If you looked at me, you would not know...I have a boys name! My name is Willi and I am the narrator of the book, If You Looked At Me, You Would Not Know. In the book, I share all of the things I love about my family and community, how we are different and why that is something to celebrate! Here, I am happy to share other amazing things with you! You will learn about other things that you may not know by looking at them (keep scrolling), more information about the history and background of the book and ideas and activities for sharing your own stories and celebrations! Join me, my friends and family as we learn, share and have fun! |
If you looked at me, you would not know...
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If you looked at me, you would not know... |
I am NOT a nut! Peanuts are considered legumes, not nuts, even though "nut" is in their name! In general, a legume will have more than one seed in their shell or "casing" that are often attached. This is why some people with nut allergies can, sometimes, still eat peanuts and some people with a peanut allergy can, sometimes, eat nuts! Sometimes we think we know where someone or something is from because of their name. However, we are not always correct! It more interesting to learn the origins of a name than to just think we know the truth. To find and more about nuts and legumes (and explore other differences) check out Difference Between. |
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My shell is bulletproof! Armadillo means "little armored one" in Spanish. They have sharp clothes for digging and while their legs are short, they can still run quickly! Not all armadillo species can curl into a ball when feeling threatened; some have too many plates in their shells! And some armadillo's can swim! I may seem small and defenseless, but I am not! Take the time to learn about others and their strengths and skills! Find out more about the armadillo here at the National Geographic website. |
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I was designed by a high school student! The American flag has gone through many revisions in history for many reasons. The design we currently use today was designed by a high school student, Robert Heft, in Ohio as part of a school assignment in response to Hawaii and Alaska being admitted as States. It took Heft 12.5 hours to sew his flag together. He originally received a B- for his design, reportedly because it lacked originality. Heft's teacher said he would raise his grade if he could get it adopted as the new flag. He did! Great ideas can come from any person in any place at any age and they are not always seen as great at first! Find about more about Robert Heft here on Story Corps and the history of the American Flag here on PBS. |
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