Giant Sand Hills by the Ocean
Have you ever seen giant hills made of sand? These big sand hills are called dunes.
The Oregon Dunes are right next to the ocean. The strong wind blows sand from the beach. It builds tall sand hills that can move!
Many animals make their homes in the sand. Little birds run along the wet shore. Bugs hide in the grass on top of the dunes.
Long ago, Native people lived near these dunes. They fished in the rivers and caught food. They took good care of the land.
Today, people visit the Oregon Dunes to play. You can walk on the soft sand. It is a fun and special place to explore!
- dunes:
- Big hills made of sand that are formed by the wind.
- ocean:
- A very large body of salt water.
- beach:
- Sandy land right next to an ocean or lake.
- shore:
- The land along the edge of a body of water.
- explore:
- To travel around a new place to learn about it.
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“Giant Sand Hills by the Ocean” is a informational reading passage about Oregon Dunes, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 1 minute to read (113 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.