n. an object in space that travels around the Earth Satellites are objects that are made and put into space by people.
weather
n. the state of the air and atmosphere at a particular time and place
Over time, the weather damages these areas, and people build over them.
damage
v. to cause harm to something
Over time, the weather damages these areas, and people build over them.
normal
adj. regular; usual
They look for changes in the land that don’t seem normal.
spot
n. a small area of a surface
Once they find those spots, they can study them.
hole
n. an opening into or through something
They found more than 250,000 holes in the ground.
dig
v. to create a hole by moving soil, sand, snow, etc.
People had dug the holes looking for valuable things to steal.
receive
v. to get or be given
They collect, receive, and send information, including pictures.
information
n. knowledge that you get
They collect, receive, and send information, including pictures.
heritage
n. something that is handed down from one generation to another over many years
Satellite images of the Earth are used by archaeologists to find important heritage sites.
site
n. a place where something happened or will happen
Satellite images of the Earth are used by archaeologists to find important heritage sites.
protect
v. to keep from being harmed
These images make finding and protecting these sites much easier.
archaeologist
n. someone who studies objects of the past Archaeologists study the history of humans.
ground
n. the part of the Earth that people can walk on
They look for objects left in the ground by people in the past.
bone
n. the hard pieces that form the frame inside a body
These are often bones, tools, and works of art.
ancient
adj. having lived or existed for a long time
Experts on ancient cultures have learned many things about the past.
smooth
adj. having a flat surface with no bumps
Some of the stones have right angles and are as smooth as glass.
achievement
n. a thing that has been done successfully
This is quite an achievement for the time.
understanding
n. knowledge about a subject or situation
The monument shows a deep understanding of stone cutting and geometry.
stone
n. a hard substance that comes from the ground
The monument shows a deep understanding of stone cutting and geometry.
attempt
v. to try to do something
Many researchers have attempted to answer the questions that remain about these sites.
truth
n. a fact
Maybe one day, we will know the truth.
explain
v. to tell, show, or be the reason for or cause of something
However, they have not been able to explain some ancient mysteries.
mystery
n. something that is not known
However, they have not been able to explain some ancient mysteries.
enormous
adj. very great in size or amount
The Nazca Lines are enormous drawings of patterns, animals, and other shapes.
locate
v. to situate in a particular place
They are located on the ground of a high desert in Peru.
desert
n. an area of very dry land
They are located on the ground of a high desert in Peru.
invent
v. to create or produce for the first time
They’re amazing because someone made them long before airplanes were invented.
monument
n. a building or place that honors a person or event
Puma Punku is a monument in Bolivia made of cut stones.
right angle
phr n. an angle of 90 degrees
Some of the stones have right angles and are as smooth as glass.
truly
adv. really; in fact
But there is one old game that is truly unique.
winner
n. a person or team who wins a game, prize, or competition
The Japanese leader at the time, the emperor, named the winner the Go Minister for a year!
minister
n. an official who leads a government department in a country
The Japanese leader at the time, the emperor, named the winner the Go Minister for a year!
astronaut
n. a person who travels in a spacecraft into outer space
Two astronauts, one American and one Japanese, even played it in space.
special
adj. especially important or loved
Go’s long history makes it special and beloved.
beloved
adj. adored; liked a lot
Go’s long history makes it special and beloved.
continuously
adv. repeatedly without interruption
It is thought to be the oldest board game that people have continuously played up to the present day.
unique
adj. very special or unusual
But there is one old game that is truly unique.
board
n. a flat piece of material
To play, two players place stones on a board.
capture
v. to get control of a place especially by using force
They try to capture the other player’s stones.
scholar
n. a person who has studied a subject in detail
Some scholars believe it is 4,000 years old.
believe
v. to accept the truth of what is said
Some scholars believe it is 4,000 years old.
spread
v. to be introduced to a larger area
Over time, the game spread to Korea, and then it reached Japan around 700 CE.
compete
v. to try to be more successful than someone
Students from these schools competed in national competitions.
emperor
n. a person who rules an empire
The Japanese leader at the time, the emperor, named the winner the Go Minister for a year!
tend
v. to care for
Around 1947, some boys were tending their goats in the desert near the Dead Sea...
right
adj. morally or socially correct or acceptable
They thought they might find something important, and they were right.
jar
n. a clay or glass container for storing food
The boys saw that the rock hit one of several large jars.
scroll
n. a roll of paper with writing or pictures on it
Inside the jars, they found seven very old scrolls with writing on them.
writing
n. letters and words on a surface such as paper
Inside the jars, they found seven very old scrolls with writing on them.
treasure
n. something very valuable
Many scholars from all over the world study these ancient treasures even today.
take place
phr v. to happen
The Dead Sea Scrolls help us understand events that took place a long time ago.
goat
n. a sheep-like animal with horns that produces milk
Around 1947, some boys were tending their goats in the desert near the Dead Sea...
climb
v. to move or go up using your feet
One of the boys climbed up a hill to look for a missing goat.
hill
n. a usually rounded area of land that is higher than the land around
One of the boys climbed up a hill to look for a missing goat.
missing
adj. unable to be found
One of the boys climbed up a hill to look for a missing goat.
cave
n. a large hole in the side of a cliff or hill
He saw a cave and thought the goat was inside, so he threw a rock into the cave to make it come out.
inside
n. an inner side, edge, or surface of something
He saw a cave and thought the goat was inside, so he threw a rock into the cave to make it come out.
throw
v. to move out of your hand and through the air
He saw a cave and thought the goat was inside, so he threw a rock into the cave to make it come out.
break
v. to separate into two or more pieces
It sounded like something breaking!
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