Reading Comprehension

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Problem at the Zoo: Polar bears were nervous due to noise from the nearby highway. The class wrote to the mayor, who suggested lowering the speed limit and posting 'NO HONKING' signs. The bears began napping more after these changes.

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Noise

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Bear home location:

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Highway

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Problem at the zoo: Polar bears were nervous due to noise from the highway. The class wrote to the mayor, who suggested lowering the speed limit and posting 'NO HONKING' signs. The bears started napping more.

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The class felt they made a change.

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Mr. Gonzalez's class noticed polar bears at the zoo were nervous and not resting. The zookeeper explained the noise from the nearby highway disturbed them. The class wrote to the mayor, who suggested lowering the speed limit and posting 'NO HONKING' signs. This led to the bears napping more, showing their efforts made a difference.

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They used the government to solve it.

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The Great Library of Alexandria was a public library in ancient Egypt, known as a wonder, containing many thousands of scrolls. It sought to acquire books through requests to kings, purchases, and sometimes theft. It ultimately burnt down but served as a model for modern libraries.

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The library had many thousands of scrolls.

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The Great Library of Alexandria was a public library in ancient Egypt, known as a wonder, containing thousands of scrolls. Librarians sometimes stole books to increase their collection.

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they wanted many books for the library.

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The Great Library of Alexandria was a public library in ancient Egypt, known as a wonder, containing thousands of scrolls. Kings sought books from each other, sometimes not returning them, and librarians occasionally stole books. It ultimately burnt down but served as a model for modern libraries.

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The library was important to them.

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The Great Library of Alexandria was a public library in ancient Egypt, known as a wonder. It housed thousands of scrolls, sought books from kings, and sometimes acquired them through theft. It ultimately burnt down but served as a model for modern libraries.

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Libraries Since Alexandria

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Birds found in most lower 48 U.S. states:

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Purple Finch, American Goldfinch

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American Goldfinch diet

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sunflower seeds