Animated "Antz"
By Valarie K.
"Antz" was good. Z is the main character. Z didn't want to be part of the crowd. At the bar Z danced with Princess Bala. A guy told Z about Insectopia where he can do whatever he wants. He switched places with his friend Weaver, so he can go to Insectopia. There was a war with the Termites, and all the other ants died except Z. Everybody was cheering for Z.
The best part of the movie was when Z kidnapped Princess Bala. They took a boat across the lake, and they found Insectopia.
General Mandible sent someone to find Princess Bala and Z to bring them back to the colony to kill Z. He also wants to kill the whole colony.
That is all, I can't tell the end because I want you to see it.
"Antz" Are Busy
By Tim B.
Princess Bella and her workers lived under the ground. They worked and played there. One day, water filled their home. Princess Bella got to a safe place and they were rescued by one of her soldiers.
Everyone would like this movie because it is exciting!
Would You Like An Iguana?
By Tim B.
My brother's friend has an iguana. He wanted a snake for his birthday, but his mother said no. He's had the iguana for three months. Since he is an iguana, the family calls him "Iggy." Iggy's back is prickly and he sheds once a month. He is very friendly. Iguanas like to be warm.
I think it would be fun to own one.
Chris' Dino-mite Trivia
By Chris W.
1. What did the name NANOTYRANNUS mean?
2. What does the name dinosaur mean?
3. What continent did triceratops live on?
4. What was the biggest meat-eating dinosaur?
5. When did the dinosaurs die out?
Answers are below.
Meet YANGCHUANOSAURUS (yahng-CHWAHN-sawr-us). It lived in the late Jurassic period or early Cretaceous. It had little arms with three fingers on each hand. It had a long tail for balance. The skeleton was found in China. It was closely related to Allosaurus. It had a 32-inch skull. It walked on two powerful legs and was a meat-eater. It was up to 33 feet long.
TYRANNOSAURUS had 6-inch teeth! Its skeletons have been found in North America. It was a meat-eating dinosaur. It probably ate duckbill dinosaurs. Its length was about 50 feet! Its tail helped it balance. Its body was made for speed. It had short arms with two fingers. It weighed 6 tons.
Answers to Chris' Dino-mite Trivia
1. tiny tyrant
2. terrible lizard
3. North America
4. Most people think Tyrannosaurus was, but no, it was Gigantosaurus.
5. about 65 million years ago.
The Silver Slippers, a book review
By Olivia P.
The Silver Slippers by Elizabeth Koda-Callan
32 pages, Second Grade Reading Level
This book is about a little girl who takes ballet lesson and dreams of becoming the prima ballerina. She practices very long and hard, much more than the other dancers.
Pick up this book today and find out what happens, especially if you want to be a prima ballerina.
