3-1 The sea otters
The sea otter is a furry and dark brown sea mammal. P
They have wide, flat heads and hind feet that look like flippers. P
Sea otters live in the water and they love to float on their backs. P
Sea otters feed on mussels, clams and other fish. P
They use rocks to crack open shellfish. P
A sea otter sleeps in the water on top of seaweed. P
The seaweed keeps the sea otters from drifting away. P
Sea otters live in groups and they are very playful. P
3-2 Killer
Killer whales are also known as orcas. P
They have long, round bodies with large dorsal fins. P
Their bodies are black marked with the white patches. P
Killer whales are found in all oceans of the world. P
Killer whales are one of the top predators in the sea. P
The Predators prey on smaller animals. P
Killer whales are known to eat fish, squid, seals, sea lions, penguins, even other whales. P
Killer whales live to be 30 to 50 years in the wild. P
3-3 Coral
Coral reefs are beautiful underwater gardens. P
Coral reefs are made of corals, fish, and many other animals. P
Thousands of different types of sea animals live in coral reefs. P
Coral reefs offer many hiding places for small fishes. P
Coral reefs grow in tropical oceans. P
Many of the coral reefs are dying. P
Pollution is the main cause of dying coral reefs. P
People need to stop polluting in order to save the coral reefs. P
3-4 The Clownfish
The clownfish is a type of fish that lives in salt water. P
The clownfish likes to live near the coral reefs. P
The color of the clownfish is typically a very bright orange. P
And they have three white stripes. P
They also have thin black lines around their white stripes. P
The clownfish gets its name from its bright colors. P
The clownfish is a very active fish. P
It moves around a lot. P
There is a movie about a clownfish called, "Finding Nemo". P
3-5 Turtles
Turtles that swim in the ocean are known as sea turtles. P
Sea turtles are large, air-breathing reptiles. P
They are good swimmers. P
Sea turtles can hold their breath for a very long time. P
Sea turtles are almost always under the water. P
Sea turtles come in many different sizes, shapes and colors. P
Sea turtles live for a very long time. P
Sea turtles are one of the Earth's oldest animals. P
3-6 Teachers
Teachers work at school. P
Students go to school to learn. P
All students must listen to the teacher. P
Students learn to read and write at school. P
Teachers teach among other things math, science and history. P
Teachers give homework to their students. P
Students do their homework at home. P
Learning is very important for students. P
3-7 Police
Police officers are very brave. P
They help people by enforcing laws. P
Police officers prevent crime. P
They catch criminals. P
Criminals are people who are breaking the law. P
Police officers work hard chasing criminals. P
Most police officers wear uniforms. P
They must be healthy, strong and honest. P
Police officers have to be ready to work at all times. P
3-8 Firefighters
Firefighters help to protect people and property. P
Firefighters put out fires. P
Flames and smoke can burn or kill people. P
Fighting fire is dangerous work. P
It takes organization and teamwork. P
Firefighters have to save people who are trapped in burning buildings. P
They treat people who are hurt or ill. P
When the alarm sounds, the firefighters must respond very rapidly. P
Firefighters live in fire stations. P
3-9 A Supermarket
A supermarket is a grocery store. P
A supermarket or grocery store sells food. P
The bakery offers fresh bread. P
The produce section offers fresh fruit. P
The dairy section offers milk and cheese. P
The meat section offers beef, pork or chicken. P
When you go shopping you can put all your items into a shopping cart. P
Shopping carts help people carry many items at once. P
3-10 Mail
People bring mail to the post office. P
The post office collects the mail and then delivers it. P
People buy stamps at the post office. P
The stamps pay for the mail in order for it to be delivered. P
Mailmen and mailwomen work at the post office. P
They carry the mail to homes and offices. P
Many people depend on the mail being delivered. P
Because the mail holds important messages or items. P
3-11 Library
Librarians work in libraries. P
Libraries contain many thousands of books. P
Librarians help people find the book that they are looking for. P
You can sit down and read a book at the library. P
But in the library people have to be very quiet. P
The library has to be quiet because it helps people to read. P
You can borrow a book at the library. P
Borrowing a book allows people to take a book home. P
People have to return the books that they borrowed. P
3-12 A Neighborhood
A neighborhood is a community of people. P
A neighborhood contains many different homes. P
There are many different types of people in a neighborhood. P
Neighborhoods have schools for children. P
Neighborhoods have supermarkets where people can buy food. P
Neighborhoods have police stations that protect the people. P
Neighborhoods have libraries where people can borrow books. P
Neighborhoods also have fire stations that protect people and their houses from fires. P
The person in charge of a neighborhood is called a mayor. P
3-13 A Bank
In every neighborhood there is a bank. P
People bring the money into the bank in order to save. P
A bank is a safe place to store money. P
Banks store money in a big safe. P
Police officers help the bank to protect itself from criminals. P
Businesses borrow money from banks. P
Money is important for people and businesses. P
People trade money for products or services. P
3-14 Doctors
Doctors and nurses work at hospitals. P
People come to the hospital when they need to see a doctor or nurse. P
Hospitals are very important. P
When people are sick or hurt, the doctor is there to help. P
Doctors examine people to find out what is wrong with them. P
Then the doctors can prescribe a medicine to cure a sick person. P
People take the medicine and they get better. P
You can also go for a check-up so that you don't get sick. P
3-15 New Year’s Eve
New Year's Eve is held on December 31st each year in America. P
Many people have parties to celebrate the New Year. P
Every year in New York City, there is a party in Times Square. P
Times Square is an area where people shop, eat and sightsee. P
The party in Times Square is shown on the television. P
A lot of people, in America, watch the show at home. P
The show has been on television for many years. P
At one minute before midnight everyone counts down to the New Year. P
When midnight comes people shout, "Happy New Year!" P
3-16 Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is a holiday where you tell people how much you care about them. P
On Valentine's Day, people give Valentine cards to people they love and care about. P
Some people give cards to their friends. P
Some people give cards to their family members. P
People also give each other candy and flowers on Valentine's Day. P
Valentine's Day is on February 14th. Valentine's Day symbols include hearts, doves, and Cupid. P
This is a nice holiday to tell people how much you love them. P
3-17 Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is a holiday that takes place in the month of May. P
Mother's Day is a time where people take time to honor and thank their mothers. P
Many people give their mothers cards and flowers on this day. P
Other people buy presents or candies to give to their mothers. P
Some people take their mother out to lunch or dinner on Mother's Day. P
Children make presents at their school to give to their mother. P
People also give their grandmothers' cards on Mother's Day. P
It is a nice day to thank your mother for everything she does for her children. P
3-18 Father’s Day
Father's Day is a holiday that happens every June. P
On Father's Day children honor and thank their fathers for taking care of them. P
Similar to Mother's Day, many people give their fathers cards on that day. P
People also buy their father a gift. P
Some people take their fathers to eat lunch or dinner. P
Children make presents for their dads at school. P
People do not usually give their fathers flowers on this day. P
It is nice to have a day to honor your father for everything he does for his family. P
3-19 Independence Day
In America, Independence Day is a holiday that happens on July 4th. P
Many people in America call Independence Day the 4th of July. P
On July 4th, 1776, America won its independence from England. P
Before that day, America was a part of England. P
Each year, Americans celebrate on July 4th to remember that day. P
To celebrate people have parties and eat barbeque food. P
Barbeque food in America is hotdogs, hamburgers and steak. P
When it is dark outside, people light fireworks. P
People light fireworks as a way to celebrate the holiday. P
3-20 Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a holiday that happens each May. P
It is a holiday on the last Monday of May. P
It was once known as Decoration Day. P
Americans honor people who have died fighting in war. P
People hang the American flag outside their house on this day. P
Banks, schools and many places are closed on this day. P
Some people have parties at their house to honor the day. P
Some cities have parades to celebrate the day. P