Vocabulary Intro tunnel A tunnel is a route

Vocabulary Intro

tunnel • A tunnel is a route that is dug underground or through a hill. • A chipmunk knows how to dig a tunnel, which is a passage underground. • What are some animals that can dig a tunnel?

curled • If an animal is curled up, it has pulled its arms, legs, and head together in the shape of a circle. • This fox is curled up around its warm, bushy tail. • Where have you seen a cat curled up?

height • Height is the distance from the bottom to the top of something. • An eagle builds its nest at an amazing height. It is at the top of a tall tree. • What is your height?

direction • Direction is the general way in which someone or something is moving. • An owl can turn its head in any direction. It can look all around. • In which direction should you look when you are crossing the street?

toward • If you move toward something, you move in its direction. • These bear cubs run toward their mother so she can protect them. • If you saw a momma bear and cubs, should you walk toward or away from them? Why?

healed • If something healed, it became well again after being sick or hurt. • This pangolin will go back to the forest when it is well, or healed. • Have you ever had a cut that healed? How long did it take?

brag • To brag is to talk too proudly about something. • These antlers are something to brag about. They are huge! • What is something you can brag about?

tease • When you tease someone, you make fun of them in a joking way. • Never tease, or bother, wild animals. Always respect them. • Did you ever tease someone? When?