. P
It is 30 m long and only 6 m wide. P
It could accommodate many Vikings, up to 60 men! P
Let's walk further to the front of the ship. P
The ship is made from oak wood planks. P
The Vikings carved the wood at the front of the ship into fierce creatures to scare their enemies. P
Can you see the scary carvings? We will look up at the sails. P
They have bright colored patterns and are magnificent. P
The Vikings used them in the wind to make the ship move fast. P
Speed was one of the most important things in a Viking ship because of their many battles. P
The Vikings often went to other places to take farming land from other people. P
They made their ships very fast to help them win battles. P
Now, we'll look at the rear of the ship. It is the back of the boat. P
Vikings used oars to row the boat when there was no wind for the sail. P
It took a lot of hard work to row the boat. P
The Vikings were very strong and able to move the boat through the water quickly. P
This ends your official tour of the Long Serpent. P
I hope you had fun and learned a lot about the Viking ship. P
Lesson 6-96
We are at summer camp. P
Yesterday, we learned about the Viking ship, and today, we are making one. P
It is very exciting to make our own model. P
Our teacher is helping us build the ship. P
He is showing me how to mold an animal out of clay to put on the front of the vessel. P
I'm molding a dragon and painting it. P
Bill and Emily are making the sail of the ship. P
They are drawing animals on a white blanket to make it beautiful and colorful. P
They decide to draw a dragon, a snake, and a buffalo. P
We learned that Viking sails were very brilliantly colored. P
Bill is putting blue stripes on the sail. P
Emily is putting red stripes on it too. P
Jill and Mike are making the oars with long wooden rods. P
They tie dustpans to the wood with strings. P
They don't weigh as much as metal, which is good! P
Too much weight could sink the ship. Sam is also working. P
He is usually lazy, but not today! P
He is collecting flowers and leaves with unique shapes, as many as he can find. P
They are all splendid colors. He glues them to the ship for decoration. P
We are all finished with our ship now. It is magnificent. P
All of the colors make the boat look outstanding. P
We are dragging it to the water to sail it. P
It is heavy, but we work together to launch the boat. P
The water is smooth and clear. We are all happy because the ship is sailing! P
All the students are joyful and clapping. Our Viking ship is a success! P
Lesson 6-97
Do you know why today is special? It is Earth Day. P
We celebrate April 22nd to try and keep the environment clean and green. P
The environment started to become polluted in recent years. P
Many people were too interested in the growth of the economy. P
They were not thinking about the protection of the environment. P
The earth depends on you to help save it now. P
Above all, we should know why we must save the earth. P
For example, many cars release fumes that cause global warming. P
This leads to the melting of glaciers and the change of climate. P
Also, the melting of glaciers and the change in climate can cause many floods or droughts. P
As you can see, pollution definitely affects things that we need to live. P
We must stop this. So, how can we save the earth? P
Wasting energy is a big cause of pollution. P
We need to save energy to help the earth. P
You should turn off lights when you leave a room at home or at school. P
You can also unplug electronics when you are finished. P
It is great to recycle our paper and water bottles. P
In addition, we can also finish the food on our plates and not waste food. P
If there is an eco-group in school or the community, join it. P
Eco groups help the places around us stay green. P
I hope you learned a lot about keeping the planet healthy. P
Our planet's future can be bright depending on our love for it. P
If we don't save the earth, it will suffer from even more pollution in the future. P
Lesson 6-98
It was 8:00 a.m., just before the teacher, Mr.White, entered the class. Students were having a discussion. P
Hey, guys, I read an article about an eco-school in the newspaper. P
An eco-school is where the students help the school become green. P
It is one of the ways to help save the earth. P
I think we should try that here. P
How can we do that? Will it be a lot of work? P
Remember what Mr.White told us about how to save the planet? P
Maybe we could do some of those things here. P
Yes! That's a great idea. We can start putting bins in every classroom for recycling. P
We can collect all of the used paper and old water bottles in the bins. P
Cool idea, Jim. We can also encourage students not to waste food in the cafeteria. P
Let's make an announcement at break time. P
We can see if any other classes want to join, regardless of grades. P
I know my little brother will want to help, because he is interested in saving the environment. P
I have another idea. What about making the whole school eco-friendly? P
We can see Principal Jefferies regarding our new eco school. P
Let's plan a day to have an after-school clean up. P
We can all go outside and pick up any garbage left lying around. P
This is going to be a very fun club! P
Just then Mr. White entered the room. P
Good morning, students. Anything interesting to share? P
The entire class smiled and raised their hands. P
Lesson 6-99
The Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts clubs have been in existence for over 100 years. P
When membership grew, founder of scouting, Lord Robert Baden- Powell, decided to hold a special event to bring together Scouts of all nationalities. P
That was the first Jamboree. P
Jamboree is now an international term to describe a large gathering of Scouts. P
The first international gathering of Scouts was held in 1920. P
This, the first Jamboree, was held in London for 8,000 Scouts from 34 countries. P
Since then, World Scout Jamborees have been held almost every four years. P
The general goals of the Jamboree are to form a worldwide friendship, and to learn about other peoples and nations by direct interaction with them. P
To reach the goals, Scouts do many activities in the Jamboree. P
The Jamboree is usually conducted on a campground and based on more activity-oriented programs. P
For example, Scouts do fun things like a rope challenge course, whitewater rafting, and other outdoor activities. P
Even preparing meals and setting up tents are some of the activities where they can learn the meaning of friendship. P
Moreover, Scouts have to come up with solutions on their own during the activities. P
This helps them listen to others and understand differences. P
Through such programs, Scouts are expected to bring further practical help to each community, nation, and world. P
Now you wonder if you can participate in a Jamboree. P
Then become one of the 32,000,000 scouts worldwide today. P
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Lesson 6-100
I am having a fabulous time camping with my Scout friends. P
We are camping out for three nights and it is now the second night. P
Scout camp is great! We set up camp when we first got here. P
The Scout leaders showed us how to pitch our tents. P
We all pitched our tents together. P
I had never set up a tent before and I made a mistake. P
I put the pegs in the wrong holes. P
My friends helped me fix the pegs and we eventually got the tent up by working together. P
In the afternoon, we went swimming. We had a race and I came in second. P
Although I did not win, I was very happy. P
Today was our second day and we learned how to help injured people. P
We learned what to do when people are bleeding. P
We even got to put bandages on people. P
Our troop leader told my friend Hugh to wrap my head in a gauze bandage. P
He used too much and I resembled a mummy. P
We all laughed. Now we know how to help injured people. P
Tonight, we had a delicious barbecue and sang songs around the fire. P
It was terrific! Tomorrow, we will learn about how to survive in the forest. P
It is spooky in the forest; nevertheless, it will be good to learn how to be safe. P
We will learn how to make a fire and build a shelter out of branches. P
Finally, we will learn how to find fresh water and purify it so that it is good to drink. P
I will tell you all about it when I get home. P