Boy's Quest articles from August 2002

Boy's Quest archives from August 2002

Deadly snakes.
August 1, 2002... Earth has about 250 species of poisonous snakes. Snake venom is meant to kill prey, but snakes will bite people who are preceived as a threat. Snake venom is a toxic form of saliva that is injected into an animal through hollow teeth...

Snakes have bones!(Science)(making a snake's skeleton)
August 1, 2002... Do you know the difference between a snake and an earthworm? Both are long, skinny, have no legs, and most people don't like them. But there is one really big difference. Worms do not have bones inside their bodies. Snakes do! Try to move...

Old rattler and the king snake.
August 1, 2002... Old Rattler lived in King's River Canyon, high up in the mountains of California. His home was behind a large, flat, granite rock not far from the river. Old Rattler slept all winter, but when the sun shone in the spring, the frost was gone...

Fred's world snakes.(snake on the belly)
August 1, 2002... Sam woke me from a sound sleep. I blinked open my eyes and started to yawn when Sam slapped his paw over my mouth. "Don't say a word, Fred. There's a snake on your belly." A snake on my belly! I tilted my head back so I could glance over...

Surely shedding.(collecting snake skins)
August 1, 2002... Are you ready for a collection that will make your skin crawl? If so, keep your eyes peeled. The next time you're outside, look for skin that snakes have shed. Shedding Snakes shed their skins as they grow. For example, a young snake...

Sneaky snake.(Math Puzzlers)
August 1, 2002... Every day last week I went strolling through the forest. On the seven, straight days, I saw this number of snakes: Monday--9, Tuesday--12, Wednesday--10, Thursday--3, Friday--5, Saturday--15, and Sunday--7. Can you answer these questions for...

Snake alive!(pet snakes and baby snakes)
August 1, 2002... I was shooting hoops when all of a sudden I heard a shriek. I ran over to the clothesline where Mom was hanging up clothes. "What happened?" I asked. She was pointing to the clothes basket with a look of horror on her face. I looked...

Snakes.
August 1, 2002... Find all the words that rebate to the topic of snakes from inside this long, "snaky" word. HINT: Either one or two letters overlap between the words. PREYE would be PREY and EYE. FIND THESE WORDS eggs legless nest rattle...

I Really Want a Snake.(Poem)
August 1, 2002... My mom says I can have a pet. I want a long, fat snake. But Mom says she won't hear of it. It's more than she can take. "Let's think about a cat," she says. "They're lots and lots of fun." But everybody's got a...

Hidden picture puzzle.
August 1, 2002... (3) pencils band-aid art brush (2) birds ladder banana turtle sock spoon arrowhead (2) candles (2) envelopes cup book (2) mushrooms stick of gum Answer: ...

Lizard man.(Clyde Peeling describes Reptiland in Allenwood, Pennsylvania)
August 1, 2002... How would you like a frozen mouse for lunch? If you would, then join dozens of snakes, alligators, and other reptiles at Reptiland, a zoological park at Allenwood in central Pennsylvania. Nestled in this unlikely spot between two rolling...

"Rattled!!" Episode #9.(T.A.I.L.S. * Comics[TM])
August 1, 2002... Boys!!! Red Alert!!! Boys! We need your help! There is a snake outside! Too close for comfort! It nearly ate a little mouse two blocks from here! This snake must be captured and relocated to an area not so close to Tailville! ...

Knot everything! With Sonoma Jack Cheese.
August 1, 2002... "Since this is the issue about snakes, why not learn about THE CONSTRICTOR KNOT. It's named after the boa constrictor... And it tightens around what you tie it to just like a boa constrictor squeezes its prey! Follow the directions as...

The Sidewinder Thingumajig.(Workshop)(infrared detector)
August 1, 2002... The Sidewinder Thingumajig is not a frightening rattlesnake nor is it a deadly air-to-air guided missile! However, it has something in common with both of these scary beasts! All three, the rattlesnake, missile, and thingumajig, respond to a...

Snake word search.
August 1, 2002... Circle the letters of the words you find. Cross the word off the list. Look forwards, backwards, up, down, and diagonally. After all the words are found, the letters remaining will swell something about the zoo. AARDVARK ALPACA ...

Snake riddles.
August 1, 2002... 1. Which snake cannot see? 2. Which snake is the fastest? 3. Which snake likes to instruct and direct and move quickly? 4. Which snake is the brightest? 5. Which snake is a musician who plays with others and likes to polish...

Snake salad.(Chef's Corner)
August 1, 2002... Needed: * ten to twenty grapes * a few pieces of other fruits, such as prunes, cherries, or raisins * one large lettuce leaf * a piece of dental floss * a clean needle Directions: 1. Thread needle with dental...

S-s-sensational snake sugar cookies.
August 1, 2002... What would happen if you asked your friends to have a snake snack? Most likely they would get stomach jitters and look a little green. Bake up a batch of "boas" and quickly change their minds. You will need: * a roll of refrigerated...

Beware!!! Dangerous snakes below!!!(Snake Crossword)
August 1, 2002... ACROSS: 1. This is a constrictor that kills its prey by coiling around it and squeezing. 2. An African tree snake 3. The sound of horny rings at the end of its tail are a warning to stay away. DOWN: 1. A very long constrictor...

The mixed-up letter.
August 1, 2002... Because my math teacher, Mr. Mathis, loves math, especially fractious, I was not surprised when I read the letter he sent to the Pet Emporium. But the owner of the pet store, my mother, was totally confused. She asked me to help her unscramble...

Drawing lesson: snakes.(how to)
August 1, 2002... Nothing can be more dramatic and attention-getting as a venomous snake about to strike. Why not try your hand at drawing the snake pictured here. You'll learn more about the characteristics and appearances of snakes and in a much safer way than...

Snakes jokes.
August 1, 2002... What do snakes study in school? Hissss-tory! What does a father snake say when his son brings home a good report card? "Adder boy! Why did the young snake have to stay after school? It hissed the bus. How do you stop...

Snake sense.(objective mix and match test)
August 1, 2002... Can you answer the following questions about snakes' names? Which snake... --1. is named for its color? --2. has a name that is a synonym for "wading shoe"? --3. makes a sound like a baby's toy? --4. has a royal name? ...

Pal's pen pal club.(list of correspondents)
August 1, 2002... Dear Readers, This is our list of boys who want to be pen pals. To receive the addresses, simply mail us a self-addressed, stamped envelope. We'll send you the addresses within six weeks. (Remember, we can only send the list if you include...

Snake search.(word games)
August 1, 2002... ANACONDA BOA BUSHMASTER COPPERHEAD CORAL CORN COBRA COTTONMOUTH GARTER INDIGO KING KRAIT MAMBA MANGROVE MILK PYTHON RAT RINGNECKED SEA SIDEWINDER ...

Ticklers & teasers.(snake jokes)
August 1, 2002... "The reason no one is scared of your rattle is because you have a baby's rattle." "You're too tense... You've got to learn to unwind once in a while." Stanley. You know what Doctor Smith said about your diet. No snacking between...

Jokes.(snakes)
August 1, 2002... Q: What do snakes use for allergies? A: antiHISStamines Q: What is a baby diamondback's favorite toy? A: its rattle Q: What kind of tiles do you find in a snake's bathroom ? Answer: reptiles Q: Why is a snake so...