When you ride on a water slide, always go feet first. Stretch out flat with your legs in front of you. Then go!
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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.
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One Friday night, Julie slept over at Grandma’s house. She was excited. She did not know what to expect. Grandma always surprised her.
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The United States printed its first postage stamp in 1847. The first five-cent stamp showed Benjamin Franklin. The first ten-cent stamp showed George Washington.
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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.
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Do you think watermelons are too heavy? Plant scientists have now come up with a smaller watermelon. It weighs only 4 to 6 pounds.
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Lin loved lots of smells. She loved the smell of flowers. She loved the forest smell of pine needles. She loved the smell of oranges and lemons.
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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.
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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.
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One sunny afternoon, his mother told him to go outside and play. For a while, Toby sat all alone on the front steps of his apartment building. Then he felt a tap on his shoulder.
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Traveling is easier and more convenient now, but I still think a journey in a covered wagon would be a great adventure.
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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.
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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.
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Antarctica lies in the South Pole. It consists of tall mountains, icy glaciers, and miles and miles of frozen land. Most of the land is covered by a thick layer of ice.
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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.
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The day of the big winter concert had arrived. Rosa played the violin in the school orchestra, and tonight she would be giving a solo performance in front of an audience for the first time.
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