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4 Name That Place Activities: 6 Kids in My Class Puzzles: 2, 14, 15 7 Max & Gracie Cartoon: 10 8 How the Kangaroo Got Its Name Science: 18 16 How Did They Get Their Names? Puzzle Solutions: 30 19 What’s Your Favorite Candy? 20 How to Name a Pet 22 Useful Names 23 Tom, Dick, and Harry Who? 24 What’s in a Name? 25 Yoo-Hoo, Young Lady! 26 Name That Tree 27 Where Do You Live? 28 10 Funny Song Titles
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A Can you name these favorite places across America? How many have you been to?
A. An Early Skyscraper
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This was one of the first skyscrapers built in New York City. Until 1972, it was the world’s tallest building. It has 102 stories and is 1250 feet tall. There is a large observation deck on the 86th floor, where visitors can see fantastic city views. One thousand businesses have their offices in this building, and over 20,000 people work here every day. This building is very famous and has been featured in many movies. If you know the nickname of the state of New York, then you can easily guess this building’s name!
B. Water, Water, Everywhere
This spectacular place has water and more water! There actually are three separate water features. Even before you see them, you can hear the roar of millions of gallons of water rushing over cliffs. This place was named for a group of Native Americans who lived in the area. The United States and Canada share this natural wonder because it’s on the border of New York State and the province of Ontario. You can take a boat ride and get very close to the water. But don’t worry --- you’ll be given a raincoat so you won’t get too wet!
C. Getting from Here to There
Before this structure was built, people used ferries to get across San Francisco Bay. By the early twentieth century, the Bay was clogged with them! Building this structure was very difficult because of the Bay’s strong winds and ocean currents. It is painted a deep orangey-red. Many people think its name comes from the way it looks when the sun shines on it. But it really was named for the channel of water that connects the Bay with the Pacific Ocean. You can drive, bike, or even walk across this very well-known landmark.
D D. Monument Fit for a Leader
Ancient Egyptians built tall, narrow, foursided pillars called “obelisks” as monuments to pharaohs. Are you surprised to know that there are obelisks in America? One was built to honor the first president of the United States. This obelisk is 555 feet tall. It’s the tallest structure in our nation’s capital. Once, visitors would climb 898 steps to the observation floor near the top. Now, an elevator whisks visitors up, where they get a bird’s-eye view of our capital city.
E. Unspoiled Wilderness
This is a place of incredible natural beauty, with mountains, rock formations, lakes, and waterfalls. One of the world’s largest active volcanic systems lies underneath! Because of this, there are bubbling mud pots and steaming geysers here. You can marvel at the third-largest hot spring in the world --- the Grand Prismatic Spring. The spring has remarkable prism-like rainbow colors. The wildlife and plant life are pretty spectacular too. Buffalo, bears, wolves, and many more animals roam freely. The name of this special place comes from a river. The Native Americans named the river after the rocks they found in it.
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F. Like Stepping Through to the West
A unique landmark stands in St. Louis, a city on the bank of the mighty Mississippi River. St. Louis is known as the “Gateway to the West.” In our country’s early days, this town was an important starting point for explorers. Later, pioneers often would come here to buy supplies before traveling to the prairies and beyond. This monument was built to remember those who had the vision and courage to settle the West. You can take a tram to the very top, where you can see for many miles through windows in the viewing area.
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A. Empire State Building B. Niagara Falls C. Golden Gat Bridge
D. Washington Monument E. Yellowstone National Park F. Gateway Arch
by Leah Pileggi • illustrated by Neal Levin
Ann Anna Annie is an awesome friend of mine. Bill Billy William’s wearing braces that look fine. Chuck Charlie Charles has a cat that chases twine. Doug Dougie Douglas likes to dance a conga line. El Elli Eleanor wears every shade of lime. Fran Frannie Frances has a fancy way with rhyme! Gert Gertie Gertrude sometimes plays in dirt and grime. Han Hannah Hannabell has hiccups all the time. Im Ima Imogene screamed, “Yuck, an icky bug!” John Johnny Jonathan drinks root beer from a jug. Kat Kathy Katherine has a kitty and a pug. Len Lenny Leonard likes his root beer in a mug. Meg Maggie Margaret makes a peach and mango tart. Nat Nate Nathan has loved nature from the start. O Owie Owen thinks it’s obvious he’s smart. Pete Petey Peter puts himself into his art. Q Quin Quincy has a quick and brilliant smile. Ro Rob Roberto set a record for the mile. Stew Stewy Stewart stacks his homework in a pile. T Ty Tyrone types his homework in a file. U Ule Ulysses has a name that’s quite unique. Val Valey Valentina wears a vest that’s really sleek. Will Willow Willomena dances every week. X Xadi Xadia explored and took a peek. Y Yas Yasmine yaks with birdies in the tree. Z Zoe Zoey zips around on skates with glee.
All these kids are in my class, a splendid place to be. Based on all this stuff you’ve read, guess which one is me! Answer: Fran Frannie Frances, who has a fancy way with rhyme!
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Big Sur, California 10:05 AM A beautiful sing-out-loud kind of day! Max and Gracie and their owners, Linda, Craig, and their seven-year-old son, Ed, are driving the back roads of America. Perhaps you have seen Max and Gracie with their heads out the window. If not, here is a letter describing their most recent adventure.
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How the
Kangaroo Got Its
Name by Michael Williams
There once was an explorer named Captain James Cook, Who went to Australia to take a closer look. He trekked across the plains of The Land Down Under, Then he heard a noise that sounded like thunder. From over the hill hopped hundreds of creatures. Cook stepped back and studied their features. They were tall, with long hind legs and big tail. They hopped with a bounce. On one’s tummy was a pouch, carrying a baby that weighed an ounce. Cook walked to the village to speak with the chief. “I know you are busy,” he said, “so I’ll try to be brief. What is that creature? What is it called? What does it do? Come, come, my good man. There is much I want to ask you.” 8
This is a replica of Captain Cook’s ship, the Endeavour.
The chief simply didn’t speak English and didn’t know what to do. He shrugged his shoulders and said, “Kangaroo!” “Kangaroo,” said Cook as he scratched his chin. “That’s what I’ll call it,” he said with a grin. Cook made a mistake. There was something he never knew. “Kangaroo” is a native word that means “I don’t understand you.” The next time that you go to the zoo, You might just see a kangaroo. You may visit the kangaroo’s home, The Land Down Under. When you do, think of Captain Cook’s silly blunder. Think of the natives of Australia who laugh at me and you Because of a creature we call an “I don’t understand you”! 9
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CLUES NAMES 1. an object that rings 2. a pesky picnic insect
by Jacqueline S. Cotton
3. a cooling device
All of the answers to the clues can be found in the names below. Write the correct name beside each clue, then draw a box around the answer.
4. a bird’s home 5. a high temperature 6. a piece of carpet
(Example: a storage container: ROBIN ) MILLICENT STEPHEN ISABELLA
MATTHEW TIFFANY BENJAMIN MADELINE
7. a penny
ANTHONY HEATHER ERNEST
8. a stair 9. a sandwich shop 10. a fruit spread
Arlin by Evelyn B. Christensen
Andrew, Alexandra, Isabel, Lydia, and Stephen each have a different middle name. Use the clues to decide which middle name goes with each person.
2. Isabel’s middle name has more letters than Alexandra’s.
Lydia Stephen If you’d like, use the grid to eliminate possibilities. Put an “x” in a box if you know a first name doesn’t go with a middle name. Put an “o” if you know it does.
BORING (Oregon)
S W F EEK (Alaska) U GREASY (Oklahoma) H HOT COFFEE (Mississippi) HUNGRY HORSE (Montana) Y R LEFT HAND (West Virginia) J LICK FORK (Virginia) S OKAY (Oklahoma) E POSSUM TROT (Kentucky) M SANDWICH (Massachusetts) T S SWEET LIPS (Tennessee) E TOAD SUCK (Arkansas) E WHY (Arizona)
BUTTERMILK (Kansas) by Annette Gulati
Oniontown is the name of a real town in Pennsylvania. Lots of other places in the country have given their towns names that we might find silly. Can you find peculiar places in this word search? You don’t need to find the state names in parentheses.
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Lynn
Alexandra Isabel
4. The first and middle names of at least one person have the same number of letters.
Haley Lauren
Andrew
1. Nobody’s first and middle names start with the same letters.
3. Alphabetically, Lydia’s middle name comes after Andrew’s.
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U P G V S U B G L P O V A E K
T N I A R V N I E R X X N F Z
V O E L I G C G T K M W D F R
U R A B T K H M R C L N W O O
G P K D F E U X L Y F D I C V
E Q Z O S S E K W A H I C T J
C H R L S U X W H K K O H O W
C K A O R W C E S O B E R H J
T Q P G W R D K R K D T E S L
K L W B U T T E R M I L K X E
N S U R B O R I N G J T E S P
S D F Z V A Q B S H B H O F C
D N A H T F E L C H W A N Z D
R Z K Y H W X V T U C R I B G
by Guy Belleranti
by Evelyn B. Christensen
A pseudonym is a made-up name used by a person, especially an author. For example, Mark Twain wasn’t the real name of the person who wrote Tom Sawyer. His real name was Samuel Clemens. Fill in the squares so that each row, column, and 9-square section has the letters:
U O Y E N
O E Y D P N N D M P U E S U M P U O
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D N E S Y S M O U S NM P E O M U P N S Y U D Y P
P-S-E-U-D-O-N-Y-M
Find your way through the letter maze by connecting letters to spell the word NAMES five times. You may move any direction, but no letter may be connected more than once. Write the leftover letters, in order, in the boxes to discover a Name Poem. START N N D C E N G N
A D B E S D E G
O M O S M E V H
E O O A P C S A
U S N A E L E N
R U K N O O A S
P R S D P M R N
E F P S E T Y A
T O N G L H T M
S A L N E I H E
M O S A A M I S
A E A M A N E S FINISH
The Name Comparison Game by Guy Belleranti
Kay, Dee, and Jay were playing the Name Comparison Game. They noticed each of their names were three letters long. They also noticed each name began with a consonant, and each had a vowel as the middle letter. Then they noticed something else their names had in common, something really awesome. Do you know what it was?
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by Shirley Zebrowski
How did animals get their names? Some of these names make perfect sense. Ducks are birds who “duck” into the water. Their name comes from the Old English word duce, which means “diver.” Two Greek words were used to make up the name of the hippopotamus. The word hippo means “horse,” and potamus means “river.” Put them together, and you have a “river horse,” our hippopotamus.
The rhinoceros also got its name from two Greek words. Rino means “nose,” and keras means “horn.” Put them together, and you have a good description of a rhinoceros: “horn on the nose.”
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Leopardus is an ancient Latin word that means “spotted lion.” It was used for, you guessed it, our leopard!
Salmo, which means “leaping fish” in Latin, is the basis for the name salmon. This fish is famous for its leaps out of the water as it swims upstream to release eggs.
The shark has two different name origins. Carcharus is a Latin word, and karckarios is a Greek word. They both mean “sharp teeth,” which a shark certainly has! A porpoise is not an ugly animal. In fact, it’s quite cute. However, the Romans thought the porpoise had the face of a hog. Porcus pisces means “hog-fish” in Latin, and these words became porpoise.
And, finally, here’s one that doesn’t make too much sense to me. It’s the German word pudelhund, which was shortened to pudel. It means “a dog that splashes in water” and was used to name the poodle. Do you have a poodle? Does it like to splash in water?
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Have you ever heard an echo? You usually hear them when you are in the mountains. You shout “Hello,” and from somewhere, you hear “Hello” back. An echo is your own voice answering you! You don’t have to go to the mountains to hear your echo. You can hear it in your own backyard.
What You Need: • a garden hose 50 feet long or longer • your voice and your ear
What You Do
The Science Secret
The garden hose MUST be COMPLETELY EMPTY of water. Ask an adult to empty the hose for you if it contains water. Bring the two ends of the hose together. Hold one end up to your mouth and the other end up to your ear. If there is a lot of noise around, ask a friend to cover your other ear.
Sound travels through the air. It travels very fast, but it does take some time. If a friend stands far away from you and claps his hands together, you will SEE him clap before you HEAR him clap. The sound of the clap takes time to travel to your ear. This is what causes an echo. You hear yourself shout “Hello,” but then your “Hello” travels through the air inside the hose. After it travels all the way through the hose, it returns to your ear. That’s when you hear it again.
Shout “Hello” into the hose. You will hear an echo “Hello” from the end of the hose next to your ear. Shout again, and your echo will repeat what you shout.
This is the way mountain echoes work. Your “Hello” travels through the air until it hits a mountainside. Then it bounces back, and you hear it again. It traveled a long way before you heard it again, so it almost sounds as if someone else were calling back! Your echo in the hose will be better if your “Hello” has to travel farther before coming back to your ear too. If you have a 100-foot garden hose, try using that!
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There are some interesting stories behind the names of popular candies. Is your favorite among these?
Dum Dums — The name of these candies on sticks
isn’t meant to insult anyone. The creator of this favorite named them Dum Dums because he thought it was a word any child could say. He was right!
Smarties — Have you ever heard the phrase That smarts? It means something hurts a little. In the case of Smarties, it means These make my face pucker. It’s a good name for these tart candies! PEZ — These candies that come in their own dispensers were first made in the country of Austria. The name comes from letters at the beginning, middle, and end of the German word for peppermint: pfefferminz! Oh Henry! — There are many stories about the
name of this candy bar. One story goes that a young man named Henry hung around a Chicago candy company. He began helping the girls who worked there, and the girls would call, “Oh, Henry!” when they needed him. The boss, who was looking for a name for his new candy bar, named it after Henry.
Butterfinger — Another company also needed
a name for a new candy bar. They held a contest and asked the public to make suggestions. A man named Nikola Jovanovic submitted his own nickname. He was the winner! Can you guess what his nickname was?
Snickers — The name of this candy bar has nothing to do with giggles. It was the name of the favorite horse of the owners of the candy company that made it. Baby Ruth — This candy bar’s name is a real mystery! The company that first made it claims it was named for the daughter of President Grover Cleveland. But there are those who say that it was really named for baseball great Babe Ruth. America was baseball crazy when the candy bar was introduced in 1921. That year, Babe Ruth set a home run record. Either way, it’s tasty!
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Castle Gardens scenic area near Ten Sleep, Wyoming by Mary Tarkowski
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id you ever notice how Native Americans named rivers, lakes, and mountains by describing them? For example, the Senecas in New York named a certain lake Chautauqua, which means “bag tied in the middle.” That’s what the lake looked like. The Ojibwas noticed the shape of a large river bend in Wisconsin and named it Sheboygan, or “big pipe.” And the Wintu tribe of California named a large mountain Bully Choop, meaning “high, sharp peak.” You see, American Indians thought about names differently from how we do today. We might name a mountain to honor an explorer or a president. But that name isn’t useful to travelers. To get there, we still need a map and a way to measure distance. Indians cleverly chose descriptive names. They also used names to point out where to find edible plants and the best places to fish. The Passamaquoddy tribe of Maine knew they could find fruit at Munnacommuck, the “berry
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plantation.” When evening came, and they were hungry for fish, they’d pull their canoes onto the river bank at Passagassawakeag, the “place for spearing sturgeon by torchlight.” In Connecticut, the Nipmuc tribe knew to stay away from a brook called Machimucket, or “bad fish here.” To describe how far someone should travel, the western Crow tribe came up with a useful way to estimate distances. Each day’s travel was called a “sleep.” If a camp was four days away, it was “four sleeps” away. A Wyoming town named “Ten Sleep” reminds us of this custom. It was between two Indian camping grounds, each about ten days apart. Many tribes traveled by dugout or bark canoes. Canoeing could be dangerous. The travelers had to be careful not to wander into the wrong branch of a river, so they put warnings right in the names. The Narragansett tribe in Rhode Island called one section of a river Yomtonoc. This meant “here, go to the right-hand side.” A clever and useful name!
by Sharon Bigelow illustrated by Pamela Harden Many years ago, there were no last names. It was confusing. With so many Marys and Williams, how could someone tell them apart? When descriptive words were added to first names, it helped. These descriptions later became last names, or surnames, and were passed on in families. If your last name ends in “son,” somewhere in your family’s history, a son was called by his father’s name. For instance, the name Johnson would be given if the father’s first name was John. His child’s first name might have been William. He would be William, the son of John, or William, John’s son. Gradually, “John’s son” became “Johnson,” and a surname was born! Lopez means “son of Lope.” Other surnames that came from fathers’ names are Mitchell, Edwards, Perez, Fitzgerald, and thousands more. Some last names came from descriptions of homes and property. Benjamin, who lived by a church, may have been known as Benjamin Church. Can you see how a family with the last name of Brooke might have gotten their name? Other last names arose from appearance. Someone with white hair could have been given the name White. Another who was short might be named Little or Small. Reid is a last name from Scotland and means red-haired. Jobs and professions also produced surnames. Scott Taylor’s ancestor was probably a tailor. Andrew Cooper’s ancestor likely made wooden tubs, which is what coopers did. The last name Wagner started with someone who drove or built wagons. A Smith, or Schmidt (in German), worked with metal, like a blacksmith. William King could have been an actor and played the part of a king in a play. Smith is the most common last name in America. Chang is the most common last name in the world. Some last names were changed if they were too hard to spell. In China, Korea, and Hungary, last names come before first names! Whatever your last name is, it has meaning. Why not search out the story of your family’s surname?
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by Anne Wallace Sharp
How many names do you have? Do you have a nickname? If you could name yourself all over again, what name would you choose? Native American children often had many names. From the moment children were born, they were welcomed as important members of their community. Many tribes had an infant Naming Ceremony. The child’s parents asked one of the older members of the tribe for help in this important event. The elder would pray to his or her spirit guides, asking for a sign of an appropriate name for the newborn infant. Sometimes, the name came from a recent important event. Maybe the child would be given the name of an animal. The name might come from an unusual physical characteristic of the child. For example, if the tribe just had a very good deer hunt, a boy child might be named “Many Deer.” If it was wildflower season, a girl might be called “Purple Flowers.” If a baby was born with long fingers, she or he might be called “Long Fingers.”
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The entire community would gather for the naming ceremony. The elder would describe what the spirit guides had revealed about the child. Then the elder would officially name the child. The elder would hold the infant to his or her chest in an embrace, then present the child to the community. Family and friends also would hold and hug the child. A feast was then held in honor of the tribe’s newest member. Prayers were said for the child’s long life and good health. The elder would give the child a special gift. The gift was to be kept among the child’s prized possessions. This special ceremonial name was seldom used in daily life. Instead, the child often was given a nickname. For instance, if a child was particularly good at running, he might be called “Fast Runner.” If a girl liked to skip along merrily, she might be called “Happy Skipper.” What kind of Indian name would best describe you?
by Lynn Murray illustrated by Pamela Harden
It’s 1870, and the frontier town you live in is so dusty, you could write your name in the dirt floating in the air. You hurry home from the dry goods store, longing for a cool drink of water. Your long skirts tangle around your legs, and you trip and stumble off the boardwalk into the street. “Look out, missy,” shouts a miner, pulling on his horse’s reins. “I nearly runned you over! Best watch your step.” “Yoo-hoo, young lady!” The mercantile clerk bustles up behind you. “You forgot your purchases!” “Young lady”? “Missy”? What’s next? Strangers might have addressed you that way, but what name would your family and friends have called you? Several popular girls’ names in 1870 were Mary, Jane, and Sarah. Other common names were Margaret, Ann, Elizabeth, and May. Names like Martha, Esther, and Ruth often were taken from the Bible. Many new parents who traveled westward on wagon trains named their infant daughters after female relatives left behind in the East. Most people who moved out West never saw their relatives again. Names became important links to pioneers’ pasts and helped keep family memories
alive. You might have been named after a state you traveled through, or the place where your family settled. Some young ladies were named America, Missouri Ann, Tennessee, California, or Arizona. Your heritage often played a part in the name your parents chose for you. If you lived in the Southwest and were Hispanic, you might have been a Maria. Your sisters and friends may have been named Teresa, Isabel, Magdalena, or Petra. Some names remain popular through the ages. Today you might have a friend with a name used in 1870. Your best friend’s name might be Amelia, Katie, Emily, Catherine, or Rebecca. Imagine having an unusual 1870s name. Choose one for a week, and have your friends call you Dulcina, Effie, Rollin, Sarena, Fannie, Phylema, or Clementina! Names may change, but whether it’s 1870, 2015, or 2025, the hopes and dreams of girls continue as always.
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Tree Names: BUCKEYE
Use the funny clues below, and see how many of these trees you can name. Choose from the trees to the left. There are more tree names than you will need. 1. Which trees cries the most?
7. Which tree is the foot of an animal?
2. Which tree gives us cones, but no ice cream?
8. Which tree likes to be near the ocean?
PINE ELEPHANT TULIP DRAGON LOCUST
3. Which tree comes after “one” and surrounds the mouth?
9. Which tree is a very large four-footed mammal?
REDWOOD PAWPAW PALM
4. Which tree shares its name with an insect?
PEPPERTREE WEEPING WILLOW
10. Which tree is part of a deer’s face?
5. Which tree is a bright color?
11. Which tree is a huge mythical creature?
6. Which tree is a type of syrup?
12. Which tree is a part of your hand?
MAPLE BEECH SASSAFRAS
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Answers on page 30
Do you live in a town or out in the country? No matter where you live, your street or road has a name. When coming up with names for streets, some people looked at what was around them. If you live on a street named Church, Market, Mill, or Railroad, you can be sure that these things were once nearby. Maybe they’re still there in your town. Hilly areas are bound to have a Hill Street. Walk along a street named Mound, and you’ll probably see houses built on a ridge. That’s the mound! Tree names are very common. Many towns have streets named Maple, Elm, Cherry, and Oak. The sun sets in the west, so if your address is Sunset Drive, people know you live in the west part of town. Your friend who lives on Sunrise Court lives in the east part of town, where the sun rises in the morning.
Sometimes, streets were named for important people. Many towns have a Washington Street, named for our first president. Other popular street names are Lincoln, Madison, Jefferson, Franklin, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Can you guess the most common street name in the US? Most people think it’s Main Street, but it’s Second Street. Many towns used to have a First Street, Second Street, Third Street, and so on. But over time, many First streets were changed to names like Broad or Main. Second Street usually kept its name. That’s why there are more of them. You’ll find road names of all kinds out in the country. In some areas, country roads have names that are letters or numbers. Lettered roads may run east to west, and numbered roads may run north to south. Roads were often named after early families who farmed in the area, such as Zurflugh (ZURflew) Road or Tom Fett Road in Ohio. Do you think it would be fun to live on No Name Road? How about Cool Road? These are real road names!
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Mystery Picture Puzzle on page 2
A-Maze-ing Names on page 15 START N N D C E N G N
A D B E S D E G
O M O S M E V H
E O O A P C S A
U S N A E L E N
R U K N O O A S
P R S D P M R N
E F P S E T Y A
T O N G L H T M
S A L N E I H E
M O S A A M I S
A E A M A N E S
OUR PETS AND OUR FOOD, BOOKS, PLACES, AND GAMES, PEOPLE AND CLOTHING -EVERYTHING HAS NAMES!
FINISH
It’s All in the Name on page 14
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. MATTHEW 7. MILLICENT 8. STEPHEN 9. MADELINE 10. BENJAMIN
ISABELLA ANTHONY TIFFANY ERNEST HEATHER
The Name Comparison Game on page 15 Each name’s first letter sounded the same as the entire name. Have You Been to Oniontown on page 14 S W F U H Y R J S E M T S E E
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U P G V S U B G L P O V A E K
T N I A R V N I E R X X N F Z
V O E L I G C G T K M W D F R
U R A B T K H M R C L N W O O
G P K D F E U X L Y F D I C V
E Q Z O S S E K W A H I C T J
C H R L S U X W H K K O H O W
C K A O R W C E S O B E R H J
T Q P G W R D K R K D T E S L
K L W B U T T E R M I L K X E
N S U R B O R I N G J T E S P
S D F Z V A Q B S H B H O F C
D N A H T F E L C H W A N Z D
Pseudonym Sudoku on page 15 R Z K Y H W X V T U C R I B G
S M U D O P Y E N
O D Y N U E M P S
E P N M Y S D O U
Y N D P S U E M O
M E P O N D U S Y
U O S E M Y P N D
P S E U D O N Y M
D Y M S P N O U E
N U O Y E M S D P
Name Logic on page 14 ANDREW BLAKE, ALEXANDRA LYNN, ISABEL LAUREN, LYDIA HALEY, STEPHEN ARLIN
Name That Tree on page 26 1. WEEPING WILLOW, 2. PINE, 3. TULIP, 4. LOCUST, 5. REDWOOD, 6. MAPLE, 7. PAWPAW, 8. BEECH, 9. ELEPHANT, 10. BUCKEYE, 11. DRAGON, 12. PALM
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