1、2This place is in the tropics.Here,it is warm all year.There is also a lot of rain.RXENL08CRD1X_AL_20_TXT.indd 2RXENL08CRD1X_AL_20_TXT.indd 21/17/08 12:58:37 PM1/17/08 12:58:37 PM3The tropics may be warm all year,but there are still four seasons.There are two wet seasons and two dry seasons.4In the
2、wet seasons,there are big storms.The wind and water from the storms can move trees and rocks.A storm has made holes in this house!5There are many rain forests in the tropics.Some people live in the rain forest.These people live in huts.The huts are made from trees and leaves.6Some people live in hou
3、ses on stilts.These houses are made from sticks and plants.When there is a lot of rain,the houses stay dry.RXENL08CRD1X_AL_20_TXT.indd 6RXENL08CRD1X_AL_20_TXT.indd 61/17/08 1:00:18 PM1/17/08 1:00:18 PM7Some people in the tropics live in tall buildings.In the buildings,the air is cool.8People live in
4、 different ways in the tropics.They all need to stay cool and dry.Think Critically1.How many seasons are there in the tropics?2.How do you think the houses on stilts stay dry?3.What are rain forest huts made from?4.Look at page 4.What caused the house to have big holes in it?5.Would you like to live
5、 in the tropics?Why or why not?Social StudiesWrite Sentences Write three sentences about how living in the tropics is different from living in a cold place.School-Home Connection Talk to a family member about In the Tropics.Then talk about the seasons where you live.Word Count:158Teacher Read-AloudRXENL08CRD1X_AL_20_COV.indd 5RXENL08CRD1X_AL_20_COV.indd 51/16/08 2:12:23 PM1/16/08 2:12:23 PM
