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Crocodiles and Alligators

Crocodiles and alligators look very much alike, but there are ways to tell them apart.

The crocodile has a pointy snout, while the alligator’s snout is rounder. The crocodile weighs

less than the alligator and can move faster. Both animals have an extra-long lower tooth. When

the crocodile’s mouth is closed, you can see this long tooth. However, when the alligator’s

mouth is closed, the tooth is hidden inside the mouth.

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Clara Barton

Clara Barton was born in Oxford, Massachusetts. She taught school and worked at the

United States Patent Office. When the Civil War broke out, Clara worked as a nurse. She

brought supplies to soldiers and worked on the battlefield. In fact, she was called the “Angel

of the Battlefield.” In 1869, Clara went to Europe. There she worked with the International

Red Cross. Clara returned to the U.S in 1873. In 1881, she set up the American National Red

Cross. Clara Burton helped many people in her lifetime.

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Cooking Class

Today in cooking class we are going to learn how to make an easy family dinner. In

place of an unhealthy meal, you can make these muffin meatballs. We will use ground turkey,

precut vegetables, and one egg. These are very tasty and will disappear from your table.

First, let’s preheat the oven. It needs to be nice and hot when the meatballs go in.

Now let’s mix the meat, egg, and vegetables. Add salt and pepper and shape the mixture into

balls. Make sure you make six even balls. If the muffins are uneven, they will not be ready at

the same time. Put each ball into the muffin tin. Bake for 40 minutes. These muffins meatballs

are sure to please everyone in the family!

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Transcontinental Railroad

At one time, Americans couldn’t get from coast to coast by train. The train tracks did

not go all the way across the United States. This was a problem because it took months to

travel from one side of the country to the other. Suddenly, in the early 1860s, the railroad

companies decided to begin building a transcontinental railroad. This railroad would allow

Americans to cross the continent in less than a week. What a better way to travel!

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Early Money

During the Revolutionary War and for a long time afterward, colonists used British,

French, and Spanish money. Because the British government would not allow the colonists to

make their own coins, they made paper money instead. By the mid 1700s, there was more

paper money than there was gold or silver for which the bills could be traded. As a result, the

British government ordered the colonists to stop making paper money.

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Danger

Some scientists are worried about what will happen to people and animals if large

forests and jungles in the world are destroyed. The trees and green plants in the forests

and jungles produce oxygen, which is released into the atmosphere. Animals and people need

this oxygen to breathe. If huge areas of green plants and trees are destroyed, there will not

be enough oxygen produced to keep people and animals alive.

So what should be done? The solution must be based on what is possible. People need to restore, or fix, ruined forest lands along with protecting areas of forests that already exist. It is not a simple solution, but we can at least try.

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The North and South Poles

The North Pole marks the northern end of the Earth’s imaginary axis, while the South

Pole marks the southern end. The North Pole is found in the Arctic Ocean. It was first

reached by Robert E. Peary and Matthew Henson in 1909. The South Pole is located on the

continent of Antarctica, and was first reached by Roald Amundsen in 1911. The North and

South Poles are the only two places in the world that receive six months of continuous

daylight, followed by six months of continuous darkness.

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Steam Locomotive!

In 1804, the steam locomotive was invented. They were strong and could transport a

heavy amount. As a result, this made it possible for a locomotive to pull cars along a train

track. Soon there was steam-powered train service in the United States.

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Making Instruments at Home

Do you like to make music? This is a good project for you. Follow these simple steps

to make two great instruments. To make a drum, you will need an empty round oatmeal box, some string or yarn, two

pencils, two spools, construction paper, glue and markers.

First, decorate the oatmeal box by covering it with paper and drawing a design. Then

poke a hole through the center of the top of the box. Poke another hole in the center of the

bottom of the box. Thread yarn through the holes. Cut the yarn so that it is long enough for

the drum to hang around your neck. For the drumsticks, put the spools on the pencils. Glue

them so they stay in place. Now you’re ready to drum!

To make a tambourine, you will need two strong paper plates, a stapler or glue, a

hold punch, string, small jingle bells, and markers. Staple or glue the paper plates together

facing each other. Use the hole-punch to make holes around the edges. Then use the string to

tie a jingle bell to each hole. Finally, decorate your tambourine. It’s time to make some music!

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The Georgia Peach

One of the greatest baseball heroes of all time is Ty Cobb. He played in the major

league for 24 years. During his career, he was very competitive. He pushed himself to be the

best player possible. He became famous for his speed and batting skill. Absolutely no one

could outrun or out-hit him.

This baseball legend was from Georgia. He was born in The Narrows on December 18,

1886. While Ty was growing up, his family lived in Royston. As a teenager, he played baseball

for the Royston Rompers. After that, he played for the semi-pro team Royston Reds. When he

was 18 years old, he left home to play professional baseball for the Detroit Tigers. Fans

nicknamed him “The Georgia Peach.”

Cobb’s pro ball record is remarkable. Today, he stands second in scored runs, with

2245. He is second in career hits, with 4191. His lifetime batting average is an amazing .367. In

1936, he was voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Cobb died on July 17, 1961 in

Atlanta. Three years later, he was voted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame.

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