House Made of Snow!

igloo

(IH-gloo)

A house built out of snow.

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solid

(SAH-lid)

A state of matter that is hard and firm and has a shape.

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collapse

(kuh-LAPSS)

To fall down suddenly. This block tower is about to collapse!

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insulation

(in-suh-LAY-shun)

A covering to keep heat from getting out. Your body makes heat. A thick coat traps that heat inside to keep you warm on a cold day. The coat is insulation.

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