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Hello, fellow voyager! Welcome to the wonderful world of reading! Would you like to go on an adventure today? Click on the red balloon to get started.

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North America Europe Asia South America AfricaAustralia Where would you like to go? Click on a balloon to launch your next adventure. When you have listened to all six stories, click here.here

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Voyager: We are preparing to land on the continent of Europe where Writer Beatrix Potter will be introducing us to a family of three good little rabbits and one very hungry little rabbit. You will know him by his blue coat and brass buttons. Keep a sharp eye out for Mr. McGregor! He may come after you with his gardening hoe! Be sure to complete the mission at the end of your voyage. HQ

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Answer the questions below. Click on the question to see the correct answer. When you are finished, return to Adventure Headquarters. What are the names of Peter Rabbits three sisters? Can you remember what Mr. McGregor grows in his garden? Where did Mr. McGregor put Peter Rabbits blue coat and shoes? Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail On his scarecrow! Lettuce, beans, radishes, cucumbers, cabbages, onions, and parsley

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HQ Voyager: Are you afraid of the big, bad wolf? Shang, the heroine of this folk tale from China, certainly wasnt! Using her own cunning, Shang devises a clever plan. Will it work? As you listen to the story, think about folk tales from your own culture that may be similar to this one. Be sure to complete the mission at the end of your voyage!

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Answer the questions below. Click on the question to see the correct answer. When you are finished, return to Adventure Headquarters. What do you think Lon means? How did Shang figure out that Po Po was a wolf in disguise? What kind of tree did Shang, Tao, and Paotze climb into? WolfA gingko tree! She lit the light and saw his face. HQ

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Voyager: Here in North America we have very long winters. Some of the animals native to our continent, such as the brown bear, hibernate in deep caves and burrows until the winter snows are past. Listen to this wonderful tale about a hibernating bear who may be missing out on more than just snow! Be sure to complete the mission on North American forest animals at the end of your voyage!

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Answer the questions below. Click on the question to see the correct answer. When you are finished, return to Adventure Headquarters. Who is this? How did he come into the cave? Who is this? What kind of noises did he make? Who is this? What did he bring to the party? This is Mole. He tunneled up through the floor. This is badger. He brought honey-nuts. This is hare. He burped big burps! HQ

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Voyager: On the western side of South America there is a tall mountain range called the Andes. The slopes are very steep and the temperature can reach below freezing up near the summits. The Native Americans here, the Incas, rode on the backs of the sure- footed llamas. They wove the llamas thick coats into warm, colorful blankets. Here is a story about one little llama wearing a pair of woven red pajamas!

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Answer the questions below. Click on the question to see the correct answer. When you are finished, return to Adventure Headquarters. At what time of day does this story take place? What positive quality does Baby Llama need to learn? Why didnt Mama Llama come to Baby Llama? Bedtime Because she was busy! Patience HQ

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Voyager: Have you ever been annoyed by a mosquito buzzing around your ears? In Africa, they tell a tale about why the mosquito buzzes in peoples ears like that. Youll be surprised at how many different kinds of animals play a part in this old folk tale! Dont forget to complete the mission at the end. Good luck, fellow voyager, and watch out for those pesky mosquitoes!

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Answer the questions below. Click on the question to see the correct answer. When you are finished, return to Adventure Headquarters. Who is the king of the animals who presides over the council? What is the mosquito saying when she buzzes in your ears? Who wakes the sun each day? Lion Mother Owl Zeeee! Is everyone still angry at me? HQ

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Voyager: People of different cultures eat different types of food. Here in the United States we eat lots of peanut butter, but in Australia they eat something called Veggie-mite instead! We may eat lots of pie, like apple pie, but they eat a meringue dessert called Pavlova instead! In this story, Australian foods like these are the key to a magical transformation. Watch closely and you will see!

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Answer the questions below. Click on the question to see the correct answer. When you are finished, return to Adventure Headquarters. What is the name of Hushs grandma? What does Hush eat to make her tail visible? What are Hush and his grandma trying to fix? Grandma Poss They are trying to make Hush visible! A veggie-mite sandwich! HQ

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Where in the world will you go next? To hear more stories from Around the World, click on the link to go to www.speakaboos.com. To view the KY standards implemented by this lesson, click here.www.speakaboos.comhere

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Kentucky Curriculum Standards EL-P-DIU-U-1 Students will understand that reading a wide range of print and non-print texts builds an understanding of texts, of themselves, and of different cultures. EL-P-SLO-U-4 Students will understand that observation involves interpreting and constructing meaning. By viewing in context, students infer, construct meaning, draw conclusions and form opinions about the world around them. EL-P-DIU-U-2 Students will understand that different purposes to read include reading to acquire new information and reading for personal fulfillment. Among these texts are plays, fiction and non-fiction, classic and contemporary works.