Do you think watermelons are too heavy? Plant scientists have now come up with a smaller watermelon. It weighs only 4 to 6 pounds.

Every summer Farmer Paul knew he would have trouble with crows. The last time Farmer Paul had put up a scarecrow, the crows had seemed to realize that if it were real it would move.

People traveled across the ocean on ships before airplanes became widely used. Now people take vacations on cruise ships.

Traveling is easier and more convenient now, but I still think a journey in a covered wagon would be a great adventure.

In the summertime, his family took trips to the beach, where he played in the waves. Sometimes he would ride a wave to the shore of the lake. He always looked forward to riding the waves, the bigger the better.

The first day, his family woke up early and hiked several miles with a guide to a wooded area. During the night, they had heard a wolf’s howl, so they were certain there were wolves nearby.

She wished she could take back her angry and thoughtless words. She had told her best friend that she did not like her. She hadn’t really meant it, but the angry words had just poured out.

The sale was a huge success. We earned enough money for everyone to attend the class trip. The class cannot wait to see all of the sharks and the rare fish at the aquarium.

Many people think that in-line skates are easier to move around on than skates with four wheels. Balance is the most important thing. The hardest part is learning how to stop.

Paco had never done anything like whitewater rafting. Even though he was a good swimmer who loved adventure, he knew this trip would be very different. Paco was feeling scared.

When it got dark, they made a fire. They toasted some marshmallows, told stories, and sang songs. It was nice to be together under the stars.

Scientists know a good deal about the sun, but they still have much to learn. As they learn, they hope to find better ways to use the sun’s power on Earth.

The first thing you probably notice about elephants is that they are big. They are the biggest animals on land. Only some whales are bigger.