| blanket |
a large piece of thick material used to keep oneself warm. Blankets are often made of wool. |
| branch |
a woody part of a tree or bush that grows out from the trunk. |
| coal |
a hard black or dark brown substance that is found in the earth. People burn coal for heat and energy. |
| darkness |
lack of light. |
| daytime |
the time between dawn and evening. |
| explorer |
a person who travels through an area that is unknown to find out what is there. |
| insect |
a small animal whose body is divided into three parts. Insects also have three pairs of legs and usually one or two pairs of wings. Bees, ants, butterflies, beetles, and flies are some kinds of insects. |
| instrument |
a tool or mechanical device used for special work. |
| large |
big in size or amount. |
| limb |
one of the large branches of a tree. |
| report |
a statement or story about something that has happened. |
| round |
shaped like a ball or circle. |
| size |
how big or small an object is. |
| smoke |
the black, white, or gray gases that you see in the air when something burns. |
| weather |
the conditions outside. Weather concerns such things as temperature, rain, snow, sun, and other things. |