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4 Name That Place Activities: 6 Kids in My Class Puzzles: 2, 14, 15 7 Max & Gracie Cartoon: 10 8 How the Kangaroo Got Its Name Science: 18 16 How Did They Get Their Names? Puzzle Solutions: 30 19 What’s Your Favorite Candy? 20 How to Name a Pet 22 Useful Names 23 Tom, Dick, and Harry Who? 24 What’s in a Name? 25 Yoo-Hoo, Young Lady! 26 Name That Tree 27 Where Do You Live? 28 10 Funny Song Titles
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A Can you name these favorite places across America? How many have you been to?
A. An Early Skyscraper
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This was one of the first skyscrapers built in New York City. Until 1972, it was the world’s tallest building. It has 102 stories and is 1250 feet tall. There is a large observation deck on the 86th floor, where visitors can see fantastic city views. One thousand businesses have their offices in this building, and over 20,000 people work here every day. This building is very famous and has been featured in many movies. If you know the nickname of the state of New York, then you can easily guess this building’s name!
B. Water, Water, Everywhere
This spectacular place has water and more water! There actually are three separate water features. Even before you see them, you can hear the roar of millions of gallons of water rushing over cliffs. This place was named for a group of Native Americans who lived in the area. The United States and Canada share this natural wonder because it’s on the border of New York State and the province of Ontario. You can take a boat ride and get very close to the water. But don’t worry --- you’ll be given a raincoat so you won’t get too wet!
C. Getting from Here to There
Before this structure was built, people used ferries to get across San Francisco Bay. By the early twentieth century, the Bay was clogged with them! Building this structure was very difficult because of the Bay’s strong winds and ocean currents. It is painted a deep orangey-red. Many people think its name comes from the way it looks when the sun shines on it. But it really was named for the channel of water that connects the Bay with the Pacific Ocean. You can drive, bike, or even walk across this very well-known landmark.
D D. Monument Fit for a Leader
Ancient Egyptians built tall, narrow, foursided pillars called “obelisks” as monuments to pharaohs. Are you surprised to know that there are obelisks in America? One was built to honor the first president of the United States. This obelisk is 555 feet tall. It’s the tallest structure in our nation’s capital. Once, visitors would climb 898 steps to the observation floor near the top. Now, an elevator whisks visitors up, where they get a bird’s-eye view of our capital city.
E. Unspoiled Wilderness
This is a place of incredible natural beauty, with mountains, rock formations, lakes, and waterfalls. One of the world’s largest active volcanic systems lies underneath! Because of this, there are bubbling mud pots and steaming geysers here. You can marvel at the third-largest hot spring in the world --- the Grand Prismatic Spring. The spring has remarkable prism-like rainbow colors. The wildlife and plant life are pretty spectacular too. Buffalo, bears, wolves, and many more animals roam freely. The name of this special place comes from a river. The Native Americans named the river after the rocks they found in it.
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F. Like Stepping Through to the West
A unique landmark stands in St. Louis, a city on the bank of the mighty Mississippi River. St. Louis is known as the “Gateway to the West.” In our country’s early days, this town was an important starting point for explorers. Later, pioneers often would come here to buy supplies before traveling to the prairies and beyond. This monument was built to remember those who had the vision and courage to settle the West. You can take a tram to the very top, where you can see for many miles through windows in the viewing area.
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A. Empire State Building B. Niagara Falls C. Golden Gat Bridge
D. Washington Monument E. Yellowstone National Park F. Gateway Arch
by Leah Pileggi • illustrated by Neal Levin
Ann Anna Annie is an awesome friend of mine. Bill Billy William’s wearing braces that look fine. Chuck Charlie Charles has a cat that chases twine. Doug Dougie Douglas likes to dance a conga line. El Elli Eleanor wears every shade of lime. Fran Frannie Frances has a fancy way with rhyme! Gert Gertie Gertrude sometimes plays in dirt and grime. Han Hannah Hannabell has hiccups all the time. Im Ima Imogene screamed, “Yuck, an icky bug!” John Johnny Jonathan drinks root beer from a jug. Kat Kathy Katherine has a kitty and a pug. Len Lenny Leonard likes his root beer in a mug. Meg Maggie Margaret makes a peach and mango tart. Nat Nate Nathan has loved nature from the start. O Owie Owen thinks it’s obvious he’s smart. Pete Petey Peter puts himself into his art. Q Quin Quincy has a quick and brilliant smile. Ro Rob Roberto set a record for the mile. Stew Stewy Stewart stacks his homework in a pile. T Ty Tyrone types his homework in a file. U Ule Ulysses has a name that’s quite unique. Val Valey Valentina wears a vest that’s really sleek. Will Willow Willomena dances every week. X Xadi Xadia explored and took a peek. Y Yas Yasmine yaks with birdies in the tree. Z Zoe Zoey zips around on skates with glee.
All these kids are in my class, a splendid place to be. Based on all this stuff you’ve read, guess which one is me! Answer: Fran Frannie Frances, who has a fancy way with rhyme!
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Big Sur, California 10:05 AM A beautiful sing-out-loud kind of day! Max and Gracie and their owners, Linda, Craig, and their seven-year-old son, Ed, are driving the back roads of America. Perhaps you have seen Max and Gracie with their heads out the window. If not, here is a letter describing their most recent adventure.
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How the
Kangaroo Got Its
Name by Michael Williams
There once was an explorer named Captain James Cook, Who went to Australia to take a closer look. He trekked across the plains of The Land Down Under, Then he heard a noise that sounded like thunder. From over the hill hopped hundreds of creatures. Cook stepped back and studied their features. They were tall, with long hind legs and big tail. They hopped with a bounce. On one’s tummy was a pouch, carrying a baby that weighed an ounce. Cook walked to the village to speak with the chief. “I know you are busy,” he said, “so I’ll try to be brief. What is that creature? What is it called? What does it do? Come, come, my good man. There is much I want to ask you.” 8
This is a replica of Captain Cook’s ship, the Endeavour.
The chief simply didn’t speak English and didn’t know what to do. He shrugged his shoulders and said, “Kangaroo!” “Kangaroo,” said Cook as he scratched his chin. “That’s what I’ll call it,” he said with a grin. Cook made a mistake. There was something he never knew. “Kangaroo” is a native word that means “I don’t understand you.” The next time that you go to the zoo, You might just see a kangaroo. You may visit the kangaroo’s home, The Land Down Under. When you do, think of Captain Cook’s silly blunder. Think of the natives of Australia who laugh at me and you Because of a creature we call an “I don’t understand you”! 9