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VOCABULARY Grandfather�s Journey 1. journey - a long trip 2. surrounded - to have something on all sides of; circled 3. enormous - extremely large 4. astonished - surprised very much; amazed 5. towering - rising high up in the air, tall 6. scattered - thrown apart or spread in different directions VOCABULARY Phoebe and the Spelling Bee 1. legend - a story passed down that many believe, though it may not be entirely true; an old tale 2. unusual - not common or ordinary; rare, different 3. correct - having no mistakes 4. continue - to go on after stopping; keep going 5. embarrass - to make someone feel shy or ashamed 6. groaning - making a deep, sad sound VOCABULARY An Illusionary Tale 1. royal � involving or belonging to a king or queen or a member of his or her family 2. length � the distance from one end of something to the other-long 3. guard � a person who protects a person or place-keeps people safe 4. straighten � to make something straight-less crooked VOCABULARY Max Malone 1. ceiling � the top of a room-flat surface over your head 2. section � part of a place 3. cents � pennies; 100cents equals 1 dollar 4. eager � wanting very much to do something-interested in doing something 5. scene � a part of an act in a movie or play-place where something happens Vocabulary Champions of the World 1. fans � people who admire a famous individual or group or an activity 2. celebrated � game a special notice to a happy occasion; party given 3. score � the number of points made in a game 4. pitcher � the player who throws the ball to the batter in baseball 5. cork � the light, springy wood of certain tree; center of the ball 6. wrap � to cover something by winding something around it or folding something over it; put something around it Vocabulary City Green 1. excitement � the condition of being stirred up or aroused; lots going on 2. schedule � a list of times, events, or things to do; planned 3. area � a particular space, region, or section; neighborhood 4. heap � a collection of things piled together; big pile 5. stems � main parts of a plant that support the leaves and flowers 6. halfway � to or at half the distance, partial; just to the middle VOCABULARY The Sun, the Wind and the Rain 1. canyons � deep valleys � long narrow areas between high hills or mountains 2. flowed � moved smoothly � moved like a liquid, like a stream of water 3. grains � tiny bits 4. handful � just enough to hold � the amount of something that fits in your hand 5. peaks � mountain tops � pointed ends or top parts of something 6. traded � switched � gave away something to get something else Dream Wolf 1. buffalo � a large, shaggy animal who lived on the plains 2. herds � groups of animals staying together 3. ripe � ready to eat � fully grown and developed 4. echoes � repeated sounds 5. darkness � like night � a time of no, or very little light 6. shelter � a place to be safe � to protectVocabulary Spiders at Work 1. capture � to catch or hold a person, animal or thing 2. struggles � makes a great effort; tries hard to do something 3. ruin � to destroy 4. liquid � a form or matter, such as water or milk, that is not a gas or solid and can be poured 5. serious � dangerous; cause for worry 6. skills � powers or abilities or ways to do things Vocabulary Web Wonders 1. earthquake � a shaking of the earth caused by underground movements 2. crops � plants grown by farmers in their fields 3. soldiers � people who serve in an army; fight in battle 4. woven � formed by interlaced threads; threaded into 5. hatch � to come out of an egg 6. respect � approval; think highly of VOCABULARY MOSES GOES TO A CONCERT 1. consert � music program � a performance or show where music is played 2. orchestra � a group of people playing music � a large group of musicians who work with a conductor 3. musician � a person who plays music � a person who plays an instrument or sings 4. instrument � something that makes music 5. conductor � aperson who leads the music players THE LITTLE PAINTER OF SABANA GRANDE 1. dawn � sunrise � the first light in the morning; daybreak 2. blossoms � flowers on a tree or plant 3. shallow � not deep 4. miserable � very unhappy 5. faded � having lost color or brightness 6. imaginary � made up in the mind Vocabulary Patchwork Quilt 1. attic � the space just below the roof of a house 2. anxious � eager 3. costume � clothes worn to look like someone or something else 4. gazed � looked at something for a long time 5. examined � looked at closely and carefully; checked 6. pattern � how colors, shapes, or lines are arranged or repeated in some order or design Vocabulary Pecos Bill 1. prairie � flat rolling land covered with grass and few or no trees; grassland 2. stumbled � tripped or walked in a clumsy way; lost her balance 3. wilderness � a place in nature where no people live or settle 4. invented � made or thought of for the first time; created; new idea in works 5. combine � to join together; mix; put together 6. located � put or settled in a particular place VOCABULARY-A VERY COOL PLACE TO VISIT 1. creeps-moves slowly and sneakily 2. furniture-large, useful household items like tables and chairs 3. beauty-a pleasing quality; is lovely 4. pure-not mixed with anything; perfect 5. visitors-people staying in a different place for while; guests 6. palace-the home of a ruler; a large, expensive house; castle THE TERRIBLE EEK 1. meal-the food eaten or prepared for eating at one time 2. humans-women, men, and children; persons; people 3. replied-something said, written, or done in answer 4. motion-movement or action 5. weight-load; the amount of heaviness of a person or thing 6. completely-all; in every way or detail Vocabulary In My Family 1. members � people or animals that belong to a group 2. dozens � groups of twelve; lots of something 3. relatives � people who belong to the same family or are part of your family 4. designed � made a plan, drawing, or outline of; made a pattern for; planned out 5. encouraging � giving courage, hope, or confidence to; urging on; cheering for someone 6. comforting � easing the sorrow or pain of someone; try to make them feel better Vocabulary Cactus Hotel 1. tough � strong, not easy to cut or damage; hard 2. ribs � the bones that curve around the heart and lungs; a part that supports 3. discovered - found 4. insects � bugs; small animals without a backbone 5. treat � an especially pleasant event or food; candy 6. remains - is left when something is over or goes VOCABULARY BIG BLUE WHALE 1. calm- quiet; not moving; still 2. feast- to eat well or heartily 3. mammal- gives milk to its babies, has a backbone, and is warm blooded 4. vast- huge very great in size 5. swallow- eat or drink; to take into the stomach through the mouth and throat 6. adult- grown up; having grown to full size; mature J. J.�S BIG DAY 1. gain- get more; to add on 2. expert- people who have a special knowledge about a subject 3. clams- a kind of shellfish that is good to eat 4. powdered- ground up and dry; made of very fine particles 5. switched- changed 6. compared- are alike or different; examined to learn about similarities or differences VOCABULARY LON PO PO 1. disguised- changed in appearance; wears a costume 2. route- road or way somewhere 3. claws- sharp or long nails on the feet or hands 4. delighted- pleased; feeling great pleasure 5. paced- walked back and forth 6. furious- very angry VOCABULARY ANIMAL FACTS/ANIMAL FABLES 1. temperature- degree of heat or cold 2. bother- to give trouble to; annoy; upset 3. expects- thinks it will happen 4. rapidly- fast; quickly 5. attack- strike first; to begin to fight against 6. label- sticker; material fastened to something that give information about it Vocabulary The Many Lives of Benjamin Franklin 1. hero � a person who is looked up to by others; admired person 2. scientific - having to do with, or used in, science; way thing work 3. curious � eager to learn about things that are new, strange, or interesting 4. experiment � a test used to discover or prove something; way to test an idea 5. discuss � to talk over; speak about 6. advice � an idea about how to solve a problem or how to act in a situation; helpful hints Vocabulary Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 1. report - a complete description or statement; statement or bit of news 2. avoid � to keep away from 3. periods � portions of time; short times 4. brief � not very long; short 5. frequently � happening often 6. gradual � moving or changing slowly; slow 7. shower � quick spray Vocabulary Pure Power 1. model � a person or thing that is a good example of something and is copied; small copy 2. energy � the capacity for doing work; power 3. entire � whole 4. pollution - harmful materials such as certain chemicals. Gases and wastes that make the air, water, or soil dirty; harms air, water, or land 5. future � happening in the time after the present; a time that is to come 6. produce � to make or create something Vocabulary The Bat Boy and His Violin 1. talented � having a lot of ability; gifted 2. equipment � things that are provided for a particular use; supplies; bats 3. perform � to sing, act, or do something in public that required skill; play in front of an audience 4. mistakes � things done incorrectly; errors 5. invisible � impossible to see; not visible; not seen 6. accept � to receive or admit; to welcome Vocabulary Two Bad Ants 1. gripped � held tightly 2. kingdom � a country ruled by a king or queen 3. crystal - a clear, often rock-like form that is created when a substance changes into a solid 4. vanished � disappeared; went suddenly out of sight 5. bitter � having a strong often unpleasant taste; bad 6. whirling- turning quickly around and around; spinning fast; circling Vocabulary Do Animals Think? 1. subject � something thought or talked about; an area of study 2. social � liking to be with others; like to live with others 3. communicate � to exchange feelings, thoughts, or information; talk 4. crafty � clever in deceiving, cunning; skillful 5. brain � the mass of nerves in the head that is the center for thought, memory, learning, and emotion 6. solve � find the answer to Vocabulary Wilbur�s Boast 1. boasting � talking too much or bragging about oneself 2. considering � keeping in mind 3. conversation � talk between two or more persons 4. interrupted � stopped a person from acting or speaking 5. seized � held or grabbed 6. hesitated � waited or stopped because of uncertainty Vocabulary The Koala Catchers 1. loops � makes a circle 2. snug � fitting closely 3. starve � to die from lack of food 4. rescuers � people who save you from danger 5. strip � to make something bare 6. crate � a wooden box

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