NonFiction Main Idea #1

Chameleons are omnivorous animals, which means they eat both meat and plants. A chameleon’s diet may include leaves, berries, insects and snails. They use their lengthy, sticky tongue to catch their prey. Some larger chameleons will even hunt small reptiles.

• Chameleons eat plants

• Coyotes eat small animals

• Chameleons have an omnivore diet, which means they eat plants and animals

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Coyotes are known to be nocturnal. They are often active during the night. Although, sometimes, during the day, coyotes can be seen in areas where humans don't try to harm them. If a coyote lives in a place where they are regularly hunted, then it will remain nocturnal.

• People always see coyotes during the day.

• Coyotes are nocturnal animals, but can sometimes be seen during the day

• Some people hunt coyotes, so they remain nocturnal.

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At age 19, Ruth signed his first pro baseball contract with the Baltimore Orioles. He was so young that some of the veteran players on the team began calling him "Babe." The nickname has stuck with him ever since. He had a couple other nicknames as well. He was called the “Great Bambino" and the "Sultan of Swat."

• Babe Ruth was a great baseball player.

• During his career, Babe Ruth had some different nicknames.

• Babe Ruth played for the Baltimore Orioles.

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Wolves often hunt at nighttime in groups. Wolves are carnivores. They usually hunt big animals, but they will eat small animals if they are hungry. They work together to trap, catch and kill larger animals, like deer and moose.

• Wolves work together to hunt other animals.

• Wolves hunt only small animals.

• Wolves only hunt alone at nighttime.

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An orchestra is a group of musicians organized to perform music. The group is lead by a conductor, who makes sure the musicians keep the beat of the music. Instruments in an orchestra include the cello, violin, flute, clarinet, drums, trombone, and trumpet. When played together, the sounds of these instruments blend to make beautiful music!

• Conductors use a baton to help musicians keep the beat of the music.

• Orchestras include mostly brass and woodwind instruments.

• An orchestra is a group of musicians playing together.

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The earth's surface is constantly changing. All over the world everyday there are earthquakes, floods and volcanoes that quickly change our world. Some changes are too small to see. Others cause tremendous damage and costs millions of dollars to clean up.

• It is expensive to clean up the damage

• Sometimes we can't see the changes.

• The Earth's surface is always changing.

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Many people have never heard giraffes make noises. Giraffes do not use sounds to “talk” with each other. When hurt, giraffes make a low moo, something like a cow. When frightened, they make a short, high sound.

• Giraffes do make noises

• Giraffes talk all the time.

• Cows and giraffes talk to each other.

• Lots of people have heard giraffes talk.

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There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.

• There are many fun things to do at the beach.

• It is also fun to look for shells.

• Some people simply like to sunbathe.

• Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

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