GLOSSARY

atmosphere (AT-muhss-feer)—

the various gases that surround a planet or star

champion (CHAM-pee-uhn)—

someone who fights or speaks publicly in support of something

concentrates (CON-suhn-trayts)—

thinks about something or focuses on something specific

deafening (DEFF-uh-ning)—

extremely loud

interfering (in-ter-FEER-ing)—

stopping, slowing, or preventing someone or something

plummets (PLUHM-itz)—

falls suddenly straight down (usually from a very high place)

radiation (ray-dee-A-shuhn)—

energy that comes from a source in the form of waves or rays you cannot see. Radiation is often harmful.

recognize (REK-uhg-nize)—

to know or remember someone or something because of previous knowledge or experience

willpower (WILL-pow-er)—

the strong determination that allows you to do something difficult, or the ability to control yourself