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labeling fish, flowers, trees, fruits respectively, and gether. argument. Mom always said, “Being an older broth-
aligns them on top of the previous 5 boxes and be- In the day time, mom went out for foods. When er, you should change your temperament.” Dad also
Lesson 7 : Protecting Rare Species
neath 3 boxes labeling bird, chicken, and rice. After mother returned to bird nest, she fed three little spar- said, “Brother and sister should be more forgiving to
The region of Mount Apo, located in the south- that, 2 boxes labeling pig, vegetable are placed on rows and taught them how to fly. At night, mother each other, help each other, then prosperity comes to

east Philippines, is the land covered by trees. Its top of previous 3 and beneath a box labeling human told three sparrows stories and knowledge of life, harmonious family.”
great climate and rich food sources become Philip- being. and she also sang their favorite songs until they fell Everyone is living under the same roof, and if
pine Eagle’s favorite habitat. Many Philippine Ea- From bottom to top, the boxes pile up like a asleep. we were extremely intolerant to each other and un-
gles happily live in here. pyramid, which symbolizes the ecosystem. Each par- One day, one of three little sparrow sneaked out happy, how could a blessed family be possible?

One day, little eagle and its dad flew in the sky. ticipant is so tightly interconnected that it forms the of bird nest and ran to the outside and played while When family had harsh time, everyone dealt
All of a sudden, a group of people came to the moun- undisturbed cycle. mom was outside searching for food. Suddenly, the with it together; when family had problems, every-
tain with axes and saws on their hands. Little eagle All at once, a student comes forward and draws little sparrow got caught by a bird net, and he was one discussed it together. With a smile in everyone’s
asked his dad, “Dad, what are those people doing grass box away, while the pyramid stands still and put into a bird cage. faces, this would be harmonious home.

here?” Dad said, “They are up to no good, they are the human being box remains undisturbed. The sec- When night came, no one told stories or sang
here to cut down the trees, we should hurry up to tell ond student comes forward and draws the tree box lullabies to the captive sparrow anymore. The little Lesson 12 : Finally, Xiao-Yang Laughs
everyone to run away!” away, bringing some influences to the pyramid. sparrow burst into tears sorrowfully because he
So, Philippine Eagles one after another fled The third student then draws water box away, missed his mommy and bird nest. It was break time. Students smilingly sang,

away from their homes while many trees got cut showing an indication that the nature has been con- The following morning, someone opened the jumped and played together, but only one student,
down. Many of them were homeless, and they could tinuously interfered, while the human being box still cage and put foods into the cage. The little sparrow Xiao-Yang, silently and unhappily sat in the class.
not find any food. The stable life they had would remains undisturbed. The following fourth, fifth and took this opportunity and escaped out the cage. Fly- Xiao-Yang was a single child, and he always got
never return again. sixth student then draws away flower box, bird box ing and Flying, finally, he returned to his sweet bird whatever he wanted from his family. He did not like

For this reason, the Philippine government has and rice box one after another. As a result, the human nest and came back to mommy’s hug. to eat vegetables, so his mom bought lots of meat for
deeply recognized the importance of environmental being box standing on the top finally falls down. Mother held the little sparrow and said, “My him. However, he did not grow taller and stronger
conservation and the criticalness of protecting the As the matter of fact, if all creatures, water and child! Be careful from now on, okay!” just because he ate lots of meat.
rare species, so the government establishes a depart- soil resources were completely destroyed, there will The little sparrow nodded and said, “Mommy, I Except going to school and coming back from

ment to protect Philippine Eagles. This department be no more lives in the world, and humankind will will never run out again, and I will never leave you school, Xiao-Yang’s family never let him played
serves to fully promote the surviving issue of Philip- not exist anymore. again.” outside by himself alone. Mom was busy working
pine Eagles to the general public, and they also teach in the store and seldom in touch with the neighbors.
people the knowledge about Philippine Eagles, so Lesson 9 : Lullaby Lesson 11 : Prosperity Comes to Harmoni- Even though Xiao-Yon lived in a wealthy family, he

everyone will protect them through having better ous Family was not happy.
understanding and recognition of this rare species, so Hush-a-bye, Baby, mom’s right beside. One day, Xiao-Yang looked absent-minded and
Philippine Eagles can live in a safe environment. Hush-a-bye, slumber away with the lullaby. Mommy was very busy throughout the day, sat in the class alone again. A coincidence, Xiao-
Hush-a-bye, till the morning lights. but she loved her home and kids, so she did not feel Ming came back to the classroom and picked up

Hush-a-bye, be with you to the wonderful para- tired. his ball, and he dragged Xiao-Yang out to the play-
Lesson 8 : Why Does the Pyramid Fall?
dise. Daddy also loved his home, so in order to make ground to play ball with everybody.
In the classroom, teacher takes out 5 paper box- money to sustain this family, he did not afraid of This was the first time Xiao-Yang played with
es, labeling grass, soil, water, air, cow respectively, Lesson 10 : Little Sparrows Coming Home working hard. his classmates; they talked, laughed, sang, and

and aligns them on the ground. My older brother had bad temper, and my sister jumped together. Xiao-Yang was so happy that his
Then the teacher takes out another 4 boxes, Three little sparrows and their mother lived to- was very impatient, so when they could not find an pale face suddenly started to redden. Finally, Xiao-
agreement on something, these two often got into an Yang showed a smile that rarely seen.

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