115. Bats Vs Birds

                                                                          By H A R I N I

Bats and Birds have many similarities and differences. In this essay, you will read about some of the interesting information about the similarities and differences about bats and birds. Let me first tell you, about how bats and birds are different.

         

Birds and bats are very different. For instance, birds are birds that feed their young one through mouth, and bats are mammals. Some people think bats are birds, but, they are not, because bats give offspring (live birth), and birds lay eggs. Another reason is that birds have feathers, and bats have fur, or hair. How they are different, is that bats are always brown or black, while birds can be any color. Another is that bats are nocturnal whereas birds are not. These are the differences of bats and birds.

While bats and birds are different in many ways, they are also very alike. For example, both birds and bats have streamlined bodies. This helps them maintain speed while feeding and in flight. Bats do not have feathers like birds do, but, their webbed wings give them affective flight performance. They also have the same diet, for example, both bats and birds drink nectar and eat fruits. Another fact, is that bats use echolocation and not all birds do. What I mean to say is that Oilbirds and Swiftlets are two types of birds that use echolocation. On the other hand, Hummingbirds and Parrots don’t use echolocation, so not all birds use echolocation. Both the bat and bird uses their unique wings to maintain their survival.

In conclusion, there are many similarities and differences of both bats and birds as discussed in this essay.
  By - Harini, Grade IV                    

114. Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a fun celebration

Unity is celebrating the holiday

Ready for a Thanksgiving meal

Kindness shared is Thanksgiving

Eager, to celebrate Thanksgiving

Yippee, yahoo, it’s Thanksgiving

Harini, Grade IV

113. I survived

The True Story of Shark Attacks of 1916

By: Lauren Tarshis

Main Characters:

Joseph Dunn

Charles Vansant

Charles Bruder

Lester Stillwell

                                                                      

                                                                    Supporting Characters:

Stanly Fisher

George Barlow

Michael

Jerry Holloman

Alexander Ott

Thomas Cottrel

Settings:

Matawan Creek – New Jersey

Beach Haven – New Jersey

Conflict:

   Author of the book Jaws, Peter Benchley regretted that his work made people fear and even hate sharks.

    The author, Lauren claims, that every year, nearly 100 million sharks are killed by humans! Most sharks are killed for their fins, which are the main ingredients in shark fin soup.

     So many sharks are killed that some species are now endangered! These large creatures are very important to keeping ocean ecosystems in balance.

Resolution:

     Author of the book Jaws, Peter Benchley devoted the rest of his life in helping to protect sharks.

     The author, Lauren highlights that through the organization called Wild Aid many people in China are refusing to eat shark fin soup. Already, this has cut down on the number of sharks being hunted. 

   A shark peeks out of the deep blue ocean unlocking its razor sharp jaws.

   A bowl of fin soup made by chopping off the shark fins to illustrate, the endangered of species.

Submitted by: Harini, Grade III