lunch money by andrew clements a visual dictionary
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Lunch Money
By Andrew Clements
A Visual Dictionary
Chapter 1:
Talent
Secretary of the Treasury (p. 5)This US Government group works on financial and monetary matters for the US.
Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury. He is featured on the $10 bill.
Engraving (p. 5)
cutting something into the surface of wood, stone, or metal and then making prints
A dime made from 1916-1945; called the Mercury Dime because the picture was supposed to be Lady Liberty and many thought it was the Roman God Mercury.
Mercury Dime(p. 6)
Chapter 3:
The Perfect Hammer
novelty (p. 21)
a small and inexpensive toy; something that is new and unusual.
the power or opportunity to do something before others do
initiative(p. 22)
nuisance
(p. 22) a person, thing, or
situation that is annoying or that causes small amounts of trouble or problems
(p. 23) A simple and reliable
plan that nothing can go wrong with it.
foolproof
Chapter 4:
Units
Marketing Manager (p. 26)
Advertising Director (p. 26)
Sales Force(p. 26)
Develops marketing ideas, creates sales plans
Creates advertising so a product will sell and make a good profit
People who are actually in charge of selling a product
India Ink (p. 29)
deep black ink containing used especially in drawing and graphics.
Stone Age (p. 33)
A period of time lasting 3.4 million years; ending about 4000 BCE (6000 years ago). During this time stone was used to make tools
oldest known modern humans in Europe, alive 43,000 years ago; famous for cave paintings
Cro-Magnon Humans
(p. 33)
Circuits (p. 35)
a complete path through which an electric current can flow
Complex electronic panels make commands to computers
Chapter 5:
The Girl Across The Street
Big Wheel Bike (p. 40)
A tricycle very popular with young children
Chapter 6:
Sour Business
logically(p. 44)
Using clear thinking to solve problems
An evergreen with spreading branches; needles can be scratchy
Hemlock branches(p. 50)
Chapter 7:
Order and Chaos
chaos (p. 57)
A situation or image with no clear order or rules
optical illusion (p. 57)
When you think you see something that does not exist or that is different than it appears.
Chambered nautilus(p. 59)
A mollusk with a spiral chambered shell that is pearly on the inside
To produce large quantities of an item using an assembly line or automated process
Mass produce(p. 70)
Chapter 9:
Apologies
Economies of scale(p. 88)
The idea that if you make more of something, it will cost you less to make them
How strong or popular a brand or product is compared to the other products
Market Dominance
(p. 88)
swooning (p. 90)
To faint or almost faint (pass out) from tiredness, or other medical condition
Chapter 10:
Something Fishy
accounting (p. 99)
Recording, reporting and analyzing the financial transactions of a business
Chapter 11:
Notes
Sphinx(p. 105)
An imaginary creature; stone sculpture in Thebes, Egypt
Has a human’s head and a lion's body
One of the earliest known ways of writing;
Made up of or written with marks or letters shaped like wedges
Cuneiform writing(p. 107)
Chapter 12:
A Look
scale (p. 112)
When drawings look like they are the right size compared to other things in the picture
Drawing not to scale (size of animals compared to trees))
Drawing is to scale (correctly sized animals)
Chapter 13:
Lockout
Stern (p. 120)
Very serious expression; showing disapproval
Chapter 14:
75% of Nothing
School committee(p. 135)
A group of elected or appointed people that are in charge of decisions for schools in their community.
a group of countries, areas or businesses that are controlled by one person or government that has total control over them.
empire(p. 136)
Chapter 15:
Lessons
Crow Quill Pen (p. 145)
A pen made out of a crow’s feather
Must be dipped in india ink to write with
Chapter 16:
Art and Money
contritely (p. 162)
With regret; taking back a word or action; said with politeness and sorrow
Chapter 17:
Selling
efficient (p. 165)
Completing as much as possible without wasting effort or time.
Chapter 18:
Complicated
Municipal (p. 174)
Having to do with a town, it’s activities or government
A municipal building is a building where town offices are located
Chapter 20:
Agendas
pioneering(p. 186)
A task or undertaking that involves new ideas or methods
a wealthy, powerful person in business or industry.
tycoons(p. 186)
Chapter 21:
The Question of Money
“…scraping along like a glacier…” (p. 187)
Moving EXTREMELY slow
Most Glaciers move extremely slowly; about 2-3 feet a year
Glaciers can move very quickly due to melting
Musical Parts for People
to sing in a ChorusSopranos
(p. 187)Altos (p. 187)
Tenors(p. 187)
• This person sings the highest part and usually the melody
• Usually sung by females
• This person sings the medium/low parts and usually the harmony
• Usually sung by females
• Usually sung by men;• This person sings the
melody for men
Chapter 22:
New Business
Noble (p. 193)
Demonstrating personal qualities that people admire (such as honesty, generosity, courage, etc.)
Making a decision that will be good for others but maybe not for you.
Chapter 23:
The Best Interests of the School
Flea market(p. 206)
An open-air market with many stalls and vendors can sell a wide variety of items very inexpensively
The basic chemical unit; all elements are made from atoms
Atoms are so small humans can’t see them without the most powerful microscopes
atom(p. 210)
Chapter 24:
Success
Trial period (p. 217)
a period of time for testing or watching to see if something is a good choice
Binding Arbitrations
(p. 221) Occurs when a dispute or
problem is resolved by a person not involved
Everyone agrees to follow the decision (before it is made)
a person or company offering something for sale
vendors(p. 222)