Boy's Quest articles from April 2000

Boy's Quest archives from April 2000

Gross and Goofy Adventures of Jack Hanna.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... Have you ever been knocked over by a gorilla or bitten by a shark? Such is the life of Jack Hanna in his weekly series, Jack Hanna 's Animal Adventures. One of the worst things that has happened to Jungle Jack, as he is often called,...

Like A Piggy In The Mud.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... Three little piggies sleepin' in the sun. Lazy sorts. Hear their snorts? Mud covers every one. Snorin', snorin', snorin', Snorin' in the sun. One little doggie with mischief in his eye Runs and kicks, barks and licks, Spots piggies where...

Raul's After-School Snack.(Brief Article)(Short Story)
April 1, 2000... "Mom!" Raul called as he tossed his jacket and backpack onto the kitchen countertop. "I'm home!" Silence. The only sound was the tip-tap-tip of Scruffy's claws as she bounced along the back hallway to welcome Raul home from a long day at...

Pets.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... Lisa and I were in a toy store looking for a present for her seven-year-old nephew, Eric. While she was looking at a game, I picked up a stuffed whale. I liked it and thought Eric would too. Lisa told me I shouldn't have touched the whale and...

Millions Fish!(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... Are you tired of your cyber-pet and ready for a real one? Raising tropical fish is neat and a hobby you can share with friends and family. A key to success is choosing the right type of fish. What's a good fish to raise? Try the poecilia...

Tied in KNOTS.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... I guess that's why they asked me to show you this month's knot: the Cat's Paw. This knot got its name because it kind of looks like a cat's paw. It is a knot we would call a hook hitch, meaning it is usually used to be tied to a hook and...

Those Amazing Antelope.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... What, you may ask, is so amazing about American antelope? Well, first of all, the American pronghorn antelope isn't an antelope at all! A long time ago, people started calling the pronghorn an "antelope," and the name stuck. He actually is...

Bedtime for Boser.(Brief Article)(Poem)
April 1, 2000... "It's about time," I heard my mom say. "It's way after nine. Let's hit the hay!" "I'm playing with Boser; I'm not sleepy," I said. "We're having fun. I'm not ready for bed." "Well, what about Boser? He's as tired as can be!"...

Who Am I?(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... I live in Africa, south of the Sahara Desert. I am a grazing animal and eat only grasses. There are several kinds of me: Grevy, Mountain, and Grant are three of my names. I am the size of a medium horse. I have a long nose, perky ears, a...

ALUK PAYS A DEBT.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... Aluk was five months old. Five months is not a great age, even for a caribou, but the was, already, able to move about alone. His habits were those of a grown-up animal. He could swim in the deepest lakes, his hollow hair allowing his body to...

Presidents and Their Pets.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... President George Washington had a horse named Whitefoot. President Thomas Jefferson had a trained mockingbird. President John Quincy Adams had a pet alligator. President Zachary Taylor had a horse named Old Whitey. President...

DOG DAZE.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... What happens when you ask your parents if you can have a dog? If they say no, it really hurts. But don't give up. They may say yes to a dog collection. If so, start collecting dog calendars, dog key chains, dog trading cards, dog books, dog...

Pet-Snack Machine.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... Kids aren't the only ones around who love food-related gadgets -- pets, especially cats, love them too! Here I will show you how to make a snack machine for your cat or small dog. What makes it even more fun is that you can make it almost...

HEDGEHOGS UNUSUAL PETS.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... In Columbus, Ohio, breeders, such as Liz Johnson, are drumming up lots of trade for the hedgehog. Despite having about 7,000 spines that they use defensively when frightened, they love to be held and played with. Its favorite habitats are...

Sand Fleas A Science Trick.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... Have you ever heard of sand fleas? They are mini-bugs that live in sand everywhere in the world. They are so tiny you can't see them with your eyes. In fact, you will never know they are in the sand unless you know how to make them move. You...

The Goat's Lament.(Brief Article)(Poem)
April 1, 2000... There are poems about frogs and poems about dogs wagging their raggedy tails. There are poems about snakes that give you the shakes and lizards with odd lumpy scales. There are stories, of course, of a boy and his horse or of children...

Pigmy Goats.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... What has a beard like an old man, eats weeds like candy, thinks a pile of rocks is a playground, and is smaller than a collie dog? A pigmy goat! Pigmy goats are very popular pets in rural areas. While pigmy goats are small, they have big...

Pal's Post Office.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... Dear Pal, My name is Bobby, and I'm 12 years old. My BOYS' QUEST magazine favorites are Fred's World, Hidden Picture Puzzles, and comics. I have two pets. I also have two sisters. I would love it if you put a pen pal corner in BOY'S QUEST....