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Cute things come in small packages including miniature creatures found on continents and islands around the globe. Imagine a frog so tiny it can sit atop a grape—with room to spare! Meet a chameleon that lives off the coast of Africa and measures only one-half inch when fully grown. Discover an antelope from Sierra Leone that tops out at only 10 inches. Round out your journey of learning by getting acquainted with a Jerboa or two from North Africa or Asia. These little fellows only needs three toes to get around. The world is a fascinating collection of creatures large and small, short and tall. It’s no wonder it’s a “wonder-full” planet!
In this issue young biologists will:
- Read expository text about miniature animals
- Understand that species come in all shapes and sizes
- Be introduced to animal adaptation
- Use the newspaper for a synonym safari hunt
- Practice measuring width, height and area using photos in the news
- Write creatively about your future dream job
- Collect and share facts and opinions
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