Summer Scribbles From Iowa Students
Writers' Corner features brief poems by area students about summer and life. Kelly Hinman from Lisbon Elementary yearns for sunny days and quiet sights while Becky Moats writes of nature and self. Neil Murrin envisions wind and scent in a carefree convertible ride. Tandi Rayman notes the paradox of tomorrow never coming and today always being present.
Sloth Life: Tree Dweller with Clawed Slashes
The sloth spends most of life in trees sleeping up to 15 hours a day and moving slowly upside down. It drags its body on the ground using long claws when necessary and rarely drinks water, obtaining moisture from leaves and dew. Found in Central and South American forests, sloths reach about 2 feet and 9–20 pounds with shaggy fur sometimes green from algae. Lifespan up to 30 years in captivity. Created by The Mini Page in 1987 Universal Press Syndicate.
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Writers’ Corner
Kelly Hinman
Lisbon
Becky Moats
Linn-Mar Jr. High School
Marion
Neil Murrin
All Saints
Cedar Rapids
Tandi Rayman
Benton Community Schools
Keystone
Betty Debnam
Universal Press Syndicate
Alpha Mouse
Teacher's Guide