1. The tiny bird's egg was , so Evan carried it with two hands.

2. The beaver’s was a freshwater pond surrounded by woods.

3. The patterns and colors on a turtle’s shell act as , which makes the animal hard to see.

4. A snail’s body has a that produces slimy mucus to help it move along the ground.

5. The dodo is an bird that vanished from the Earth in the 1600s.

6. The stomach is located in a person’s .

7. When there is a big project to be done, it is best to on one task at a time.

8. An dog is called a puppy.

9. She had a way of laughing that was unique and unforgettable.

10. Because he had a history of bad behavior, the boxer could find few athletes willing to step into the ring with him.

11. Allie used a bit of salt and pepper to the flavor of the chicken.

12. Christie divided the licorice stick so each person could have a small .

13. Fran anxiously awaited the bees to her flower garden so it would bloom.

14. When the butterfly emerges from the cocoon, the from caterpillar to adult is complete.

15. Because the company had a , no smaller business could compete with them.