Artemis Fowl

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Vocabulary for Chapter 5

rookie - An untrained or inexperienced trainee, as in the army or police; beginner; newcomer

Page 111 - As a rookie, he'd been placed on report himself for that exact offense.

civilians - A person who is not an active member of the military or police.

Page 134 - We have a serious situation above ground, and I would appreciate cooperation from all you civilians.

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Magnets

Artemis had to figure out how to get the magnetised screws off Holly's wrist locator. He used a small magnet. He discovered the negatiove side caused the screws to wiggle.

Learn more about magnetic fields:

Magnetism - Succeed in Physical Science  http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/magnetism.htm

Magnetic Fields  http://www-istp.gsfc.nasa.gov/Education/wmfield.html

Ask Earl:  How do magnets work?  http://www.yahooligans.com/content/ask_earl/20021122.html

***Brain Pop  http://www.brainpop.com/science/forces/magnetism/index.weml?&tried_cookie=true
Great movie that explains magnetism.