A new library is open in Colorado. It is the first nature library in the US. People can borrow books and kits. Kits have tools for nature. There are 850 kits. People can borrow wildlife cameras. They can borrow microscopes. They can borrow garden tools. This helps people learn about nature. It is free.
Mark Fink runs the library. He says nature is for everyone. You do not need a long trip. You can see nature in your yard. The library has many gardens. There is a sensory garden. There is a pollinator garden. There is a trail for hiking. The building has solar panels. It uses geothermal energy. It is good for the Earth.
Paula Jensen came with her mom. Her mom is 88 years old. She walked in a rock garden. She used her walker. She borrowed a puzzle. She borrowed a book. She was very happy. Everything is free. Paula wants to borrow a book about dry gardens. Colorado has a water shortage. The library helps people learn.
Sources: theguardian.com
The words in bold are from the article.
| 1. library | a. place with books |
| 2. borrow | b. no cost |
| 3. kits | c. from the sun |
| 4. nature | d. plant area |
| 5. free | e. sets of tools |
| 6. garden | f. move on foot |
| 7. trail | g. the outdoors |
| 8. solar | h. take for a time |
| 9. walk | i. path |
| 10. dry | j. no water |
1.a 2.h 3.e 4.g 5.b 6.d 7.i 8.c 9.f 10.j