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Lunch Money. By Andrew Clements A Visual Dictionary. Chapter 1: Talent. Secretary of the Treasury (p. 5). Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury . He is featured on the $10 bill. . This US Government group works on financial and monetary matters for the US.
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Lunch Money By Andrew Clements A Visual Dictionary
Secretary of the Treasury (p. 5) Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury. He is featured on the $10 bill. This US Government group works on financial and monetary mattersfor the US.
Mercury Dime(p. 6) Engraving (p. 5) • cutting something into the surface of wood, stone, or metal and then making prints • A dime made from 1916-1945; called the Mercury Dime because the picture was supposed to be Lady Liberty and many thought it was the Roman God Mercury.
initiative(p. 22) novelty (p. 21) • a small and inexpensive toy; something that is new and unusual. • the power or opportunity to do something before others do
nuisance foolproof (p. 22) (p. 23) A simple and reliable plan that nothing can go wrong with it. • a person, thing, or situation that is annoying or that causes small amounts of trouble or problems
India Ink (p. 29) deep black ink containing used especially in drawing and graphics.
Cro-Magnon Humans(p. 33) Stone Age (p. 33) • A period of time lasting 3.4 million years; ending about 4000 BCE (6000 years ago). During this time stone was used to make tools • oldest known modern humans in Europe, alive 43,000 years ago; famous for cave paintings
Circuits (p. 35) a complete path through which an electric current can flow Complex electronic panels make commands to computers
Big Wheel Bike(p. 40) A tricycle very popular with young children
Hemlock branches(p. 50) logically(p. 44) • Using clear thinking to solve problems • An evergreen with spreading branches; needles can be scratchy
chaos(p. 57) A situation or image with no clear order or rules
optical illusion(p. 57) When you think you see something that does not exist or that is different than it appears.
Mass produce(p. 70) Chambered nautilus(p. 59) • A mollusk with a spiral chambered shell that is pearly on the inside • To produce large quantities of an item using an assembly line or automated process
Market Dominance(p. 88) Economies of scale(p. 88) • The idea that if you make more of something, it will cost you less to make them • How strong or popular a brand or product is compared to the other products
swooning(p. 90) To faint or almost faint (pass out) from tiredness, or other medical condition
accounting(p. 99) Recording, reporting and analyzing the financial transactions of a business
Cuneiform writing(p. 107) Sphinx(p. 105) • An imaginary creature; stone sculpture in Thebes, Egypt • Has a human’s head and a lion's body • One of the earliest known ways of writing; • Made up of or written with marks or letters shaped like wedges
Drawing not to scale (size of animals compared to trees)) scale(p. 112) Drawing is to scale (correctly sized animals) When drawings look like they are the right size compared to other things in the picture
Stern (p. 120) • Very serious expression; showing disapproval
empire(p. 136) School committee(p. 135) • A group of elected or appointed people that are in charge of decisions for schools in their community. • a group of countries, areas or businesses that are controlled by one person or government that has total control over them.
Crow Quill Pen(p. 145) • A pen made out of a crow’s feather • Must be dipped in india ink to write with
contritely(p. 162) With regret; taking back a word or action; said with politeness and sorrow
efficient(p. 165) Completing as much as possible without wasting effort or time.
Municipal (p. 174) • Having to do with a town, it’s activities or government • A municipal building is a building where town offices are located
tycoons(p. 186) pioneering(p. 186) • A task or undertaking that involves new ideas or methods • a wealthy, powerful person in business or industry.
“…scraping along like a glacier…” (p. 187) • Moving EXTREMELY slow • Most Glaciers move extremely slowly; about 2-3 feet a year • Glaciers can move very quickly due to melting
Noble (p. 193) • Demonstrating personal qualities that people admire (such as honesty, generosity, courage, etc.) • Making a decision that will be good for others but maybe not for you.
atom(p. 210) Flea market(p. 206) • An open-air market with many stalls and vendors can sell a wide variety of items very inexpensively • The basic chemical unit; all elements are made from atoms • Atoms are so small humans can’t see them without the most powerful microscopes