Name Reading about ScienceThe Beach
Have you ever been to the beach? It is fun to play in the sand and then wash
off in the water. Tiny fish might tickle your feet when you walk into the ocean.
Birds called pelicans fly in circles above the water. When they see a fish move,
they dive to catch it. Crabs hurry along the shoreline. You may find seashells in
the sand. If you go to a harbor, you will see ships as well as seagulls. The gulls
like to eat food that people have thrown away. They are nature’s garbage
collectors!- What is the main idea of this story?
a. There is a lot to see at the beach.
b. Crabs hurry along the shoreline.
c. Seagulls like to eat trash. - What can you do at the beach?
- Why do pelicans fly in circles?
- What other animals might you find at the beach?
- What does the word harbor mean?
a. nature’s garbage collectors
b. a type of seagull
c. a place where ships unload their goods - What do gulls like to eat?
Read the story. Then, answer the questions.