Homes Around the World (continuación)

[Imagen: casa estilo americano con techo a dos aguas]

In Africa, some people have houses with roofs made of straw and walls from mud. These houses help people stay cool when it's really hot outside.

[Imagen: cabaña con techo de paja]

In Japan, there are tiny houses called "tiny homes." They are like little cabins and are perfect for small families.

Preguntas abiertas

Respuesta orientativa: Because the materials (mud and straw) help insulate from the hot outside temperature.

Respuesta orientativa: Small houses, like little cabins, perfect for small families.

Glosario

• roofs: Techos.
• straw: Paja.
• walls: Paredes.
• mud: Barro, lodo.
• cool: Fresco (de temperatura).
• tiny homes: Casas pequeñas, casas diminutas.
• cabins: Cabañas.

Fuentes

• Recurso asociado a la casa con techo a dos aguas.
• Recurso asociado a la cabaña.