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Marvelous Lionfish Sometimes called scorpion fish or dragon fish, this bizarre looking Try This! creature is originally from the IndoTryy this fun game! Act likee a lionsfish Pacific - the islands between Australia and protect yourselff byy stinging and Asia. There are otherr species predators. found throughout the world. Now, Have one playerr be the lionfish in they are commonly found in pets stores to be sold forr salt waterr tanks. the center. Place an object between Lionfish are famous forr theirr venomous spines. Unlike a poison which you must eat, venom is injected. When a predatorr attacks orr they are trying to catch a meal, the lionfish will use theirr long spines.

Found in rocky reefs, they will live in waterr up to 150 feet deep! They hang out in caves and under ledges and will lay almost motionless.

A Lionfish for Me? Lionfish are very cool additions to a coral reef tank. Different species may be from 8 inches long up to 15 inches!

Most lionfish like to hide upside down in caves and rock work. Afterr they are used to theirr tank, they will be more adventurous and say hi!

In a tank, lionfish will eat small shrimp...and even small fish. Once you are a good saltwaterr aquarist, a lionfish could be your next new friend.

Lionfish have what is called "disruptive coloration".

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theirr feet. More classmates can be predators roaming around trying to get the object.

Staying overr the object the lionfish must protect it from the predators by tagging them iff they get too close.

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They have teeth but they are very small. To catch prey, they will cornerr a fish orr shrimp using their long spines. Then, the lionfish will make a lightning quick snap and swallow the prey whole!

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Republic of Iceland • Iceland is part of Nordic Europe, located in the Northern Atlantic Ocean and just touches the Arctic Circle. It is about one-third larger than Ireland, about 39,756 square miles or about the size of Kentucky. Most people live in about 7% of the island mostly on the coasts.

• Iceland is the world's 18th largest island, and Europe's second largest island after Great Britain.

• Iceland is a parliamentary constitutional republic.

• Iceland was founded by the Vikings. The Scandinavians were the first to settle in Iceland in 870.

• In 1874, Iceland obtained their own constitution and in 1918, it was recognized by Denmark as a seperate state with unlimited sovereignty. It did remain under the Danish monarchy until June 17, 1944, when the Althing proclaimed Iceland as an independent republic. That is also their Independance Day. • Iceland is one of the most volcanic regions in the world! In fact, there are more than 20 active volcanoes. The largest volcano is called Vatnajokull and covers 8% of the country.

• During the German occupation of Denmark in World War II, first British, then American troops occupied Iceland and used it for a stratigic airbase.

While officially neutral, Iceland cooperated with the Allies.

• Agricultural products include potatoes and green vegetables, as well as mutton, dairy products, and fish.

• Major industries include fish processing, aluminum smelting, ferrosilicon production, geothermal power, and tourism.

• The population in 2011 was 319,000 people.

• The official language is Icelandic, but English, other Nordic languages, and German are widely spoken.

• The capital and largest city of Iceland is Reykjavik. Half of the population lives in the city.

• The life expectancy in Iceland is 81.3 years for women, 76.4 years for men.

• The currency in Iceland is the Icelandic króna.

• Iceland has more than 20 active volcanoes.

• The most common farm animal is sheep. Another common animal is the puffin.

• Most Icelanders do not have a family name or surname, they take on their father’s name. So if the father is called Jakob, the daughter is given a first name for example Eva and then the father’s name with an added –Jakob and than sdottir so, her last name is then called Jakobsdottir (Jakob’s daughter), so we would call her: Eva Jakobsdottir. For sons they just add –sson: which would make the boy called Adam Jakobsson. Iceland’s phone book is listed by first names!

• Icelandic food commonly consists of Lamb, rye and flat bread, seafood, and dairy products.

• Schools and education in Iceland is free of charge.

• Soccer is Iceland’s favorite team sport!

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Breakfast Is Important!

We always hear how breakfast is the most important meal of the day! There is a reason for that. After you’ve slept all night long, your body has no energy without breakfast! And children who don’t eat breakfast are less able to learn or participate at school.

On the other hand, kids who eat breakfast do better in school, are more likely to participate in physical activities, and tend to eat healthier overall. Plus - it promotes proper growth!

Any breakfast is better than no breakfast. But, try not to have doughnuts all the time. They’re high in calories, sugar and fat.

They also don’t contain the nutrients you really need. It’s better to eat a variety of foods, including breads and cereals (grains), meats, beans and nuts (protein), fruits and vegetables, milk, cheese and yogurt.

Some traditional breakfast ideas are: eggs, waffles or pancakes, cold cereal and milk, hot cereal like oatmeal or cream of wheat (try them with fruit on the top), whole grain toast, bagels or English muffin or yogurt with fruits or nuts.

Some kids skip breakfast because they sleep too late, are too rushed, or they are trying to lose weight. But skipping breakfast doesn’t help people with weight. As a matter of fact, someone who skips breakfast tends to eat more calories throughout the day.

If you find yourself skipping breakfast because you’re too rushed, try these quick breakfasts.

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the door or can be prepared the night before and they are nutritious: • Ready to eat cereal with fruit and milk.

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• Toasted waffle topped with fruit and yogurt.

• Fruit smoothie (fruit and milk whirled in a blender).

• Peanut butter on whole wheat toast.

So tomorrow morning, don’t run out the door on an empty stomach. Fuel up with a healthy breakfast! Your day will be much better.

Some Quick Tips To Help You With The Breakfast Crunch!!

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6. Set out cereal the night before if that helps. If you’re running late, fill a zip-lock bag with your portion - you can add milk to that and eat it on the go!

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Coloring Corner The Beautiful Spring by George Cooper "I was here first," said the snowdrop: "look!"

"Not before me!" sang the silver brook.

"Why," cried the grass, "I've been here a week!"

"So have I, dear," sighed a violet meek.

"I came betimes," sang the southwind, "I!" "After me, love!" spake the deep blue sky.

"Who is it cares?" chimed the crickets gay: "Now you are here, let us hope you'll stay."

"Well," piped a bluebird, "don't leave me out!

I saw the snow that lay round about."

"Yes," chirped a snowbird, "that may be true; But I've seen it all the bleak winter through."

Whispered the sun, "Lo! the winter's past: What does it matter who's first or last?

Sky, brooks, and flowers, and birdies that sing, All help to make up the beautiful spring."

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The timpani, also known as kettle drums are musical instruments in the percussion family. A timpani player may be referred to as a percussionist or a timpanist.

The timpani can be traced back to ancient times when they were known to be used in religious ceremonies by the Hebrews. In the 13th century, Arabic nakers (the timpani’s ancestor) was brought to Europe by the Crusaders and Saracens.

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Peel the banana. With a knife and supervision, cut the banana into 1-inch pieces. Dip each piece of banana into the butterscotch mixture. Lift out with a fork. Roll in the chopped peanuts or almond brickle pieces to coat. Place on a wax paper-lined plate. Chill for 2 hours.

Cinnamon Snails 4 slices soft texture whole wheat or white bread, crusts trimmed 1/4 cup softened cream cheese 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/4 cup melted butter Preheat oven at 350 degrees F. Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese on each slice of bread. Roll up bread slices with cream cheese on the inside. Cut each roll into thirds.

Stir together sugar and cinnamon until well mixed. Dip each cut roll into melted butter, then into the sugar/ cinnamon mixture. Do not dip the ends of the rolls. Place rolls, seam side down, on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in oven for about 12 minutes, or until light brown and crisp. Serve warm or cool.

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A Water World of Wonder Have you ever found yourself starring into an aquarium watching the fish swim and discovering coral, crabs and beautiful star fish? I love to look for the hidden treasures of tiny creatures as I take the time to really observe a world below the surface. The shapes and colors of nature’s marine life are incredible. As an artist, drawing aquatic life is fun because fish come in countless shapes and sizes. Some are round and others are long. Some fish swim along happily while others are swift hunters. Create your own fish by using your imagination. There is no wrong way to create your fish. Grab a pencil, markers or crayons and discover a world of wonder by using your imagination to create an underwater world. Have fun!

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Ping Pong or Table Tennis Is Great Fun! Is playing ping pong or table tennis an exercise? You bet it is! No matter what kind of exercise you do, it forces your body to use energy and burn calories that are put into your body. You can have fun and burn calories at the same time! As you get better playing, the rallies get longer, your skills sharpen and you work harder!

When you play ping pong, you are giving your body an aerobic workout which will strengthen your heart and lungs as you move back and forth across the table. Plus, you will be working at having better flexibility each time you play with your footwork. As your game improves, so does your coordination!

Ping pong or table tennis began in England in the late 1800s. It is believed to have been invented by army officers who used rounded corks for balls and old cigar boxes for paddles. It became a competitive sport in 1927. In the 1950s, the plastic ball was invented and it became quite popular. Ping pong became an official Olympic sport in 1988.

Ping pong doesn’t require a lot of equipment! A table, a net, a ball and

racket - that’s it! You can be any age to play it. The game is played with two or four players on a table with a net going across the middle.

The player serving the ball throws it up in the air and hits it. The ball must bounce once on the server’s side and once on the other side. The player receiving the ball must hit it back with one bounce on their side and once bounce on the other side. If the player misses the ball after it bounces once on their side, the other player receives the point. A player can lose a point if they hit the ball out of bounds, off of the table or into the net. The player who first scores 21 points with a 2 point margin wins the game.

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