Caterflies and Ice by Asia Citro

Author:Asia Citro
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781943147366
Publisher: The Innovation Press
Published: 2017-11-14T05:00:00+00:00

After our laughter died down, Dad looked out the window and let out a big breath.

His shoulders slumped. “I guess it’s time to start shoveling the walkway and driveway.”

A huge grin spread across my face. I knew how to make this easier for my dad! “But Dad, just use some salt! Salt will melt the snow and ice. Then you don’t have to work so hard shoveling!”

Mom patted my head. “That’s a great idea, Zoey, and while salt would change the freezing point of the water and melt the ice, it’s best if Dad does it the good old-fashioned way. Salt can damage plants, and it’s not great for the environment. Maybe we can make some hot cocoa for him once he’s done.” Then she looked at my face. “Oh, honey, what’s wrong?”

I cleared my throat. I didn’t want to ask, but I needed to know. “The salt. You said it can damage plants?”

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