Ann's First Day
hurry-move faster than usual
carrots-orange-colored roots of a plant, eaten as a vegetable
homework-a school assignment to be done at home
shy-not comfortable around other people
lucky-having or bringing good luck
crawls-moves very slowly
peppermint-a candy that is flavored with oil, made from leaves
of mint plants
wriggles-a twist or turn from side to side with short, quick
movements, squirm
Henry and Mudge
parents-fathers and mothers
different-not alike or not similar
searched-looked to find something
weighed-was equal to a named heaviness
hundred-ten times ten
worry-to feel troubled
bullies-a person who likes to frighten or threaten others,
especially smaller or weaker people
tornadoes-a strong wind storm with funnel shaped clouds
Luka's Quilt
grandmother-your father's mother or your mother's mother
idea-a thought or plan
garden-a place where people grow flowers or vegetables
serious-important
remember-to keep in mind; not forget
answered-said or written in reply
tutu-a short ballet skirt of gathered sheer fabric
truce-a short halt if fighting, agreed to by both sides, who
then try to make peace
lei-a traditional Hawaiian wreath of flowers, leaves, other
material worn around the neck
Hawaiian-that; of which pertains to Hawaii
The Roundup at Rio Ranch
cattle-cows, bulls, and steers raised for their meat, milk, and
hides
broken-not working; damaged
fence-a structure used to surround; protect; or mark off an area
carefully-in a cautious way
gently-in a mild, peaceful, or tame manner
safety-freedom from harm or danger
pasture-a field where animals graze
vaquero-a cowboy, especially of Mexico, South America, or
Southwestern United States
saddle-a seat for a rider on the back of a horse or similar
animal
mustang-a wild horse that lives on the American plains, a bronco
lariat-a long rope with a loop at the end, used to catch animals
Welcome to a New Museum
visit-come to see
life-way or manner of living
artist-person who creates art
famous-well-known
body-the form or frame of a person
hour-sixty minutes
history-a story or record of what has happened in the past
models-a small sized copy of something
statues-a likeness of a person, animal, or thing make of stone,
bronze, or clay
Lemonade for Sale
announced-made formally known; gave notice of
empty-containing nothing
squeezed-pressed hard
poured-caused to flow
melted-to change from a solid to a liquid
wrong-not correct; mistaken
graph-a drawing that shows the relationship between changing
things
juggler-a person who keeps balls or other objects in continuous
motion by skillful tossing and catching
A Letter to Amy
special-unusual; not ordinary
corner-place where two lines or walls meet
glanced-took a quick look
wild-not orderly; very excited
repeated-said or did again
candles-sticks of wax that give light when burned
envelope-a folded paper container for letters
parrot-a bird with a wide, curved bill, a long, pointed tail,
and brightly colored feathers
reflection-an image produced by or as if by a mirror
The Best Friends Club
whispered-spoke softly
leaned-was at a slant; bent
president-a person in charge of a group, club, or organization
promise-to give one's word that something will not happen
rules-directions that tell you what you can and can't do
allowed-permitted
porch-a covered entrance to a building
cat's cradle-a game played using string
clubhouse-a building used by a club
bicycle tag-a game of tag played on bicycles
Jamaica Tag-Along
repair-fix or mend something
giant-huge
busy-involed in an activity
form-to shape something
edge-the line or place where something ends
building-a structure that people do things in, such as a house
or a store
Sharks
lesson-something to be learned, taught, or studied
chew-to grind with the teeth
afraid-fearful; scared
danger-something that may cause harm or injury
trouble-a difficult or dangerous situation
understand-to get the meaning of; to learn
seal-a mammal that lives in coastal waters and has flippers
instead of feet
diving-to plunge headfirst into water
limit-the point at which something ends
Arthur Writes a Story
jurassic period-a period of time when dinosaurs and flying
reptiles lived
stegosaurus-a plant-eating dinosaur that has bony plates
sticking up along its backbone
proud-very pleased or satisfied
planet-heavenly body that circles the sun
float-drift on top of water or in air
library-collection of reading materials
decided-made up one's mind
important-having great value or meaning
Best Wishes, Ed
climbed-moved upward or over, across or through something
couple-two things that are the same or go together in some way
half-either of two equal parts
message-information sent to someone
drifted-floated
notice-pay attention to
penguin-a bird whose feathers are black or gray on the back and
white on the front
tern-a web-footed seabird similar to a gull
iceberg-a very large piece of floating ice
The Pony Express
record-
success-
express-a system for the special transportation of goods
mochila-a saddle covering made of hide or leather
early-in or near the beginning
rushed-to move, go or come quickly
arrived-to come to a place
stagecoach-a large, closed carriage pulled by horses once used
for carrying passengers, mail and baggage
finished-to bring to an end, complete
buffalo-a large North American animal that has a big shaggy head
with short horn and a hump on its back
stampede-a sudden, wild running of a herd of animals
telegraph-a system for sending messages in code over long
distances by means of electricity
Nine-in-One, Grr! Grr!
Earth-planet on which we live
lonely-having a sad feeling because one is by oneself
wonderful-very good
forget-not to remember something
mountain-a piece of land that rises high above the surrounding
area
memory-ability to remember things
bamboo-a tall, woody plant related to grass
pheasant-a large bird that has a long tail and brightly colored
feathers
quail-a bird that has a plump body and brown or gray feather
often dotted with white
Change for the Quarter
join-to come together; to be a member of
collect-to gather together
worth-having the same value as: the amount of money something
can be exchanged for
difference-the amount left over
honors-something given to show great respect
order-the way things are arranged; clean or neat condition
pocket-a small bag or puch sewn into a garment, suitcase, or
purse
government-a group of people in charge of ruling a country,
city, or state