Frank Carlson Library

Sometimes animals are lost, sick, or injured. The animals can be pets, but they might also be wild animals. People who save these animals are very important. Some of them are experts, like vets and nurses, but many of them have no training at all. They are ordinary people who just want the animals to be happy, clean, and safe. What would you do if you saw a homeless, sick, or injured animal?

Do you eat rice sometimes? What do you eat with the rice? What do you use to eat it? Rice belongs to the grass family, and it is grown in many countries of the world. People eat many different rice meals. What is your favourite rice meal?

Our world needs rainforests. The plants in rainforests help to clean our air and replace the oxygen we breathe. Without rainforests our planet would die. In hot countries, they are called tropical rainforests. Do you know where in the world the rainforests are?

What happens when you are not sure about which way to go? How do you find the right direction? What are some things you can use to help you find your way? A compass is useful if you are in the bush or at sea. What does it look like? Do you know the four main directions on a compass?

The moon is easy to see from Earth. It is the brightest thing in the sky at night. It shines brightly, but it gives out no light of its own. The moon could be a place where people live one day.

Giant pandas belong to the bear family. They live only in China. They eat bamboo and they have a special pad on their front paws called a sixth finger. They use the finger to hold the bamboo. Why are giant pandas disappearing? Will they become extinct? How can they be saved?

Have you ever played or watched basketball? Is it a fast or slow ball game? What skills does a person need to play basketball? It is one of the most popular games in the world. You have to be fit and healthy to play the game. The best shooters are often very tall.

What are some other words for fear? Different people are scared of different things. What things frighten you? How do you know when you are frightened? These feelings sometimes give people courage and strength to do things they thought were impossible.

Sleep is a part of our lives. Why do we need sleep? What happens if we don't get enough sleep? Do animals need sleep? Some animals like a leopard need a lot of sleep. Why is that? Hibernation is a very long sleep. Do you know any animals that hibernate? Why do animals hibernate?

Have you ever slept outside? Did you put up a tent? What did you need to take with you? What was different from sleeping inside your house? Did you see or hear anything unusual?