This place is in the tropics. Here, it is warm all year. There is also a lot of rain. 2 RXENL08CRD1X_AL_20_TXT.indd 2 1/17/08 12:58:37 PM The tropics may be warm all year, but there are still four seasons. There are two wet seasons and two dry seasons. 3 In the wet seasons, there are big storms. The wind and water from the storms can move trees and rocks. A storm has made holes in this house! 4 There are many rain forests in the tropics. Some people live in the rain forest. These people live in huts. The huts are made from trees and leaves. 5 Some people live in houses on stilts. These houses are made from sticks and plants. When there is a lot of rain, the houses stay dry. 6 RXENL08CRD1X_AL_20_TXT.indd 6 1/17/08 1:00:18 PM Some people in the tropics live in tall buildings. In the buildings, the air is cool. 7 People live in different ways in the tropics. They all need to stay cool and dry. 8 Te a c he rR Think Critically 1. How many seasons are there in the tropics? 2. How do you think the houses on stilts stay dry? 3. What are rain forest huts made from? 4. Look at page 4. What caused the house to have big holes in it? 5. Would you like to live in the tropics? Why or why not? Social Studies Write Sentences Write three sentences about how living in the tropics is different from living in a cold place. School-Home Connection Talk to a family member about In the Tropics. Then talk about the seasons where you live. Word Count: 158 RXENL08CRD1X_AL_20_COV.indd 5 1/16/08 2:12:23 PM