© AIS 2019. All Rights Reserved. This book is dedicated to our young creative writers at AIS. It is a compilation of short stories authored by our Grade 2 students.

Book Cover Illustrator: Moses Oscar

Editor: Muhammad Bin Usman, Senior Student A Time I Went to Motion Gate

by Ali Ayman

I went with my brother, Mom, and Dad to Motion Gate. Next, I went on a rollercoaster called Mad Pursuit with my family. We also played a game called rollercoaster.

Then, I saw an exciting game, so I asked my dad, “Can we ride the game?” My Dad said, “Yes”. Lastly, we bought a few souvenirs from the Motion Gate shop and finally, I went home. I hope I can go to Motion Gate again.

1 Blandford Fox

by Hana Ghanawi

It has sharp claws and it can climb up on rocks. What is this furry ? It’s a Blandford Fox. This fox was only found in the U.A.E in 1995! When scientists were looking for the Arabian , they discovered the Blandford Fox. The Blandford Fox lives in mountainous areas. This allows them to avoid competition for food with the Red Fox. A Blanford Fox eats small , birds, as well as dates, and small apples. A Polar Bear’s Den

by Malika Fayed

Big Polar Bears live in dens made out of and ice. Polar bears have black skin under their fur. Their fur helps them stay warm in their cold, big, and icy homes. Sometimes they dig their homes in the middle of a big snow bank. They cuddle up to stay warm and they also hide in their dens from predators. Polar Bears give birth to their young during the cold winter. The mother Polar Bear stays in the den with her cubs until the warm spring. A Polar Bear’s den makes a good home. 2 A Problem at School

by Mariam Elkhouly

I want to tell you about a problem at our school. Everyone forgets to do their homework because they can’t study at home. Then, they get bad marks on their tests and quizzes. We are trying to think of a plan to remind them to take their homework home every day. Aha! Ms. Vash thought of a plan! Why didn’t we think of this amazing and wonderful plan before? We can put checklists on each table for them to check every time they get homework. Now no one will forget their homework. Ms. Vash is a genius! We began to work on them. We had to make four checklists and it took time and a lot of work. Because we are hardworking students, it was worth it! Finally, we were finished. We printed and laminated the checklists and they were done. We stuck them on the table tightly so no one can rip them off the table. Every group used their checklist. Yay! A week after we added the checklists, we found out that no one forgot their homework any more. That’s how we solved the problem of everybody forgetting their homework!

Monkey

by Abdullah Mallak

Have you ever had a monkey in your house? Monkeys are intelligent because they act like humans. They work hard and adapt quickly just like people. Monkeys are hairy and they give birth to live babies, so they are mammals. Monkeys eat 3 a variety of food like plants, fruits, nuts, and eggs that they find in the forest where they live. I think that monkeys are intelligent because they memorize forests as they jump from tree to tree. My Trip to Cyprus

by Angelina Mikhael

Did you know that Cyprus is a nice country? My family and I went there on a trip last summer. I was completely ecstatic when I found out that we were going there, and the trip ended up being amazing. First, we went on the plane and the people there were so kind. Then, we ate yummy food and had so much fun. Later on, we landed and we went straight to the hotel where we unpacked our bags and changed into our swimming suits. When everyone was done, we went to the pool and took our floaters with us. We spent a fabulous time there playing and splashing in the water. After a while, we went back to our hotel room and took a shower. The bathroom was very nice, and it had a huge Jacuzzi. When we finished, we went to a very nice restaurant to eat our dinner. I ate spicy pasta with red sauce and cheese on the top. It was the yummiest meal I had ever tasted. During our visit to Cyprus, we went to a lot of different places and we saw the city during the day and night. We ate delicious ice cream and played in a fun amusement center. On the last day, we went to the market place where we got a lot of nice souvenirs for our family and friends. It was an amazing experience and I really had a great time there. I hope one day I can return back. 4 All About

by Angelina Mikhael

Have you ever seen a ? Today I am going to tell you some information about them. Camels live in the deserts of UAE. They have huge humps at their lower hips so that they can store food inside. That’s what makes them survive for so long. They have long eyelashes so that the sand does not get into their eyes. I think camels are very strong because they can live in the desert for long periods of time. Camels are not harmful. They have a third, clear eyelid that protects their eyes from the dirt and sand of the desert blowing into them. They are also picky eaters. Camels are herbivores too and they like to eat plants. They can walk up to 40 miles per hour and that is pretty slow. Most camels are larger than normal-sized humans. In my opinion, camels are the coolest on earth. They are very humble and obedient. I really love camels.

5 My Trip to My Armenian School

by Celia Jihad Francis A long time ago, my mom named Nataly decided to book classes for me at the Armenian school every single Saturday forever! I told my mom, “No mom, I don’t want to go to the Armenian School.’’ My mom said, “Why?” I said, “I’ll give you a reason’’. Before I said anything, I sighed then I told my mom, “Because it’s my first time’’. My mom said, “No Celia, no matter what you say I won’t listen to you, I will stick with my opinion and that is final! You will wake up tomorrow morning.’’ I said, “Ok mom’’. My mom said, ‘’Goodnight’’. The next day I woke up, brushed my teeth, washed my face, changed my clothes, and tied my hair. “Mommy, come on let’s go!” I said. We got in the car and it was time for takeoff! The Armenian School turned out to be far away. So then finally we reached. I went to my class and I was so shy but at recess I finally made a friend. He did not know how to speak well but sadly he was the only friend I could find!

Sand Cats

by Celia Francis

Have you ever found a Sand Cat in the UAE? Well, lucky you because I’m going to be telling you about Sand Cats! Let’s Go! Sand Cats live in the . They are the only of cats that live in the deserts. They are nocturnal animals meaning that they sleep in the morning and hunt at night. They hunt for food such as 6 snakes and small animals. They can also survive for a long time without water. They are mammals because they give birth to live young babies. Also, they are carnivores because they eat meat. They have sharp claws so that they can climb mountains. The amount of Sand Cats in the UAE is very low because people think it is not the right environment for them. One of their ways of protecting themselves is their claws. Their claws are so sharp that they use them to scratch a human’s face. I think they are one of my most favorite animals in the universe!

The Day I Found the Chest

by Haifa Shemeili

Have you ever found a treasure map? One day, on a Thursday while playing with my sister, my mom decided to visit the beach hotel. My family said, “Yay!” We hopped into the car because the hotel was very far. As soon as we arrived, my brother and I decided to play hide and seek, so I hid under a tree. I looked up and I saw something shining in the treetop. I asked my mom and dad, “What is this?” My dad replied, “It is a treasure map!” We followed it. 7 The treasure map took us to the special forest. We found a gold chest on top of a tree, my family and I opened it. We found 20,000 dirhams; this couldn’t be true! My dad and mom were very rich; they had a great idea which was to travel to Lebanon. We arrived at the airport and I had some food, watched many movies, and drank coke. It was a lot of fun. Since it was late, we had to sleep in the plane. The next day we paid 10,000 dirhams for the hotel, but we still had 10,000 more to spend in Lebanon. There were many candies to eat in the lobby. We entered our room which had a phone and a twin bed, and it was very fancy. I jumped on the fluffy bed. Later that day, we went to the mall and I bought school supplies to get ready for the first day of school and we also had chocolate sandwiches for lunch. You won’t believe what I got later on. We all got a brand-new iPhone X. We all had so much fun together; Lebanon was one of the best countries I visited.

My Trip to Lebanon

by James Salloum

Have you ever traveled to Lebanon? Well, I’m going to be telling about my trip to Lebanon. First, my dad woke me up and said, “We are traveling to Lebanon.” “Lebanon, we are really traveling there now?” I asked. So, we packed our bags and went to the airport. When we finally arrived at the airport, I realized that we didn’t have our passports. “We forgot our passports”, I said loudly. So, we told an airport worker and he said, “You only have thirty minutes to get your passport and get back to catch your flight.” We went home as fast as we could. One minute later, I found the passports. I said to my dad, “I found the passports under the couch.” Then we quickly went back to the airport and gave in our passports. Afterwards we went to 8 the waiting room and waited for a while. Finally, they announced, “Your flight is waiting for you.” We went in the airplane and after three hours we arrived in Lebanon. I had so much fun there. I did all sort of things like eating ice-cream, watching movies and many other things too. Well that was my trip to Lebanon, and I can’t wait to go back.

The Treasure Hunt

by James Salloum Have you found a treasure map? Well I’m going to be talking about a treasure hunt. On a sunny day, my dad and I went to the beach. Suddenly, I noticed something buried in the sand. So, my dad and I were digging, and guess what it was? It was a treasure map. “I can’t believe it!”, I said. We read the map and it told us to flip the map. So we flipped it! It gave us a hint. It said, “The treasure is located in a place that is dark.” The only thing we could think of was a cave. Then we started to search for a cave. We found one and hoped that the treasure was inside. We searched and searched. After searching for an hour, we were about to give up. Then I saw something strange. So, I went closer and I was surprised when I saw what it was. It was the treasure! We took the treasure home and opened it there. It was filled with cash. “Oh my God! We are rich!”, I said. It was an awesome treasure hunt. 9 Sand Cats

by Kinda El Katoury

Have you ever heard of or seen a Sand cat? It is one of the coolest animals in the world. Sand cats live in sandy and stony deserts such as Al Sahara, Arabian Desert, and deserts in Pakistan. The color of its fur is peach and sometimes it is white and grey. Pregnancy in female Sand cats lasts 59 to 63 days. Their paws are covered with thick fur to prevent burns on their feet when they walk in the sand. A Sand cat will eat small rodents such as gerbils and jerboas, insects, reptiles, and poisonous desert snakes and birds. I like Sand cats because I think they are cool.

Our Scavenger Hunt

by Tyra Asaad

Have you ever found a treasure map? One summer morning, my mom woke me up so that I can wake my brother up. I asked my mom, “Why did you wake us up so early?” Mom said, “You’ll see because it’s a surprise.” Then we got dressed and ate our breakfast. Then, we woke our dad so he could take us somewhere. When we all finished, we went to the car. It was not far away. 10 When we reached our destination, my brother said, “This is just a beach! “My mom said, “Read this note.” I read it out loud. It said, “Look for an X in the sand with a flag in the middle of it.” My brother said, “Come on, let’s look for the X!” So we went to look for it. My brother said, “Look I found it!” Then we took the flag off and pushed a bit of sand away and we found an envelope. Inside it was a key. I shouted, “Mom can you keep it with you? We might need it later.” I added. Then my mom gave us another note. This time my brother read it. It said, “Where is the place where you sit to rest?” “The chair!” said my brother so we went to our chair, and we looked everywhere! I looked under the chair and said, “Found it!” My brother asked, “What is it?” “It’s a treasure map and I found it under the chair.” I said, “Let’s follow it!” my brother shouted. It said that we had to go straight, right, left and to take the last right and there was an X in front of it. It led us to a chest with a lock on it. I said, “Mom give me the key I think it will unlock the chest!” My mom gave me the key and I tried to unlock it. My brother shouted, “It worked and there is a lot of candy and money inside it!” We went back home, and we ate some candy. “It is so good!” said my brother. “What will we use the money for?” I asked. My brother said, “We will use it to buy what we need like food, water, clothing, and shelter.” My brother and I said, “It was a really fun scavenger hunt today.”

My Trip to Dubai

by Tyra Asaad

Last summer my family and I went to Dubai. Early in the morning, my mom woke me up to get ready. Then, I got dressed while my mom made my breakfast. After that, I ate my breakfast then we hopped in the car. My brother came with us too. My dad had been driving for a while, 11 so my brother asked, “When are we going to reach?’’ My dad said, “We are going to reach in fifteen minutes.’’ We reached my cousin Jessica’s house. We played on her trampoline for a long time. Then we went inside. We went in her playroom and played Bingo, and then we played with her kitchen set, cleaning set, and many other toys. Jessica asked me, “Do you want to go on the swing?” I told her no because her dog scares me. Jessica’s dog scares me because he barks loudly and is big. Jessica said, “Okay choose whatever you want.” After that, we went to play on the trampoline again. Then my mom said, “Lower your voices because it’s one in the morning!” After some time, we went to the car to go to my other aunt’s house to get some sleep.

The Life of a Wildcat

by Sarah Mustafa

Do you like cats? Well, there are tons in the scary, mysterious wild just waiting to be found! Wild cats are found all around the world except in Antarctica. These amazing animals have night vision that they use to hunt for prey. They have brilliant vision and hearing! Wild cats are meat- eating carnivores. They eat animals like rodents, birds, rabbits, and . 12 Sadly, some wild cats are killed by farmers. Wild cats are mammals. They sleep on the ground, and some can even sleep in trees. These cats are super quick on their feet. I think that wild cats are amazing creatures!

Camels in their Habitat

by Majd El Yaman

A camel is known for having a hump and for living in the desert, but did you know that the camel is a very interesting animal? There are lots of fun things to learn about camels. The word camel is actually Arabic and means beauty. Camels can survive in a huge and hot desert. They survive by drinking water and eating grass. There are two different types of camels – the Camel with only one hump, and the which has two humps. The camel’s hump is very useful. The camel’s hump is not filled with water. It stores fat which the camels can use when they don’t have lots of food and water available. A camel has long eyelashes to keep the sand away from their eyes. Camels have thick, shaggy fur. Their fur can be dark brown or beige. Camels truly are fascinating creatures that adapt well to their environment!

13 The Dark Island

by Yousef Al Titi

My amazing crew and I were walking home. On the way, we stopped at an abandoned house. Very carefully, we went inside. Then, we found a treasure map of the Dark Island. We sailed the seven seas till we got to the island. We met an army of skeletons with swords and red eyes. They trapped Lucy one of my friends. I fought them all, and I won! Lucy was saved! Then, we dug into the soft and precious sand and found diamonds, rubies, and emeralds! We took everything to my pirate ship. We were rich! This was an amazing adventure that I will never forget.

Slithery Snakes in the UAE

by Mahra Alkhoori

“SSSSSSSssssss….” This is the sound a snake makes. It can hiss. A snake is a long and thin animal with no legs. Most people think all snakes are dangerous, but that is not the case. I know some people who keep them as pets. Some snakes are poisonous, and some snakes are friendly. Snakes have internal ears and they have 14 no eyelids. All snakes are carnivores. This means they eat meat such as rodents, birds, and rabbits. Did you know that there are snakes that weigh 550 pounds? The giant anaconda is the largest snake in the world. I think these slithery snakes are interesting animals.

How to Make a Delicious Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

by Majd El Yaman

I can make an amazing peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I make it almost every day, because it is my favorite sandwich! First, you get two slices of grainy, brown bread and put it on a clean table. Make sure to spread butter on both slices! Then, you get a jar of peanut butter and spread it on one of the brown, grainy slices. Next, put some strawberry jelly on top of the crunchy peanut butter. After that, you place the other warm, brown and grainy slice on top of the jelly. Voila! I usually enjoy my sandwich with a glass of full cream chocolate milk in front of the television. This is how I like to make my marvelous peanut butter and jelly sandwich! Sand Cats

by Hala Seifeddine

A sand cat is a small animal that can reach 16 to 18 inches in length and 4 to 8 pounds in weight. Sand cats live in the deserts of UAE. They can stay without 15 water for long periods of time. Sand cats hide leftovers of food in the sand. Thanks to their fluffy paws, Sand cats don’t leave footprints on the sand. Sand cats are fearless hunters. Their prey can include vipers and other snakes. They are also very vocal animals. In my opinion, the Sand cat is one of the coolest and most interesting animals that lives in UAE.

The Strawberry Poison Arrow Frog

by Nada Odeh The Strawberry poison arrow frog lives in the rainforest. It is special because the mother takes care of its tadpoles in an amazing way. This tiny red frog keeps on watching its eggs until they hatch. The tadpoles have to stay in water otherwise they will die, so the mother moves them on its back all the way up a tall tree to the bromeliad plant. This plant has a nursery pool in its middle. However, there is no food in the bromeliad for the tadpoles to survive, so the mother lays eggs in each nursery pool for the tadpoles to eat. The mother will keep on visiting the bromeliads to feed its tadpoles for several weeks. After a while, the tadpoles will become adults. They get out of their nursery pool and head to the rainforest floor. The Strawberry arrow frog is an amazing animal because it tries its best to keep its tadpoles alive.

Motion Gate

by Nada Odeh During the spring holiday, I wanted to go somewhere to play and have fun, so I asked my parents if we can go to Motion Gate. They accepted and I was so happy. Dad ordered a bus. 16 On the way there, we stopped at a supermarket to get some snacks, then we reached the place. When I entered, I was excited and nervous at the same time. When I saw the different games and rides, I got even more excited. First, I rode a boat in real water and by the end of the ride I was all wet! The next ride was the rollercoaster. I was looking at my mom when it suddenly went so fast. I started shouting from excitement. Finally, I went to a 3D cinema. It was the creepiest show ever! It felt so real! Before we went back home, we ate some crisps. My favorite part of the day was when I rode the rollercoaster. It was an unforgettable experience! How about you visit this place too?

My Winter Holiday

by Lara Razaz It was the winter holiday, so my mom and dad decided to take us to Croatia to spend our vacation there. As soon as we arrived, it was snowing so we started building a snowman with our cousins. We also drank hot chocolate and ate in an amazing restaurant. Next, we went to the hotel and checked in our room. My sister and I shared the same room. It had huge windows. After a few days, we went back home. It was the best winter holiday ever! I felt very sad for leaving because I will miss my cousins and aunt a lot, but at the same time I was happy to come back to Abu Dhabi.

17 Strawberry Poison Arrow Frog

by Rettal Abu Shahin The Strawberry poison arrow frog lives in the rainforest. The mother frog keeps on watching its eggs so that other animals can’t eat them. When the eggs hatch, the mother climbs up a tree with one offspring on its back. It searches for a plant called Bromeliad. The tadpole slips from its mother’s back and lands in a tiny pool in the middle of the Bromeliad plant. The mother rushes back to get the other tadpoles. Each one of them will be carried and placed in a different bromeliad. Once a week, the mom comes back to lay eggs inside the plant for the tadpoles to eat. They get bigger and bigger until they grow and leave the nursery pool. Finally, their mother takes a well-deserved rest.

18 Problems in Space

by Omar Humood

Astronauts are people who go to space to explore. You can be an astronaut if you are really good at math and science. When astronauts go to space, they face many problems. Sometimes, when astronauts are out of their spaceship and close to the sun, they are exposed to radiation which is very harmful for the human body. In addition to that, astronauts’ muscles get weak because there is no gravity in space, so they only use small gestures and movements while floating. To solve this problem, astronauts have a gym to exercise. Their suits also have protective sunglasses to protect their eyes. It is good to be in space because astronauts get to study the planets and the stars. However, their job is really difficult.

The Secret Treasure Map

By Sara Al Halabi

One night, I was walking in a dark street. Suddenly, I found a treasure map with strange symbols. I followed the map. It led me to a ship. I got on it and it started sailing. When it stopped, I ended up in a city full of pirates. I was so scared to leave the ship, that I grabbed a sword and got 19 ready to fight. As soon as the pirates saw me, they started running away. A tornado was coming our way and I realized that the pirates weren’t scared of me but of the tornado. I was so scared, that I started running until I found a cave. I decided to take shelter there. It was really warm inside the huge cave, and I went to explore it. While I was walking in the dark cave, I fell in a big trap. There, I found a girl named Maxi who was also looking for the treasure. We became friends and decided to look for the treasure together. As we were walking, we found some bloody footprints on the floor. We followed them. Suddenly, these footprints disappeared and Maxi and I realized that we were lost. All of a sudden, we heard scratches. We were terrified. We saw hundreds of zombies coming toward us. We started running as fast as we could. Luckily, the zombies were very slow. Maxi and I finally managed to get out of the cave. As soon as we were out, we found a huge sign that said: ‘Treasure’. We started digging as fast as we could until we found the treasure chest. We opened it and it was full of money and gold coins. We took the chest and found our way back to the ship. I asked Maxi to come live with me and my family, so she accepted. We became really good friends and lived happily ever after.

20 The Deathstalker Scorpion by Omar Al Chami

The Deathstalker scorpion is a small and deadly animal that lives in the desert. It can measure up to 80 to 110 mm and can weigh from 1 to 2.5 kgs. The Deathstalker scorpion is one of the deadliest creatures on Earth. While hunting, it waits until the prey comes closer to attack it. Its speed can reach up to 3 miles per hour and can kill people. Deathstalker scorpions hunt in the dark. They can’t see well. They have specific colors which are black and yellow, and they can live from 2 to 6 years. I like Deathstalker scorpions because they are deadly. However, I don’t like to get bitten by them.

An Amazing Adventure

by Yahya Al Amerie

One day, when I was at the mall, I saw a new shop called Maps. I went in and bought a map. It showed weird symbols and signs, but still, I was excited. I decided to go on an adventure. The map led me to a forest. The road seemed dangerous, but I knew I would survive. There were lots and lots of animals there. After a long walk, I got tired, so I decided to sit under the shade of a tall tree to rest. After a while, I decided to continue looking for the treasure. As I was walking, I thought I saw a treasure chest, so I ran towards it. Sadly, I fell in a big, dark underground cave. There, I found a pickaxe, and noticed an X on the cave floor. I decided to dig there. I kept 21 on digging until I found the treasure chest. I opened it and saw lots of diamonds and gold coins. I was extremely happy but needed to find a way to get out of the cave. I found some logs, and I decided to build a ladder. It was my only way out. I used the ladder to climb up the cave. I managed to find my way out of the forest, and luckily found a taxi immediately. I went back home. It was the best adventure ever!

My Amazing Birthday Party

by Elena Al Chami

My seventh birthday was mermaid-themed, and I wore a mermaid tail. My cake was pretty. I was so excited and couldn’t wait to open my presents. My friends started coming and I welcomed everyone. We swam and played catch. Then we ate food and cake. We listened to music, danced and took photos. Later on, we rode on floaters in the pool. At the end of the party, all my friends got goody bags. The girls got toy fish and the boys got beach balls. After everyone left, I went back home. I felt so happy. It was the best birthday party ever!

22 Sand Cats

By Lara Razaz

Sand cats are small creatures that live in the desert. Some sand cats can be gray, light brown, and the color of the sand. These cats’ bodies provide camouflage. Sand cats eat insects, birds, rodents, lizards, and snakes. They hide leftovers in the sand. Sand cats can survive without water for long periods of time. Sand cats can survive up to 13 years. Sand cats have an amazing sense of hearing if they are in danger. I think the most interesting fact about sand cats is that they camouflage. It is interesting because they can hide if they were in danger. Facts about Falcons

by Danny Mirzadzhanyan Would you like to know facts about falcons? There are many different kinds of falcons. Adult falcons have thin-tapered wings which enable them to fly at high speed and change direction rapidly. Falcons are medium-sized birds of prey that belong to the family of falcons and carcass. Falcons can reach 9 to 19 inches in height and 1.5 to 2.6 pounds of weight. Peregrine falcons are 23 particularly sensitive to human disturbance. Peregrine falcons have been recorded diving at speeds of 200 miles per hour 320km/h making them the fastest moving creatures on earth. Amur falcons migrate from breeding ground in Eastern Asia to wintering grounds in Southern Africa.

Interesting Facts About the Houbara Bird

By Deema Elsabbagh

Would you like to raise a Houbara? Did you know a Houbara Bustard is also called an African Houbara? Houbaras live in deserts. Houbaras have lots of brown feathers that cover their body. They have brownish necks and black markings on their wings. There are three kinds of Houbaras: Bustard, Chlamydia, and Great Bustard. Houbaras are fed seeds, insects, and other creatures. Houbaras communicate with their sounds. The Houbara species is sedentary unlike the migratory Northern populations of Macqueen’s bustard. The genders are similar, but the female, at 66 cm tall is rather smaller and grayer than the male, at 73 cm tall. The Houbara Bustard is 60 cm long with a 140 cm wingspan. It is slightly smaller and darker.

24 A Holiday with My Family to Baku

by Fatema Alili

I went on a holiday with my family to Baku. First, we packed our clothes and iPhone chargers in our bags. We carried our luggage to our car. Then, on our way, I asked my dad about the airport and the airline that we are going to use, and he said, “We are going to travel with Fly Dubai from Dubai Airport.” We arrived at the airport and my dad gave the security man our luggage and paid some money. To pass the time on the plane, I watched some movies with my little brother. When it was time for dinner, I ate mashed potatoes and three sausages with salt. It was time for me to sleep, and I was snoring very loudly. When we got off the plane, it was very cold and there was white snow all around! I wore my jacket and played in the snow with my little brother right in front of the airport. My dad called on a taxi and told the driver to take us to the hotel. We stayed there for three weeks. I swam at the indoor swimming pool. My cousin and his family joined us at the hotel, and we ended up swimming together almost every day! While we were swimming; we played a game called Monkey in the Middle. I was in the middle, so I easily caught the red ball. I enjoyed this holiday with my family a lot. It had many exciting events and unforgettable memories.

25 How to Make a Burger Sandwich

by Fatema Alali

Today, I will tell you how to make a burger sandwich. You will need two pieces of white bread, ham, mayonnaise, a knife, a tomato and green lettuce. First, carefully use the knife to cut the bread and leave it open. Then, add mayonnaise on both slices of bread. Next, slice the tomato and lettuce into small pieces and put them on the bread. Add the ham on top of the lettuce and then close the sandwich. Finally, it’s time to eat your yummy sandwich.

Facts About Falcons

by Hamza Kanaan

Did you know that falcons are faster than humans? Falcons see better than we do. Falcons almost went extinct in North America. Falcons are the largest and most powerful birds that belong to the genus Falcon. A falcon can reach 9 to 19 inches in height and 1.5 to 2.6 pounds of weight. Most of the falcon species are dark brown or grey, colored with white, yellow and black spots and markings 26 on the body. There are more than 40 different species of falcons. The Peregrine falcons are particularly sensitive to human disturbances. In fact, the Peregrine falcon is the fastest moving falcon. The Peregrine falcon flies 60 miles per hour.

A Time I found a Treasure Map

by Alhasani

Once upon a time in the morning, I went to find a treasure map with Liyana my sister. Liyana said, “Uh, Oh! There is a storm today!’’ I wanted to have an adventure so then I went with my sister to a haunted house after I convinced her that everything will be fine. Liyana went in the haunted house first. She came back to me and she said, “There was a vampire in the house.” So, we both went in the vampire’s house. The vampire was nasty, but he told us where the map was. It was with him and he gave it to us. We followed the route on the map, and it indicated that we must go to the desert. We went to the desert and we found the superhero. She said, “The treasure is in the mountains”. So, we went to the mountains. The map indicated we should follow the footsteps. We did just that and finally, we were at the ocean. Liyana found a shovel, she picked it up and started digging and I found the key. There was the treasure box that I unlocked using the key that I found. There were so many different jewels and a lot of gold. It was quite an adventure! 27 Amazing Facts about Camels

by Lulwa Sakkal

Did you know some people drink camel milk and eat their meat? Domesticated camels are usually fed dates, grass, wheat, and oats. There are many types of camels. They are Camas, Dromedary, Bactrian camel, , and camel. Some camels can even live up to 40 years and most of the camels can weigh up to 1500 pounds. Camels run at 25 mph (40 kph) for long periods, so if their owner is in a rush, they can kick their speed up. Camels can live without water for six to seven months. When camels use their stored fat, their hump will diminish. When they eat and drink again the hump will be refilled with fat. Every camel has oval-shaped red blood cells that help continue blood flow during times when water is scarce. Camels are known for spitting on people. Male camels can be very dangerous in the mating season. Better be careful when you are around a camel!

Amazing Facts about the Houbara bird

by Nada Kasem

Did you know that the Houbara bustard is also called the “African Houbara”? It is a large bird in the bustard family. It is found in the arid habitats in North Africa and South Western Asia. It is dull brown with black marking on the wings, with a greyish neck and a black ruff along the side of the neck. 28 It lays two to four eggs on the ground. It hardly ever uses its voice. The Houbara bird spends most of its time on the ground looking for food. Its food system is varied and includes plants, insects, vertebrates and small vertebrates. Abu Dhabi is at the fore front to save the endangered Houbara bustard.

A Time I Found a Treasure Map

by Noura AlShamsi

One evening, my mom Eman and I went to have an adventure. First, we were finding some seashells in the sand. Some of the seashells were pretty and some looked like the ocean. Next, we went to the bathroom to change our clothes. Then, suddenly we heard a strong thunder which was so scary. I saw a big wave come on the shore through the bathroom window. When everything was calm again, we went outside and found a treasure map. It must have been carried by the big wave! Lastly, we followed the track on the treasure map. We took a shovel and we dug until we saw a gold shiny chest. Inside the chest was a diamond that was so pretty, and a lot of colorful jewelry. We were rich!

29 The Houbara Bird

by Ahmad Tamer

Let me tell you about the Houbara Bird and some unique facts about it. I am excited to write about this animal. The Houbara Bustard bird inhabits large open landscapes. The Houbara is called the African Bird. It is a large bird in the Bustard family. It’s found in habitats in North Africa and South Western Australia. It is dull brown with black markings on its wings. The Houbara spends most of its time on the ground looking for food. Its food system is varied and includes plants, insects, rodents and small vertebrates. I am really happy that I talked about the Houbara Bird because I learned more about it and wanted to share this information with you.

The Sand Cat

by Dorra Hussein

Let me tell you about Sand Cats. I chose to write about this animal because I find it interesting. Did you know that Sand Cats prey foremost on small rodents including the Lesser Egyptian Gerbil? Yes, they also eat insects, small reptiles including venomous desert snakes. The color of Sand Cats is light brown 30 or grey. They live in the northern parts of Africa and the south eastern parts of Asia. They also live in the Sahara and Arabian Desert and also in deserts in Pakistan and . Wow! What an interesting animal!

My Treasure Hunt

by Hala Mahmoud

One day when I was coloring a unicorn picture, the unicorn popped out of the picture and it said to me, “Hop on my back!” She took me to the Unicorn World where I saw lots of other unicorns. I also saw a rainbow unicorn and it was shining with glitter. Then the rainbow unicorn gave me a map. She said, “Follow it.” It was so long, but I did what she said and as soon as I got there, I found a treasure box. It was full of gold and toys. The gold was so shiny that my eyes started to hurt. I had never seen these toys before in my life, so I opened the toys. It was a prank! Inside the toys were rocks. So, I was very sad. What a fun adventure!

31 Dolphins

by Malika Elsebaey

Let me tell you about dolphins. A dolphin is a smart animal. Did you know that they are blind? But they can sense if danger is coming or is near. That is very cool! Did you know that dolphins can be 3 meters long? Isn’t that amazing? Dolphins are hunted in places like Japan and that is very sad. One fact about dolphins is that they are smooth and rubbery. Sometimes dolphins are shy to meet people. Dolphins are very interesting animals.

Horses

by Mariam Mohamed

I would like to tell you about horses because I think they are interesting. Horses have very big teeth and can be brown, white or black. Horses sleep only 3 to 4 hours per day and they can sleep standing up as well as lying down. Horses can run shortly after birth. Domestic horses can live up to 25 years. Horses have around 205 bones in their skeleton. They have been living with humans for over 32 5000 years. They have the biggest eyes compared to any other animal on land. I am happy that I researched horses because now I have learnt more.

A Holiday to Remember!

by Kareem Yaser Kamel Khasati

A year ago, or less, Kareem, Yaser, Lina, Dana and Waseem went on a well- deserved holiday. They left for Jordan on June 30, 2019. They were so excited for all the fun activities ahead!

When they arrived in beautiful Jordan, it was hot, but still nice enough to be outside and enjoy the warm sun. They had exciting activities planned for each day. They grilled spicy chicken and tender rabbit meat to eat. After that, they went on a challenging hiking experience. At some parts of the trail, they had to double check their stepping as the edges were really narrow to walk on. Kareem was as scared as a mouse! After that, the family went to a well-known restaurant in town which had the most delicious food you could ever imagine! The aromas coming from the kitchen made them even hungrier. Their stomachs rumbled like hungry lions! They all agreed that this was a holiday to remember. They loved it so much and hoped to return very soon to make even better memories!

33 An Amazing Holiday!

by Hana Mohamed Ashour

“I can’t wait!”, Hana shouted! The big and happy family was on their way to the airport where they will go on their long-awaited summer holiday in Egypt! When they arrived at the resort, they saw the big playground where Hana used to spend a lot of time with her brother and sister before they moved to a new country. Right away the children slid on the big, red slide and swung as high as they could, while enjoying the fresh air and warm sun. The resort had a sandy beach where Hana, her sister and cousin played with the sand to build a big sandcastle. They even went out to see if they could catch some fish to eat. When the holiday came to an end, everyone was so sad! It was time to pack their bags again. Before they had to leave the resort, they went swimming in the infinity pool one last time to prepare for the long and exhausting flight home. They had such a great time in Egypt, and they cannot wait to do it all again when they return next year!

34 Eyad Tries to Find the Treasure

by Eyad Islam Saifeldin Elmubarak

One day, Eyad, Pirate Pete, and Faris were looking for a treasure map in the caves near the ocean. “It must be close!”, Eyad said. All of them wanted to give up at some point, but then they finally found the treasure map! When Faris took it out of the hole they dug, the cave suddenly started to give in, and the pointy rocks started to fall down! They all grabbed their shovels and started running to Pirate Pete’s ship as fast as they could. After that, they followed the map to where the treasure was buried. When they got there, they dug in the sand by using their hands and some tools they used for fixing the ship. Eventually, they got to the treasure box! “Finally!”, Eyad said. “Let’s take it to the ship and see what is inside!”, Pirate Pete shouted. They were exhausted! Faris opened the treasure box, and inside they found a lot of gold coins. Then, they set sail to find their new adventure as very rich and proud pirates!

My Trip to Cyprus

by Amal Waleed Kh. Sweimeh

I was so excited to travel to Paphos, Cyprus! I hurried to the airport as I knew it would take some time to reach our destination. It was boring waiting for my parents to check in, but I learned that to travel you need a ticket, passport, and the luggage full of all those toys I packed for the pool! We boarded the 35 plane; it was a long six hours flight. On the bright side, I watched movies and ate a lot delicious food. When I finally arrived in Cyprus, I saw my cousin Memo waiting for me. We celebrated my dad’s birthday. Then, we went on a two-hour drive to reach the hotel in Paphos. The room was big, the furniture was old, but I liked it! I was exhausted! We had dinner, and finally got some sleep. The next day, I woke up very early as usual, too excited to start the day with a good yummy breakfast! After that, I went to the pool where I met a new friend Maya. She was a six-year old girl from Denmark. At night, we went for dinner where I saw Maya again. We danced and played games. The most awesome part was that our parents allowed us to have some soft drinks! They had funny names for different soft drinks, like: Tom and Jerry, Pussy Cat, and more. My favorite was “Pussy Cat” which was made from Sprite, with cherry and lemon flavors. We also drank some COKE! The next day, I went to explore the city. It was so amazing! We went to many places like Paphos Harbor and the Medieval Castle. During our last day, we went to the Cats Park. It was very stinky and a bit scary, because it had more than 700 stray cats. I played with the cats for a little while and then we went back to the hotel, checked out and went back to Larnaca. Our hotel in Larnaca was super luxurious! Our room had a bunk bed. We only stayed for two nights. The pool was really cool! It had a castle and a water slide which I slid on billions of times. My favorite part of the trip was the fun I had and the new friends I met. Cyprus is a wonderful country that is very rich in history. I would love to visit it again and share my unforgettable adventures with all of my friends! 36 The Under Ocean Treasure

by Rawdha Taleb Ali Yousef Al Awadhi

One day Rawdha and Alyazeya went to swim in the ocean to find a treasure, during the summer holiday in Abu Dhabi. They tried their best to find the treasure! After a long time, they found it, but at the same time they saw a hungry shark that was looking for food. When the big shark came towards them, they swam out of the ocean as fast as they could with the treasure. When they reached the shore, they couldn’t open the treasure! They realized that they needed a key to open the big, rusted lock. Therefore, they went in the ocean again to find the key. When they were returning to the ocean, they saw a group of bad pirates that were trying to find the treasure too. When Rawdha and Alyazeya saw the scary pirates walking in their direction with his big sword, they went to hide in the bushes so the pirates could not see them. Alyazeya was allergic to a plant close to them and gave a loud sneeze! The pirates quickly ran towards the bushes and saw the two girls. They took the girls with them to help them find the treasure. What the pirates did not know is that Rawdha hid the treasure in the tall tree where they were hiding!

37 Persuasive Letter

by Abdullah Rakabeh

123 Main Street Abu Dhabi UAE February 14, 2019

Dear Ms. Adrienne,

I think our class should go to the zoo. This will be a good trip for our class.

The zoo has many animals that we can learn about. The zoo can also teach us about the animals’ habitats. We can feed the animals, pet them, and play with them. We can see cool shows with elephants and other shows that animals can do. In our science class, we learned about zoo animals. We can go on a tour around the zoo and see the animals that we have learned about and take notes as well.

I hope we will be able to go there.

From, Abdullah R.

38 The Time I Found a Map

by Adam Arbid

First, when I went to the beach, my brother and I were digging in the sand. We were very excited to see what we can find there. While my brother and I were digging, we found a mysterious map. At first, we were not able to read it. We noticed that we were holding it upside down. When I tried to read the map again, it led me to a mysterious chest. Then when I opened the chest, I saw something wonderful, but it was covered with dust. We spent some time to clean the items up to see what we found in the chest. Last, I opened the chest and there was a lot of gold inside. I did not know what to do with it, until my brother came up with an idea of selling some of the gold to buy what we want. We kept the rest hidden in a secret place at home.

39 Facts about Eagles

by Fatma AlDhamash

Eagles are large powerful birds of prey. Eagles have large, hooked beaks. They also have excellent eyesight which allows them to see the prey from far and go down to catch and eat it. Eagles have powerful talons which help them catch prey. If they weren’t powerful, they would not be able to catch the animal they need to feed on. Eagles also build their nests on high cliffs or in tall trees where they lay their eggs. There are over 60 different species of eagles and they are important birds. We can also find them in the UAE.

Finding a Treasure Map

by Liyan Ayyad

First, I was at home doing some homework. I was excited to be done because I felt like doing something new and adventurous. I was thinking about going on a cruise ship, but then I had a really brilliant idea instead. I really wanted to tell my mother that I wanted to find a treasure map, to find beautiful and gorgeous things, but I knew she might find it strange. Instead, I went with my dad, mom, brother,

40 and sister to climb on a ship to go to the sea and go scuba diving under the water. I secretly decided to go under water just to look for a mysterious map or some amazing treasure. I was so excited, and no one knew why! I finally found the treasure and there was a rainbow butterfly gem with purple polka dots and a necklace that was so beautiful! It turned out that the butterfly gem with purple polka dots had to be put on a necklace. Luckily, I had an empty necklace frame, so I attached the gem on the necklace and moved on. Last, my family and I decided to keep the treasure safe in the drawer at home. I thought that the necklace was the best accessory because you can customize it the way you want!

How to Make a Delicious Sandwich

By Liyan Ayyad

I’ll tell you how to make a delicious sandwich. You’ll need bread, tomatoes,cucumber, humus, lettuce, and sesame seeds. First, take a slice of bread and add humus inside. Next, put tomatoes on the bread. Then, add some cucumbers and lettuce inside. Finally, put the other half of the bread on top and put toppings like sesame seeds and eat it. It is going to be tasty and delicious.

41 All About Camels

by Maznah AlMazrouei

There are many camels in the UAE. Sometimes they are seen on the sides of the roads on the way to Dubai or Al Ain. There are two types of camels; the Bactrian camels and the Dromedary camels. The two types of camels are found in different parts of the world such as North Africa and the Middle East. The population of camels in the UAE in 2003 was estimated at over 178,000, according to the Abu Dhabi Culture and Heritage. Camels are fun to see and ride on. They even have humps on their backs to store fat for energy. Camels can also save up water and can stay for a long time without drinking water and they still don’t get thirsty. All camels are found in the deserts. Some people ride on them in safaris, and they are nice animals to see in the deserts because of their brown color.

Camels

by Rayan Al Bishtawi

Camels live in the desert. Some camels have only one hump on their backs to store fat. They are unique- looking creatures that are easily recognized because of their humps. They use their own stored fat, energy, and water when they are far from home. Their bushy eyebrows and two rows of long eyelashes protect their eyes from blowing sand and ice. Camels can survive without food 42 and water for a long period of time. When they find water, they will drink a lot from it. They can drink up to 40 gallons of water at once. They also live for around 40-50 years. There are many camels found in the UAE. We can ride on camels in the desert. We can find them on the way to Dubai, Al Ain, and on safari tours.

Persuasive Letter

by Youssef Badawy

123 Main Street Abu Dhabi UAE February 14, 2019 Dear Ms. Adrienne,

I think our class should go on a field trip to Little World. It would be a very exciting trip for all of us.

Our class received lots of certificates from the beginning of the year because of our good behavior and I think we deserve to go on a trip. We haven’t had a lot of trips this year. I think Little World can be a fun and educational destination. Most of the students in Grade 2D like to make their own slime, and in Little World, they teach us how to make slime. We can learn more about sea animals and feel the starfish there. There are also mini games in Little World, like the first person to get the balls in their correct place wins. There are lots of playgrounds, slides, swings, and parlors. We can also play the game “Capture the Flag” which is a very 43 interesting game that we used to play during recess time. There are books we can learn from especially if they are non-fiction. We can eat french fries and chicken nuggets with ketchup and also other delicious foods that everyone can eat. There is also snow there and other toys that we can have fun with.

Everybody will have a wonderful day there. I am sure we will all enjoy the games and learn something new about animals. I really hope that you can let us go!

From, Youssef B.

The Arabian

by Ahmed Ibrahim

There are lots of animals in the UAE. One of them is the . Some are white and some are brown, and they are medium-sized with two straight horns. Oryxes also have 44 tufted tails and they live in the desert and forest. They have short necks and long limbs. An oryx is the largest. It stands up to 138cm and 54 inches tall. It also weighs 248 kilograms. An oryx is most active in the morning, and they are able to cool the blood flowing to their brain. Oryxes depend on fighting to escape predators such as lions, wild dogs and hyenas. An oryxs’ tail is light brown or grey. Living in the

desert is tough for an oryx, because it is hard to find food and water. I wish I could see an oryx, because they are fantastic animals.

The Day I Went on a Treasure Hunt

by Fares Al Maari

Mom said, “Good night”. The next day I woke up and we used the plane. I asked dad and mom, “Why are we starting the plane?” They said, “It is a surprise,” but when dad was flying the plane, I saw footprints with my binoculars, so I told dad to land the plane. Then I went to the spot and I found an old shovel, so I dug and dug and dug! I surprisingly found a treasure map, but it 45 was blank. I dropped it in the water, but icons started to appear, but I did not know what they were. I showed my parents and they did not believe me. We went back up in the plane, and I decided to check the map. I saw three x marks; I remembered the map was blank. However, when I dropped the map things appeared, so there must be invisible ink. When we arrived, I asked my mom, “Where are we?” she said, “We are at Scotland,” I said, “Wait a minute!” I checked the map and the three x marks were at Scotland! Mom said, “You can play with the snow for a bit.” I looked at the map one more time. A grave with a date appeared and a name. The name was Benjamin Bridgeman. I heard the sound of intruders with guns. I snuck and stood behind a wall. I climbed it so I could see everything. I went to the graveyard, and then jumped off the wall. OOPS! I made a big sound. I ran to hide, then I wanted

to go and find the grave. I ran to search for the grave. I found it. There was a mysterious skull. It was pointing to the left a bit, so I turned it to the left. Then a 46 secret passage opened, but I heard my parents screaming, “Fares, where are you?” I ran to search for my parents. “Oh no,” the intruders tricked me to come to them. I ran to the secret passage. “I found the treasure” it was a ship full of treasure! I made a sword of gold and armor. I snuck to my parents and led them to the secret passage. We took all the treasure with us. Now we have a house on the shore. I liked this journey, but it was hard because there were about 20 people with guns, and I was just one. It was all a success because I have a majestic mind.

Research Report about Camels

by Hamda Al Marzooqi

Hi children and grown-ups. Today I am going to tell you all about camels. Camels have long eyelashes so sand can’t get into their eyes. Camels have fat humps and their nose can be closed in sandstorms. This stops the sand from getting into their nose. People feed camels grass. Camels live in the desert. Some people eat camel meat and milk. Did you know that camels kick? Camels kick when they get angry. When camels are born, they don’t have humps because they are babies. I hope you enjoyed reading the facts about camels. If you want to learn more, you can use Google.

47 Report about Camels

by Khalifa Hasan

I know there are many animals in UAE. The one animal that I will talk about is the camel. Camels are animals that have eyelashes that don’t let sand come into their eyes. Camels are herbivores, because they eat grass. Their habitat is the desert. They can’t fit in houses because they are very, very big. Camels run at almost the same speed as horses. Camels have thick lips which let them eat from trees that have thorns on them. They have fur or hair that cover their skin. You have to remember to not throw trash on the floor, because camels will eat them. Camels have four thin legs, so they don’t sink when they go and walk on the sand. Camels are interesting animals, because they have adapted to their environment. Actually I saw a camel, but I saw a big one and few small ones. I will tell you now where I saw them. It was in a desert.

48 Solving a Problem at School

by Maitha Alhosani

Oh no! There is a big problem! Students are fighting in school. Let’s solve this problem together. It’s really bad, because they are going to hurt themselves. We can only solve this problem by talking to each other and apologizing. We need to find them fast before they get suspended forever! My friends and I looked everywhere in school, but we did not find them. One of my friends said, “Hey, the only place we did not check is the bathroom.” “You’re right let’s go check it out.” So, we went to the bathroom. We saw them fighting and spraying water at each other. “Okay guys, when I say go, we all say together: Stop! All together in a loud voice.” I whispered. “3...2...1... STOP!” We told them to stop fighting and start apologizing to be friends again, because you will be lonely if you have no friends. It’s really important to be kind to one another and help each other. So, everything was back to normal. Having friends makes coming to school more fun.

49 Best Day Ever

by Wedima Alhamdani

My favorite holiday was when I went to my cousin Afra’s house. I went with my mum Nahid, my dad Saeed, my sister Amy, and my brother Hamdan. I was very excited! First, Afra and I made a bracelet. I almost ruined my bracelet but Afra told me to be careful and said, “You are going to break it.” Next, I wore my pajamas and Afra wore hers. When Afra got out, I saw her wearing the same pajamas. We started laughing! Then, I saw my brother crying. I asked him, “Why are you crying?” He told me, “No one wants to play with me.” So, I told him I will play with him and he was happy. Then my mum yelled that dinner was ready and we all ran downstairs. We ate spaghetti. On top of the spaghetti was my favorite meatballs. I call it meat balls because it’s meat, but it looks like a ball. We all finished our food and played with my sister and brother. We had a good time, then we all went to bed. The next morning, my dad woke my sister up and then I woke up, so I asked myself whether I should wake Afra up as well. Then I remembered that Afra told me if you wake up, I must wake her up. I brought a water balloon and popped it on her face. She screamed, “Aaaaarrraaaaaaa”. I told her, “You told me to do that”, then she said, “Don’t lie.” I would like to go back because we had fun. That was my favorite vacation because I played with my cousin.

50 The Best Adventure

by Zaid E Behisy

I went to walk outside, because I wanted to exercise. First, when I was walking, I found a treasure map that fell on my head. Then, I was thinking about the treasure map, because maybe it chose me to find the treasure chest. But it took me twenty-four hours to find it, because there were lots of X’s, so I had to find the right one. Afterwards, my brother saw me and he said, “Ha Ha Ha Ha, I tricked you!” Then I said, “Why did you trick me?” He said, “I will be the best person in the world.” Then we went home and slept, and the next day I started digging into all the X’s, and all of them were tricks. Then I went to the car, and another clue dropped on the car, and it said, “Dear friend, I know you had a trick map, so I want you to go thirty-five steps north, and twenty steps west, and then there will be the real treasure chest.” Finally, I dug, and dug, and dug, and dug, until I found the treasure chest. Inside the treasure chest was gold, and I took as much as I could so I could buy candy and cake for my upcoming birthday party. My party was getting closer and closer, and my friends were all invited to my party. I wish I could get another treasure map. If I find another one and locate the treasure, I would use it to get airplane tickets for free so I can travel to Paris and visit the Eiffel Tower and take a cruise on the Seine River.

51 The Arabian Stallion

by Ahmad Bin Fairuz

Did you know that the Arabian Stallion is one of the most expensive Stallions? It looks like a horse. It could be white, black and brown. Its eyes are red. The head is small, and its body is big. An Arabian Stallion has 17 pairs of ribs, instead of 18 and 5 vertebrae instead of 6. The average height

of an Arabian Stallion is 14.1 to 15.1 hands (57 to 61 inches) tall and the average weight is 850 to 1,000 pounds. It eats hay. The Arabian or Arab horse is a breed of horses that came from the . To learn more, you can use www.qatarliving.com to research information.

52 The Amazing Camel

by Bernadine Quigao

Have you ever seen or ridden on a camel? Well you should come to the United Arab Emirates. A camel is an incredible animal that is in the UAE. A camel is a that has one hump or even two! Camels live in big deserts. They have peach-colored skin so they can camouflage in the sand. Camels eat prickly cacti in the desert. The hump is a large lump of fat that provides energy if food is hard to find. There are so many interesting facts you can learn about camels. Camels can close their nostrils to stop sand from going in their nose. A camel is a large, strong desert animal. Camels have two-toed feet with thick leathery pads so camel feet don’t sink in the sand. I feel proud that there are camels in the UAE. Camels are amazing. Here is one more amazing fact about camels. They have 34 teeth. Don’t attack camels because they are a gift to the UAE and most importantly, they are special! If you want to learn more about camels go to www.wikipedia.com and search camel facts.

The Time I Found a Treasure Map

by Chaitanya Kumar

One dark night, I was sleeping in a tent. I woke up because I was not in a deep sleep. I opened the tent’s zip and went outside. I saw a golden metal. I went close to it and it was jewelry, so I took it. As soon as I held the jewelry and looked down, there was water. I looked straight and I saw an island called Sfur. I was 53 suddenly all alone. I was too scared to go alone but I had no choice. I found a big red X on the sand. I dug the big red X and I opened the treasure that I found with a small piece of glass but there was nothing inside it. Then, I saw ghosts and I tried to fight them. It was not easy, but I beat them. I took the key from them and opened the door. There was another door and another door. There were 100 doors. I opened the 100 doors which took forever. I saw 1000 ghosts! After a while of fighting there were only 10 ghosts left. One ghost made a wall, but I was able to break it and I found an old bag full of gold coins. I also found a treasure map in the same bag. I tried to follow the map, but it was not very easy. The map took me through a big forest, then a rain forest, and lastly a savanna. I passed everything around the world. I was finally close to the treasure. I found a big black X mark on the sand. I dug the place with the X. Finally, I found a treasure. The treasure box was golden and black. I opened the treasure; I found jewelry and a very big diamond. I went back to my tent and slept happily.

54 by Joanke Hartzenberg

Have you ever seen an ? You haven’t! Me neither. It’s a Leopard, it’s small and it has spots. It adapts to warm weather so you can always find it in the desert. Leopards are meat eaters so they might eat desert foxes. Just kidding, they might eat an Oryx or camels and when I said it might eat desert foxes I was not kidding. You might find it eating a desert fox. The Arabian Leopard is the smallest leopard in the world. Cool, right? Arabian Leopards are endangered animals, so they are very rare to find in the desert. There are only 200 Arabian Leopards in the world. They have a lifespan of ten years. The Arabian Leopard is a subspecies native to the Arabian Peninsula. It has been listed as critically endangered on the IUCN red list since 1996. Don’t kill Arabian Leopards as they are already endangered species.

My Adventure on the Island

by Moses Oscar

On a sunny morning, as I woke up, I planned to go to my favorite island with my friend Jack. We wanted to go there to have an adventure and get some jewels. First, we were sailing to the island safely, andwe found that the island is an amazing place. When we were exploring the island, I found an antique box, and 55 some gold jewels. Under the gold jewels was a golden treasure map. While hiking on the island I accidentally fell on a rock, but fortunately Jack helped me up. The map was quite complicated so I tried to follow the pictures of the treasure map but I couldn’t. Then Jack helped me to understand that. Then, we found a way to the beach where I discovered some odd looking sea shells. We had a wonderful time there. Next, we found the way to the wonderful castle. It was really an amazing castle! We met the queen who ruled the castle. Jack and I had a lot of fun! That day I played chess with the queen which is my favorite game. I enjoyed the adventure that came from finding the golden treasure map. I wish I could go back to explore all the island.

56 The Eagle

by Rayan AlNaqbi

Did you know the eagle lives in the UAE? It is a big bird. Its color is black, white and yellow. It has a sharp beak and sharp claws. Eagles lay 1 to 2 eggs at a time. Eagles can fly 120-160 km/h. The eagle lives between 14 years to 20 years. The eagle is the strongest bird in the world. Eagles have very large, hooked beaks for ripping flesh from their prey. They also have strong legs to catch their prey. The eagle is the fastest bird and it is a very good hunter. To learn more, you can use www.whatmakestheeaglesostrong. com to research more information.

The Desert Fox

by Safiyah Shamuddeen

Did you know that the desert fox is an animal that’s really hard to find in the day? It is a little bit easier to find at night because their eyes glow in the dark. If you are interested, read this story that has real facts about the Desert Fox. The desert fox lives in a burrow underground. It lives underground so predators will have a hard time finding it. Desert Foxes eat animals like mice, reptiles like lizards, and insects like flies. Desert Foxes are beautiful and cute because their eyes are small and have a yellowish color. I want to see 57 a real Desert Fox so I can touch it. Desert Foxes live in the sandy Sahara and elsewhere in North Africa. Their night-time habits help them with the heat of the desert environment, and some physical adaptations help as well. Their bat-like ears keep the foxes cool. Thank you for reading this story. If you are interested, you can read and find your own facts about the Desert Fox. I hope you learned something new as you read these facts about the desert fox.

The Time I went To New York

by Sophia Serrano

I went to Abu Dhabi International Airport with my family. After that, we checked our luggage in, and the air-hostess checked our passports. I waited with my mom and dad until the airplane arrived. I was so excited. When we were inside the airplane, it was a long 18-hour flight to reach our destination; the amazing New York city. “Yay! We are here!” Sophia said. First, we went to the M&M shop, then we bought pizza, and we walked to buy something that my dad wanted. After a long day of walking, it was finally night time and we went back to our hotel and slept. When we woke up, we had our breakfast. Our food was 58 noodles with soup. Later that day I meet my aunt in New York. We saw a building that was burned down. The name of the building is The World Trade Center. Thousands of people got burned. Afterwards, we went to a train station. We got the tickets then we went inside the train for a 10-minute ride. “Finally!!!” Sophia said. We took a lot of pictures at the neighborhood that we stopped at. It was the best trip I have ever had. I love New York.

A Fun Day

by Ana Morales

Last summer, I went to Yas Waterworld. I went with my mom, my dad, and my baby brother. I felt happy and excited. I was there from morning till evening. I slid down slides and it was fun. I saw waves in a pool called ‘The Lazy River’. My dad brought ice cream for my brother and me. In the afternoon, I slid down a huge slide. I felt very scared because it was so big. However, when the ride was over, I wanted to go again! I loved my day at Yas Waterworld. I really hope I can visit again another time.

59 A Persuasive Letter

by Lamita Bassil

123 Main Street Abu Dhabi U.A.E. March 13th, 2019 Dear Ms. Adrienne,

I think our class should go to Little World. This would be a wonderful trip for our class. We can be creative at Little World, because there are a lot of arts and crafts activities that we can do. There is also a rock pool. When you put your hands in the water you can feel the animals. We learned about sea animals in our science class. It would be nice to see them in real life. It is also fun to play in their indoor playground. It is also very safe. Our class would have a great time and we would learn a lot at Little World. I hope you will let us go.

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by Michelle Abraham

It is easy to make a delicious sandwich. Today I will tell you how to make one. You will need the following ingredients: two slices of bread, a boiled egg, , butter, yellow cheese, ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, cucumber, carrot, tomatoes, lettuce, and onions. You will also need a knife. First, go to your kitchen and get two slices of white bread. Take the delicious mayonnaise and butter and spread both of them on the two slices of bread. Then, take the fresh delicious ingredients you have. These are the carrot, cucumber, onion, tomato and lettuce. Cut them into pieces with the knife and spread them on the first slice of bread. Next, take slices of the boiled egg and turkey and put them on top of the fresh ingredients. Then, take the ketchup and mustard sauce and spread them over everything. Place the yellow cheese on top of all the items. Then close the sandwich by putting the second slice of bread on top. Finally, take a knife and cut the sandwich into two smaller pieces. Then you can enjoy your sandwich!

61 نَ ُّص َم ْع ٌّلوماتي: َك ْو َك ُب ْالْر ِض علي أيمن

نَ ْح ُــن نَ ُعيــش علــى كَوكَ ِ ــب ْاألر ِض الْكُ َــر ّوي َّالشــكْ ِل. ُمكَ ِّو ُنــات َّالس ِــطح الْخارجــي لِكَ ْوكَ ِــب ا ْأل ْر ِض هــي: الْ ِغ ُــاف الْ َج ُّــوي، الْ ِغ ُــاف الْ ُّمائــي والْ ِغ ُــاف َّالص ْح ُّــراوي. أَنْ ُــواع ُالم َس َّــط ِحات علــى ا ْ َأل ْر ِض ِه َــي: الْ ُمــاء َوالْيابِ َس ُــة. َالح ُيــاة ُم ِناســبَ ٌة علــى كَ ْوكَ ِــب ا ْ َأل ْر ِض بِ َســبَ ِب ُو ِجــود الْ ِمــاء، ِاألوكس ِــجين، َالج ِّــو الْ ُم ْعتَ ِــد ِل َوالْ ِجاذبيَّ ِــة.

نَ ٌّص َو ْص ٌّفي- َف ْص ُل َّالر ِبيع ُق َص ّي البحيصي

فَ ْص ُل ّالربيع لَ ٌطيف ِج ًّدا! أُ ِحبّ ُــه كثيــراً؛ ِألنّ ُــه ِم ْــن أَ ْج َم ِــل الْفُ ِصــول، َطقْ ُس ُــه ُمنْ ِع ٌــش وأَ ْز ُهــار ُه جميلــة. تَ ُخــر ُج الْ ُحيوانــات ِفيــه ِم ْــن ُج ِحورهــا، يَ ْصنَ ُــع النّ ْح ُــل الْ َع َس َــل ِم ْــن َر ِحيــق ا ْ َأل ْز ِهــار وتُ َغنّــي الْ َع ُصافيــر ِغ ًنــاء جميــاً.

ْأهلً بِ ّالر ِبيع فَ ْص ِل الْ َح ِياة.

62 نَ ٌّص َو ْص ِف ٌّي- يَ ْو ٌم في الْ َم ْد َر َس ِــة ديمة ّالص ّباغ

أُ ِح ُّـــب الـنَّ َـشـــاط، َوفي كُ ِّل يَ ْـو ٍم ْأســتَـيـْ ِـق ُــــظ ِع َند ّالس َاع ِة الــْ ِخــام َس ِة َصـبـاحـًـا. أَ ْصـحـــو في هــــذا الْ َـوقْ ِــت؛ ِ َأل ْذ َه َـــب إلى الــْ َم ْــد َر َس ِة، فَأَ ْغ ِــــس ُل ْأســنَانـي، أَتْـنَ ُـاول فُ ُـــطوري، أَلْبِ ُس مـَلبِسي ثُ َّــم أَ ْذ َه ُـــب إلى الـْ ْمـد َر َس ِــة. ْأد ُر ُس فـي الْ ْمـد َر َس ِـة و ألـْ َـع ُــب َمع ْأص ِدقائي َوأَ ْســتَ ْـمـِ ُتع.

نَ ٌّص َو ْص ٌّفي- َف ْص ُل َّالر ِبيع ليان ّعياد

فَ ْص ُــل ّالر ِبيــع َج ٌميــل، ِفيــه يَ ُكــون الْ َج ُّــو لَطيفًــا، َو ّالس ُــماء َز ْر َقــاء ِصافيَ ًــة، حيْ ُــث تُ ْز ِه ُــر ا ْ َأل ْش ُــجار، تَتَفتَ ُــح ا ْ َأل ْز ُهــار، تُ ِح ُّــب الْفَ ُراشــات والنَّ ْح ُــات ّالر َحيــق وتُ َغنّــي الْ َع ُصافيــر ِغ ًنــاء َجميــاً. أهالً ِب َّالربيعِ أَ ْج َم ِل الْ ِفُصول.

63 ِق َّص ٌة َق َصير ٌة- ِفاط َم ُة َوالْ َج َّد ُة زيد عماد البحيصي

َذ َهبَ ْــت ِفاط َم ُــة لِ ِز َيــار ِة َج َّدتِهــا َص َبــاح يَ ْــو ِم الْ ُج ْم َع ِــة. َجلَ َس ْــت َم َــع َج َّدتِهــا فــي َحديقَ ِــة الْبَيْ ِــت، تَتَ ُبــادل الْ َح َديــث َم َعهــا. َشــاه َد ْت ِفاط َم ُــة الْفَ ِراشــات الْ ُملَ َّونَ َــة تَتَنَقَّ ُــل فَ ِر َح ًــة ِم ْــن َز ْه َــر ٍة إِلــى َز ْه َــر ٍة. لَ ِعبَ ْــت َعلَــى الْ ُع ْش ِــب َاأل ْخ َض ِــر الّــذي بَ َــدا كَبِ ٍســاط ُم َز ْركَ ٍــش، ثُ َّــم تَناولَ ِــت الْفَطائِ َــر اللَّ َذيــذ َة الّتــي َصنَ َعتْهــا َج َّدتُهــا، َوقَ ِــد انْتَ َش ْــرت رائِ َحتُهــا َّالشــهيَّ ُة فــي كُ ِّل أَ ْر ِجــاء الْ َحديقَ ِــة. ْعــادت ِفاط َم ُــة إِلــى الْبيْ ِــت فَ ِر َح ًــة ًكثيــرا بِهــذا الْيَ ْــو ِم الْ َج ِميــل

64 نَ ٌّص َو ْص ٌّفي- َف ْص ُل َّالر ِبيع ُد ّرة حسين

ما أَ ْج َم َل فَ ْص َل َّالر ِبيع! تُ ْش ِــر ُق ِفيــه َّالش ْــم ُس ِســاط َع ًة، تُ ْصبِ ُــح ّالس ُــماء َز ْر َقــاء ِصافيَ ًــة، تَتَفَتَّ ُــح ا ْ َأل ْز ُهــار الْ ُملَ َّونَ ُــة، تُ َزقْ ِــز ُق الْ َع ِصاف ُيــر فَ ِر َح ًــة، يَنْبُ ُــت الْ ِع ْش ُــب ا ْ َأل ْخ َض َــر، ِتــور ُق أَ ْو ُراق َّالش َــج ِر، َوتَ ُطيــر االنَّ ْح ُــات ِم ْــن َز ْه َــر َة إلــى َز ْه َر ٍة. أَ ْهلً بِ َّالر ِبيع أَ ْج َم ِل الفُ ِصول

َف ُصل ّالربيع خليفة الشحي

ما أَ ْر َو َع فَ ْص َل ّالر ِبيع ! ُتســطع ِفيــه ّالش ُــمس، تَ ْصفــو ّالس ُــماء، يَنْبُ ُــت الْ ِع ْش ُــب ا ْ َأل ْخ َض ُــر ّالملــو ُن، تَتَفَتَّ ُــح ا ْ َأل ْز ُهــار كَأَنَّهــا لَ ْو َح ٌــة َجميلَ ٌــة َوتطيــر َالع ُصافيــر فَ ِر َح ًــة. أَ ْهلً بِفَ ْص ِل َّالر ِبيع َع ِريس الْفُ ِصول.

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