Winter Snow Day!

Did you  snow is actually transparent ice. It’s not white. However the snow we go here in North Carolina this week looks white given that it is so fluffy. 

I had so much fun in the snow. I made snow angels, threw snow balls, and tried to make a snowman (but that didn’t work). The snow we got one- two weeks ago was more ice then fluffy snow. It was definitely more slippery but I still had fun in it.

What I want to talk about is a different kind of ice. Black ice. Black ice is not black but actually very clear. It is called black ice because it is a very thin, smooth, transparent layer of ice. Black ice is very dangerous because it blends in with the road or sidewalk.When you are walking you can barely see it. That is why it is dangerous.You can easily slip on it. It is extremely slippery!

It usually forms below freezing (32 degrees Fahrenheit or 0 degrees Celsius). If it is that temperature and there is moisture on the ground (from rain, melted snow, or fog). There will usually be black ice.

So, be careful out there but also have fun!

Book Review

So you’re going into Middle School, but you don’t know what to expect. Well, here is a realistic fiction book all about it. Middle school drama, changes, rules, and what to expect are all here.

It is a super awesome book, especially for those new Middle Schoolers. The Middle School series is one of my favorite book series. If you like book series, these are the books for you. There are 13 totally awesome books in the series. However, let’s start with book one. How I Survived Middle School: Can you get an F in lunch?

The book features Jenny McAfee and her journey into middle school. However, when Jenny’s best friend, Addie Wilson, ditches her on the first day of middle school, things take a turn. Jenny knows middle school will be tough. Mainly because she is only in the 6th grade and there are many older kids there. How will she survive middle school without a best friend? Find out in How I Survived Middle School: Can you get an F in lunch?