Why does the creek dry up?
The creek is blocked by empty Cooler bottles.
There hasn't been any rain in weeks.
What are the campers doing that's bad for the planet?
drinking water from the creek
bothering a platypus
racing their cooler bottles in the creek
Which activity is NOT a part of Nerfon Day on Zeena's home planet?
tree climbing
jelly-throwing contests
Why is Mrs. Patty leaving the creek?
She doesn't like the creek.
The creek is too dry for her to make a nest.
The creek floods too often.
What is Oliver's fun fact about worms?
The help make the soil better for plants and trees.
They taste like spaghetti.
What do the campers use to clean up the creek?
their hands and a recycling bin
five pickles
a forklift
What is Norm's idea for putting the empty bottles to good use?
turn them into bird feeders
bury them in a mud pit
Which birdfeeder ingredients do the animals plant in the ground?
nuts
seeds
What holiday is this book about?
Earth Day
Arbor Day
Why was Mrs. Patty angry?
She didn't like the flooding.
She can't make a nest for her babies along a dry creek.
What made the soil better for plants and trees?
worms
fish
Wisp and Hazel collected seeds and _________ for the bird feeders.
berries
butter
How was Ms. Patty feeling at the end of the story?
happy
upset
What is the main idea of this story?
Boat races are fun!
Take care of the planet.
