I Want My Mummy!

Mummies are cool.  There have been lots of mummies found in Egypt.  In fact, there is an area of Egypt know as Valley of the Kings because scientists have found so many mummies there.  A super famous mummy is King Tut.  His mummy was discovered on November 4, 1922. 

King Tut was known as the boy king.

His mummy was discovered by scientists on November 4, 1922. 

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There once was a guy named Shel...

Who wrote kid's poetry well.

Most kids liked his books

Despite his scary looks

Cause he had cool stories to tell. 

HAHA!  Look I wrote a poem. 

This type of poem is called a limerick.

I bet you could write one too!

Check out the hotspots to learn more about poetry and Shel Silverstein (his birthday is THIS month).

In 1492, Columbus Sailed the Ocean Blue...

That must have been one pretty important trip because

Monday, October 10th is Christopher Columbus Day!.

And, GUESS WHAT????

It's another day with NO SCHOOL! 

Thanks, Christopher Columbus.

Follow the hotspots to find out what this guy did and why he is such a big deal.