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1、Expedition 40:The Secret of the SeasonsA Reading AZ Level R Leveled BookWord Count:936Visit www.readinga- for thousands of books and materials.www.readinga-Written by Celeste FraserLEVELED BOOK RExpedition 40:The Secret of the Seasons20Glossaryaromas(n.)pleasant smells that are very noticeable(p.7)c

2、hannel(n.)a wide passage of water that connects two larger bodies of water(p.15)culture(n.)the ideas and customs of a certain group of people(p.12)current(n.)air or water that flows in a certain direction(p.14)gorge(n.)a long,deep valley surrounded by higher land(p.10)hemisphere(n.)half of the Earth

3、,divided north and south by the equator or east and west through the poles(p.5)invaders(n.)people who aggressively enter a country to conquer,weaken,or injure its people(p.11)peninsula(n.)a long piece of land almost completely surrounded by water (p.14)strait(n.)a narrow passage of water connecting

4、two large areas of water(p.15)IndexBeijing,China,911Cooks Strait,15Forbidden City,9Gran Via,12Great Wall of China,11Iberian Peninsula,14Longqing Gorge,10Madrid,Spain,12,13New York City,68Northern Hemisphere,5,19Southern Hemisphere,5,19Tiananmen Square,9Valdivia,Chile,17,18Wellington,New Zealand,15,1

5、6Written by Celeste Fraserwww.readinga-Expedition 40:The Secret of the Seasons20Expedition 40:The Secret of the Seasons Level R19The Secret of the SeasonsTouring 40 degrees north and south latitudes in January,you saw firsthand how the season depends not just on the time of year,but also on where yo

6、u are.During the same week in January,you felt the cold of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and the warmth of summer in the Southern Hemisphere.You learned how the Northern Hemisphere tilts away from the Sun in January,while the Southern Hemisphere tilts toward it.Now that you know the secret of th

7、e seasons,where would you rather spend your January?Kayakers enjoy the summer weather in New Zealand.Expedition 40:The Secret of the SeasonsLevel R Leveled Book Learning AZWritten by Celeste FraserAll rights reserved.www.readinga-Photo Credits:Front cover:HSC/D;back cover:Pixtal/SuperStock;title pag

8、e:fotog/Photolibrary;page 3:Grant Dixon/Lonely Planet Images/Getty Images;page 4:iS 6:Robert Mecea/AP Images;page 7(both):DBimages/Alamy Images;page 8:Alan Schein Photography/Corbis/Getty Images;page 9:Tony Strange/D;page 10(top):Ng Han Guan/AP Images;page 10(bottom):REUTERS/Grace Liang/Landov;page

9、11:Fotosearch/Photolibrary;page 12:Atlantide S.N.C./age fotostock;page 13(main):Peter Horree/Alamy Stock Photo;page 13(inset):Simon Reddy/Alamy Images;pages 15,16:Jos Fuste Raga/age fotostock/Getty Images;page 17:Walter Bibikow/age fotostock/Getty Images;page 18:Santiago Llanquin/AP Images;page 19:R

10、ichard Cummins/Lonely Planet Images/Getty ImagesFront cover:Ancient palace in Beijing,ChinaBack cover:Metro entrance in Madrid,SpainTitle page:Coin-operated binoculars stand covered in snow with New Yorks Brooklyn Bridge in the background.Teachers note:This book is part of the Trip on a Latitude Lin

11、e series of books on geography and exploration.CorrelationLEVEL RN3030Fountas&PinnellReading RecoveryDRA19Expedition 40:The Secret of the Seasons Level R3Table of ContentsPacking for 40 Degrees Latitude.4Opposite Seasons.5New York City,United States.6Beijing,China.9Madrid,Spain.12Currents and Penins

12、ulas.14Wellington,New Zealand.15Valdivia,Chile.17The Secret of the Seasons.19Glossary .20Index.20Fishing boats on the Rio Valdivia in Chile18Just as you board the boat,you see 2,000-pound sea lions flopping down the street.The sea lions are headed for lunch at the fish market on the river.Others are

13、 sunning themselves on rafts in the river,waiting for leftovers.A fisherman feeds a sea lion in Valdivia.Sea lions have become one of the citys most popular attractions for tourists.4Packing for 40 Degrees LatitudeOn this expedition,you will make two trips around the world,one at 40 degrees north la

14、titude and one at 40 degrees south latitude.You are going to be traveling in January.Packing will be difficult because your trip will take you to two different seasons.Youre going to need both summer and winter clothes for this trip.EUROPEAFRICASOUTH AMERICANORTH AMERICAASIAAUSTRALIAEquatorNew York

15、CityBeijing,ChinaWellington,New Zealand4040NORTHLATITUDESOUTHLATITUDEMadrid,SpainValdivia,ChileANTARCTICAThe seasons at 40 degrees north and south latitude are opposite of each other at any given time of year.Can you find where the labeled locations are mentioned in this book?Expedition 40:The Secre

16、t of the Seasons Level R17Valdivia,ChileNext stop in the Southern Hemisphere is Valdivia,Chile,at 39 degrees south latitude.Valdivia sits at the mouth of three rivers that flow into the Pacific Ocean.You decide to take a riverboat cruise to see the remains of the Spanish forts that were built in the

17、 1500s.South America40SValdiviaChileA riverboat docked in Valdivia,ChileExpedition 40:The Secret of the Seasons Level R5Opposite SeasonsEarth is tilted in space,and its tilt causes the seasons.As Earth orbits the Sun throughout the year,the tilt does not change.Because of this tilt,different areas o

18、f our planet receive varying amounts of sunlight each day.In January,the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun,causing winter there.At the same time,the Southern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun,causing summer there.In June,the opposite is true.What season is it in Australia during June

19、?Axis tilts away from SunAxis tilts toward SunEarth orbits the Sun once each year.AxisNorthern SummerNorthern WinterEquatorHow Earths Tilt Causes Its SeasonsSunFallFallWinterWinterSpringSpringSummerSummerSunlight more direct above equatorSunlight more direct below equator16You ride the cable car up

20、to the hills high above the city to take in the view.The harbor is full of ships,and the beaches are crowded with people.Going to the beach would be a good way to spend this January day.Wellingtons cable cars give visitors great views of the city.6New York City,United StatesIts a good thing you pack

21、ed a heavy coat because January is cold in New York City at 40 degrees north latitude.Temperatures are in the twenties(Fahrenheit).People are all wrapped up in heavy coats,hats,and scarves.New York CityCanada40NA girl blows snow from her hands on a cold day in New York.Expedition 40:The Secret of th

22、e Seasons Level R15Wellington,New ZealandNow its time to feel the January weather at 41 degrees south latitude.Wellington,New Zealand,is the worlds southernmost capital city.Wellington is located on Cooks Strait,a narrow channel of water that separates the two main islands of New Zealand.The summer

23、air is around 75 degrees(Fahrenheit).WellingtonAustralia40SNew ZealandWellington Harbor is warm and sunny in January.Expedition 40:The Secret of the Seasons Level R7As you walk through the city streets,you hear many different languages and smell the aromas of foods from a variety of countries.For lu

24、nch,you have your choice of kebabs from Lebanon,egg rolls from China,sushi from Japan,or tacos from Mexico.Although New York is an American city,people from all over the world call it home.Sushi and kebabs are easy to find in New York City.14Currents and PeninsulasOne cause of the warmer winter seas

25、on is the North Atlantic Drift,an ocean current that brings warm air to Western Europe.This current makes Western Europes climates warmer than they would normally be at latitudes of 40 or 50 degrees.The other cause of Madrids warmer weather is its location on the Iberian Peninsula.A peninsula is a p

26、iece of land that is bordered by water on three sides.Large bodies of water make climates milder,which causes winters in Madrid to be cool,but not too cold.North Atlantic DriftA Warm Water CurrentNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaEuropeIberian Peninsula8You walk to Central Park and watch the ice skate

27、rs.“Whats it like here in June?”you ask the man renting skates.“Oh,the weather is hot then.People ride bikes and have picnics in the park.”People enjoy ice skating in Central Park during winter.Expedition 40:The Secret of the Seasons Level R13You realize that Madrid is not as cold as New York City o

28、r Beijing.In winter,temperatures are in the 40s and 50s(Fahrenheit).Snow is rare.Sometimes,it is even warm enough to sit outdoors!People sit outside on a warm winter day to enjoy tapas and other foods at a plaza in Madrid,Spain.tapasExpedition 40:The Secret of the Seasons Level R9Beijing,ChinaYou bo

29、ard your plane for the long flight to Beijing,the capital of China.Because Beijing is at 39 degrees north latitude,it is also very cold in January.All across Tiananmen Square,people are bundled up.Tiananmen Square is south of the Forbidden City,an ancient walled Chinese city built in the 1400s.Beiji

30、ngChina40NSnow covers the Forbidden City in Beijing,China.12Madrid,SpainFrom Beijing,you travel along 40 degrees north latitude to the European city of Madrid.Madrid is the capital of Spain and Spanish culture.You decide to take a walk down one of Madrids main streets,the Gran Via,to see its famous

31、buildings.Its a sunny day in January,and many people are outdoors.You decide to sit down at an outdoor cafe.You order several tapasbite-sized foods such as bacon-wrapped dates or chicken with leeks.You shed your coat and think,What a nice way to spend a winter day!MadridSpainEuropeAfrica40NA sunny d

32、ay in Madrid,Spain10You decide to take a short drive out of Beijing to Longqing Gorge,the site of the Ice and Snow Festival.At the gorge,you see a winter wonderland of fireworks,light shows,and ice sculptures.The festival runs from January to March every year.Visitors enjoy the incredible ice sculpt

33、ures at Longqing Gorge.Expedition 40:The Secret of the Seasons Level R11No visit to Beijing would be complete without seeing the Great Wall of China.The Great Wall was first constructed about 2,000 years ago.It is the longest structure on Earth,built across mountains to protect against invaders.You ask a guide to take you to the Great Wall,but he says,“Okay,but its very cold,maybe snowy.Summer is betterits much warmer then.”Snow covers the steps of the Great Wall of China.