AKASL Battle of the Books 2025-2026

A collection of vocabulary flashcards summarizing key themes, characters, and elements from the lecture notes associated with the AKASL Battle of the Books for 2025-2026.

Dragons and Marshmallows

A book by Asia Citro featuring various imaginative scenarios including characters and experiments.

Champion Worm Finder

A title given to a character in 'Dragons and Marshmallows' who excels at finding worms.

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence, as seen in 'Dragons and Marshmallows'.

Journal

A record where materials are listed and drawn, referenced in 'Dragons and Marshmallows'.

Conclusion

An ending statement drawn from an experiment, such as 'dragons love marshmallows' in 'Dragons and Marshmallows'.

Casting Aside Human Comforts

A theme in 'The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza' by Mac Barnett & Shawn Harris.

Active Volcano

A geological feature mentioned in 'The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza'.

Hanging Garden

A lush garden depicted in 'The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza', suggesting a magical setting.

Pizza in a Tube

A quirky food item from 'The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza'.

The Great Pet Heist

A book by Emily Ecton that involves a group of pets working together for an objective.

Password-Knowing Cat

A clever character in 'The Great Pet Heist' involving themes of intelligence and mystery.

Tree Fort

A setting featured in 'The Secret Zoo' by Bryan Chick, serving as a meeting place for characters.

Secret Passwords

A form of communication used by characters in 'The Secret Zoo' for secrecy.

Wild Voices

Sounds that crescendo and decrescendo, as mentioned in 'The Wild Robot'.

Scent Stopping Character

A scenario in 'A Wolf Called Wander' where a smell halts action.