LOWER SCHOOL SUMMER READING 2013

Describes how whales live and some different types of whales.

++ IMPORTANT: Students are required to draw a picture by hand (8 ½” by 11”) of their favorite whale. They must use four colors to fill the page. In addition, students must write three sentences about their favorite whale underneath the picture. ++

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Describes how whales live and some different types of whales.





+++ PLUS CHOOSE ONE (1) BOOK LISTED BELOW TO READ BY YOURSELF (OR WITH A PARENT) +++:

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