The Whispering Cave and the Sky Door Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards featuring key terms and definitions from the story and glossary of The Whispering Cave and the Sky Door.

Compass

A small tool that shows direction, helping you know north, south, east, and west.

Weather thermometer

A stick-like tool that tells how warm or cold the air is.

Tide

How the sea rises and falls along the shore every day.

Lantern

A light you can carry that glows to help you see in dark places.

Passage

A narrow way or tunnel you can walk through in rocks or caves.

Carved

Cut or shaped into hard material like rock with soft lines or pictures.

Symbols

Simple pictures that stand for things, like sun, rain, or wind.

Sea spray

Tiny drops of sea water that fly into the air near the waves.

Ledge

A flat, narrow bit of rock that sticks out from a cliff.

Litter

Trash that does not belong outside and can hurt animals and places.

Recycling bin

A special container where you put bottles and paper to be reused.

Observe

To look carefully and notice small things around you.

Mara Fielding

An explorer who carries a small backpack, a compass, a weather thermometer, and a notebook with a red ribbon to study coastal weather and information.