A most unusual “ bookmobile” has come to villages in the country of Pakistan. Roshan, the camel (name means “ bright light” ), brings library books to kids in remote villages in Pakistan. With the pandemic closing schools, a program was established to have Roshan, a 12 year old camel (and his herder), bring books to the children to keep up on their reading skills. The "Camel Library" operates in a village for 2 hours. Kids exchange books with Roshan’s following visit. Every week, the camel travels the rough terrain, roads too narrow for vehicles to six villages. Started as a pilot program, Roshan and the books he carries has been extended. A principal and her sister came up with the idea. A book society (Alif Laila Book Bus Society) has donated the books. In just 6 weeks, more than 150 children have benefited from the program.
1. Pretend to be Roshan and write a day in your life of bringing books to village children. What do you see? do? hear? etc.
2. Look up the country of Pakistan and write 3 facts learned. Pakistan Facts 1 and Pakistan Facts 2.
3. Draw a picture of Roshan, the camel, and write 3 facts learned about camels.
On December 29, 1787, George Washington had a very special surprise for guests at Mount Vernon. A Camel came for a visit! This reading passage shares information on customs and traditions of the holiday season during Colonial times and the visit of the camel. Additionally, there is a Did You Know? fun fact section, comprehension questions, a map skill activity and the teacher page with several links of interest.
Reading Passage on George Washington and the Camel:
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