Winter Holiday, the fourth book in the Swallows and Amazons series, is by Arthur Ransome. While it differs from the summer and sailing scene that is common in the previous books, this tale takes the reader on an epic Arctic expedition. The Callum children—Dick and Dorothea—meet the Amazons—Nancy and Peggy—and Swallows—John, Susan, Titty and Roger—during … Read more
Today, I started a new topic about habitats! I’ve created a presentation listing some of the physical environmental factors, animals and plants for five habitats. The slides automatically change after 15 seconds and will restart after the final slide.
Skandar and the Unicorn Thief is a fantasy adventure by the global bestseller, A.F.Steadman. This chapter book belongs to a series with one other book, Skandar and the Phantom Rider. However, it is a new series with Skandar and the Phantom Rider only coming out this year. Skandar, a 13-year-old boy, has always wanted to … Read more
Table Graph Conclusion At 2 V, constantan and nichrome have a similar current between 0 and 0.1 A. Meanwhile, iron has a current of 0.3 A. As the voltage increased, the nichrome and constantan currents increased at a slow, steady rate. Meanwhile, iron had a sharp increase in current. Finally, at 10 V, nichrome is … Read more
Yesterday, I completed the task of writing a recount of an imaginary situation, explaining how I opened Cheetah Territory at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. Can you spot the anecdote (a short story, normally funny, used in recounts)? Last week at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, I opened Cheetah Territory. This was my reward for winning a competition for … Read more
Today, I have continued last week’s English topic of figurative language. However, I have written a description of the giraffes at Yorkshire Wildlife park instead of a place. I hope you enjoy! As it eats, the giraffe wonders, ‘Why am I like a diplodocus?’ The giraffe bends its neck to reach the lower leaves, its … Read more
In English, I have been focusing on figurative language. Yesterday, I wrote a description of the Jungle Lookout Play Area at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. I also completed the bonus task of using similes, metaphors and personification at least once. I hope you enjoy! The Jungle Lookout Play Area is like a simple maze with plenty … Read more
I thought it rather strange today,When visiting the zoo,To find the creatures living there,Are just like me and you. So wild and acrobatic,The monkeys in their cage,Delight in swinging high and low,Performers on a stage. Dignified and tall,The penguins on the ice,Waiters in their black and white,Proper and precise. Gazelles turn together,A troupe of graceful, … Read more
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a classic adventure by Lyman Frank Baum (1856-1919). While this chapter book is not part of a series, it was made into a film. Dorothy and her dog Toto get trapped in their house by a cyclone. The cyclone carries the building to the distant land of Oz. Upon … Read more
by Ligon Trails and Tales adds two new wood sets, friendly giants and archeology. The bamboo wood set comes with a unique wooden block, mosaic bamboo planks (perfect for floor designs). While bamboo allows me to add almost golden touches to my builds, I can’t add cherry wood to my current structures as it only … Read more