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The Magic Tide Pool
Leo walked on the smooth grey rocks. He was at Acadia National Park.
The big ocean waves crashed against the shore. The salty air felt cool on his face.
Leo looked down into a small hole filled with water. It was a tide pool.
The water was as clear as glass.
First, Leo saw a bright red sea star. It sat still on a wet rock.
"Look how bumpy it is!" Leo whispered.
Then, a tiny green crab walked sideways across the sand. It hid under some dark seaweed.
Leo held his breath so he would not scare it away.
Next, Leo found a small round snail. It crawled very slowly across a pink shell.
Leo loved seeing all the tiny sea animals.
"It is time to go," said Mom with a smile.
Leo stood up and waved goodbye to the tide pool. He could not wait to explore the park again.
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Glossary
- rocks:
- Hard, solid pieces of stone found on the ground or shore.
- waves:
- Moving ridges of water on the surface of the ocean.
- tide pool:
- A small pool of ocean water trapped among rocks along the shore.
- seaweed:
- A plant that grows in the sea or ocean.
- shell:
- A hard outer covering that protects some sea creatures.
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About this short story passage for Lower Elementary
“The Magic Tide Pool” is a short story reading passage about Exploring Tide Pools at Acadia, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 1 minutes to read (152 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.
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It’s written for Lower Elementary — a short story text about Exploring Tide Pools at Acadia, about a 1-minute read (152 words).
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