Genre: Fiction
By: Paul Fleischman
Spelling Words: khaki, hula, banana, ballet, waltz, tomato, vanilla, canyon, yogurt, banquet, macaroni, polka, cobra, koala, barbecue, safari, buffet, stampede, karate, kiosk.
Vocab / Meaning:
blunders - stupid mistakes
civilization - ways of living of a people or nation
complex - made up of a number of parts; hard to understand
envy - feeling of discontent, dislike, or desire because another person has what you want
fleeing - running away
inspired - filled with a thought or feeling; influenced
rustling - causing a light, soft sound of things gently rubbing together
strategy - the skillful planning and management of anything.