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AMAZING BY NATURE

Kids Across 1. Picky and particular: A beaver carefully chooses which trees and branches he will use to build his ____ 3. Nature’s precious stones, like diamonds, emeralds and rubies 4. It’s a “breeze”: Tall turbines that look like huge fans create this kind of power out of thin air 5. A ____ bolt can contain up to a billion volts of electricity 9. Here’s a hot tip: If you’ve been bitten by a mosquito, a cool, damp ___ bag can soothe the swelling and the itching 10. It’s the school subject that unlocks the secrets of nature’s amazing mysteries 11. An ostrich lays one that can measure over six inches in diameter and weigh about three pounds 14. Divers dive to my floor while surfers ride my giant waves. What am I? 16. In case of drought...: The trunk of the baobab____ can store over 26,000 gallons of water 17. All wrapped up: When a butterfly emerges from the ___ stage, it stretches its wings and flies out into the world 20. It’s a ridiculous race: The World _____ Racing Championships take a long, long time to watch 22. It’s an “amazing” synonym 23. A cloud that comes down to earth, making it hard to see far 24. Let’s go!: Food is like ___ for your body Teachers Down 2. It’s not just for the (snow)birds: Head for Mexico, as monarch butterflies do in the winter 3. These islands are home to giant, six foot tortoises that can live to be over 100 years old 4. Last one standing: Of the Seven _____ of the World, only the Great Pyramid of Giza remains 6. Sudden response to a breathtaking sight SOLUTION ON PAGE 18

7. The Superior one of these five North American beauties boasts three quadrillion gallons (2 wds) 8. The sun is actually a ____ (It shines brighter than the others because it’s closer to Earth) 12. The Golden Gate Bridge allows people to cross the vast San Francisco ___ without a boat 13. “Uptown Funk” pop star born Peter Hernandez who shares his stage name with the Red Planet 15. Colosseum’s continent 18. Home of a stalagmite or stalactite 19. It’s alive: Scenic underwater attraction made up of colonies of tiny organisms 21. A bird with a balanced lifestyle: One that can serve as a flamingo’s sole support Teachers! Want classroom fun and increased parental involvement? Call 312.520.5273 or email janbucknerwalker@gmail.com to get Kids Across Parents Down and Kids Across Teachers Down for your school today.

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