The Dragon Inside me

All About Kites Introduction. A kite is one of the oldest toys. And it's very simple to make. Kites come in many sizes, shapes, and colors. Did you know that kites can be both toys and tools? History of Kites. Kites were named after the kite bird. The kite bird has wide wings and easily floats high in the sky. No one knows who made the first kite. But one famous Chinese story about a kite was written over 2,000 years ago. The story is about a man who used a kite to attack a fort. He couldn't find a way to get inside the fort. So he tied himself to a huge kite. He flew over the wall of the fort and scared the soldiers! The inventor Ben Franklin had the idea that lightning was made of electricity. He wanted to prove his idea. One day when it was stormy, he tied a metal key to a kite string. Then he flew the kite up into the storm clouds. Lightning from the storm hit his kite. The electricity ran down the wet string to the metal key. When he reached for the key, he got a surprise. The electricity jumped from the key and gave him a shock! Do not try this yourself. It's not safe to do. When Ben Franklin tried to do it again, he was hurt badly. Many Uses for Kites. Some people have used kites for fishing. They put a fishhook and bait on the long kite tail. The kite tail dragged in the water. When a fish saw it, it bit the bait and was caught on the hook. Then the kite was pulled in. Weather kites carried scientific gauges into the sky. The gauges measured how fast the wind was blowing and how cool the air was. Years ago, some armies used kites with cameras to spy on enemy troops. Kites were also used as flying targets. The kites trained soldiers to aim better. Soldiers shot at the kites. The moving kites were hard to hit with bullets. Different shapes of kites fly in different ways. Flat, diamond-shaped kites fly easily. Box-shaped kites can hang still in the air for a long time. Stunt kites twist and twirl on many strings. Large parafoil kites act almost like parachutes. Giant dragon kites flutter. Fighting kites can be used to cut other kites' strings. On a breezy day, take your kite to a flat, open area. Be sure that there are no power lines or big trees. Look at the ground around you. Is there anything you could trip over? Hold your kite up by the bridle and run into the wind. Let go of the kite and slowly let out some string. Then let out a little more until your kite is high in the sky. Happy flying!

The Dragon Dance Grandma made a dragon. The children helped her. Grandma painted the head. The children painted the body. The dragon had a long body. The children liked the dragon. They wanted to do the dragon dance. The children got inside the body. Grandma helped them. “It's made of paper. Be careful!”, Grandma said. The boy was inside the head. “Be careful! Don't tear the paper.”, Grandma said. The mums and dads came. The children did the dragon dance. “What a good dragon”, Mom said. Oh no! The dragon dance went wrong. The dragon tore in half. The children were upset. Never mind. It was only made of paper. The boy's mum had an idea. She told the mums and dads. “What a good idea”, one of the Mums said. The mums and dads made a dragon. They made a long body. They made a big head. The dragon looked wonderful. The children were pleased. They wanted to do the dragon dance. The dragon went into town. They did the dragon dance. “Come to the school fair”, the boy said. “What a lot of people. Thanks to the dragon.”, Grandma said.

The Dragon Dance Grandma made a dragon. The children helped her. Grandma painted the head. The children painted the body. The dragon had a long body. The children liked the dragon. They wanted to do the dragon dance. The children got inside the body. Grandma helped them. “It's made of paper. Be careful!”, Grandma said. The boy was inside the head. “Be careful! Don't tear the paper.”, Grandma said. The mums and dads came. The children did the dragon dance. “What a good dragon”, Mom said. Oh no! The dragon dance went wrong. The dragon tore in half. The children were upset. Never mind. It was only made of paper.

Wonders of Nature Introduction. The world is full of interesting animals. Some animals look strange or have special skills. Let's look at some of these wonders of nature. Archerfish. Archerfish spit water at bugs. The bugs fall into the water, where the archerfish catch and eat them. Trap-Door Spider. The trap-door spider lives in a tunnel in the ground. Its home has a hidden door made of silk and dirt. The spider hides in its tunnel to hunt. Beaver. Beavers chew through tree trunks. They make dams out of trees, mud, and stones. Chameleon. Chameleons change color to hide themselves. They even change color to show how they feel. Flying Dragon. Flying dragons have skin on their sides that opens like wings. They jump and glide from tree to tree. Leaf Insect. The body parts of leaf insects look just like leaves. These animals blend in well with real leaves on trees. Leaf-Rolling Weevil. The female leaf-rolling weevil rolls a leaf into a cone. She lays her eggs inside the cone. The leaf hides and protects her eggs. Praying Mantis. The praying mantis holds its front legs in a praying position. A mantis has five eyes to help it hunt for food. Mole. Moles dig tunnels to find and eat worms. These animals have tiny eyes, but they are not blind. Sea Dragon. Sea dragons are small fish. They look like ocean plants. Their leafy parts help them catch food and hide from enemies. Conclusion. Interesting animals come in many shapes and sizes. They are all wonders of nature.

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