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Sea otters—playful mammals who seem relaxed and carefree—have adapted to life on the waves where they find fresh food, have fun and frolic among the fish and kelp. Discover how their thick thick THICK fur keeps the sea otter warm and cozy in the cold Pacific climates. Learn how otters cleverly crack open the hard shells of crustaceans for a delicious snack or dinner. Evaluate how this gentle creature became an endangered species and what your young marine biologist can do to help ensure its survival. If you love animals, you “otter” have fun with this issue!
In this issue young explorers will:
- Read expository text about sea otters
- Learn adaptations that help sea otters survive
- Complete a “cloze” activity using “close” reading
- Calculate sums to discover otter facts
- Practice editing skills
- Use the newspaper to advertise for an otter home
- Write creatively about a talking otter
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