1. Brave as a Mountain Lion Vocab Shivered – shook uncontrollably; trembled Qualified – became fit for a particular position Flashlight – a battery powered lamp small enough to be carried Worst – most evil, harmful, bad, or unpleasant Stepladder – a portable ladder with flat steps instead of rungs Icicles – slender, pointed hanging pieces of ice

2. Photographer – someone who takes pictures

3. Glimpse – a quick look at

4. Slabs – huge, flat pieces of something

5. Oars – narrow, flat pieces of wood used to row a boat

6. icicles – large, slender pieces of hanging ice

7. Paddle – to move through the water using a short oar

8. Coyote – a wild animal somewhat like a dog or wolf

9. Delicious – pleasing to the sense of taste or smell

10. Sour - bitter

11. Voyage - a long trip by sea

12. Nuggets – lumps of gold or other precious metals dug up out of the ground

13. Officials – people who hold government offices or positions