EXPLORATION | Around the World Book Club | Independent/Partner/Small Group
EXPLORATION: Around the World Book Club
About This Book Twelve-year-old Adrianna Villalobos and her older brother, Feye, travel the globe. Their parents are hosts of a nature show called “Wild Survival!” Adrianna’s parents have decided that she is old enough to be on the show, but they change their minds when Adrianna makes a mistake that contributes to Feye getting injured. Adrianna is determined to prove herself, and the show’s producers are more than happy to let her put herself at risk to do it as they try to get dramatic video footage of a mega crocodile. But when she and Feye do get the footage, they erase it to help keep the crocodiles safe from poachers. GRL: T Pages: 240
Crocodile Rescue! By Melissa Cristina Márquez
predator Definition: an animal that feeds itself by killing and eating other animals (noun) Reference: “The clock ticks down to find this dangerous predator before it—.” (p. 9) Question: What animal lives near you that is considered a predator ? ______________________ ______________________ endangered Definition: close to dying out or disappearing forever (adj.) Reference: “Here we breed the critically endangered Cuban crocodile in Zapata Swamp.” (p. 68) Question: Why do governments pass laws to protect endangered species? ______________________ ______________________ habitat Definition: a place where certain plants and animals live (noun) Reference: “We want to show off Cuba’s pristine marine habitat to the viewers.” (p. 29) Question: What kind of habitat do you live in? ______________________ ______________________
When Adrianna appears on her parents’ nature show, she makes a huge mistake. Can she win back everyone’s trust—and save the show—by taking on the Mega Croc of Cuba by herself?
#1: Preview Your Book a. Read the title and study the illustration on the front cover. How does the image create suspense?
b. Read the prologue. What do you learn about the narrator of the story?
#2: Learn Some Words The words to the left are from this book. As you read, look for them. When you spot one, answer the related question. #3: Prepare and Discuss As you read, stop when you get to the pages listed here. Answer the questions and discuss them with others. Bring your own questions, too. a. After p. 46: Why is the Villalobos team looking for a legendary mega croc in Cuba?
b. After p. 85: Why do Adrianna’s parents decide to keep her off the show? What causes them to change their minds?
c. After p. 111: Why does Adrianna hide Duke, the dog that she found on the street?
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a. The crocodile is mostly underwater, where the girl can’t see it. b. The girl is in a dangerous situation—her leg is in the mouth of a crocodile. #2: Learn Some Words Responses will vary but should reflect an understanding of the words. #3: Prepare and Discuss a. Main idea: The producers of their new show are hoping they’ll find the legendary mega croc for the show’s first episode. b. Cause and effect: Adrianna makes a mistake that puts her brother in danger, so her parents decide she isn’t ready to be on the show. But she thinks fast to save Connor, and her parents reconsider.
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