Boy's Quest articles from December 2007

Boy's Quest archives from December 2007

Horace King: built bridges to freedom.(Brief biography)
December 1, 2007... Horace King was an African-American who gained fame as a bridge builder while still a slave. Long before the Civil War, his owner set King free. The two men went into business together, and their friendship grew. When his former master died, it...

Tools of the trade.(handtools)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... Wally the woodworker is looking for 10 tools. To help him find these tools, cross out each letter which occurs more than once under each line. Write the remaining letters in order, on the blank lines. Then write these letters in order, in the...

The Great Pyramid.
December 1, 2007... Thousands of years ago, without forklifts or bulldozers, the Great Pyramid was built in Giza, Egypt. King Khufu ordered the pyramid built as a royal tomb. The king wanted to be buried inside the pyramid. The Great Pyramid took about 20 years to...

Great Pyramid: cake recipe.(Recipe)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... You will need: * 2 yellow cake mixes, plus oil and eggs * 2 cans chocolate frosting * M & Ms[R] (optional) Bake each cake, according to the directions on the package, in a 9"x13" pan. Cut the cake according to the following diagram to make...

Great Pyramid.(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... The Great Pyramid in Egypt had treasures hidden inside. Can you find the nine words hidden inside this pyramid? All words will be horizontal, either forward or backward. Egypt Granite Pyramid Limestone King Tomb ...

Totally tools.
December 1, 2007... One saw, two hammers, 300 nails, bolts, and screws... If you like fixing things for people, you probably already have a tool collection. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As you continue to collect, wander through a...

Have yourself a green Christmas.(Workshop)
December 1, 2007... Like real, live flowers, there is nothing like a real, live Christmas tree. However, like all living things, a Christmas tree must be cared for. With Christmas trees, this is simply done by making sure there is always enough water in the tree...

Fred's world.(Brief article)(Column)
December 1, 2007... Lisa decided to take me to the hard-ware store. Huh? I've never been to a hardware store, but Lisa told me this is where they sell doghouses. A dog-house? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Yup, Lisa decided I needed a doghouse for those days when...

Chapter 2: stealth.(COMPUTER QUEST)
December 1, 2007... Recap: During a snowball battle you were captured by the opposing team and taken deep into their massive snow fort. On the way, you spot a weakness in their fort. You must get this information to your team, but first you must escape! So...

Splinter smarts.(removing splinters)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... When you are building something with wood, you may get a splinter under your skin. Did you know that glue, tape, or oil can help remove a splinter? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Splinters can be loaded with germs....

Construction site.(Poem)
December 1, 2007... Caution! There's danger at the construction site! People are working to build every-thing right. Warning! Many things here need to be fixed. Workers wait for cement to be mixed. Careful! Wear a hard hat so you don't get hurt....

T.A.I.L.S. comics--the fabulous fortieth episode! "Building a better lab!".(Cartoon)
December 1, 2007... Learn to Tie: the Oklahoma Hitch This is a good knot to know when you are building something. You can use this knot to hold objects tightly together while you are fixing or gluing places. Or, a scaffolding plank can be held up with this...

Race to the sky.(high rise buildings)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... For forty years, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, was the tallest structure in the world. That changed in 1929 when three wealthy developers and their teams of architects engaged in a competition that became known as "The Great Skyscraper...

Attention kids!
December 1, 2007... Send us your artwork, cartoons, poems, and limericks. Each submission must include a parent's signature and statement that this is your original work. Also include a school photo. We'll choose the best to include in a future issue. Be sure to...

Word search.(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... Look forward, backward, up, down, and diagonally to find the following words in capital letters. Cross the words off the list. The letters remaining will spell something relating to building a model railroad. ARRANGEMENT ARTICULATED...

The doghouse.(Poem)
December 1, 2007... I have built my dog a house, Finest doghouse ever seen. Seven stories going up, Each one carpeted in green. First floor has the swimming pool. Bowling is on number two. Tennis courts are on the third. Fourth is for the petting zoo. Bedrooms...

Mystery picture puzzle.(Drawing)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... After school, Annie, Bobby, Rich and Dianne have been building a tree house. Someone forgot to lock the tool box and some tools have disappeared. Help the young builders find their lost tools. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION...

Hard hat zone.
December 1, 2007... SPLASH! The sound echoes through the trees near a shallow pond. It sounds like a flat board being whacked on the surface of the water. It is a beaver warning others that danger is approaching. This is one of the signs that a beaver is nearby....

Make a solar-powered pocket watch.(sundial)
December 1, 2007... It keeps going and going and going! It makes the Energizer Bunny look as if its energy hopped right out! Century after century after century, it keeps perfect time. It doesn't use a battery or need winding, and you can take it with you on a...

Round is strong.(structural engineering)
December 1, 2007... "Structural engineers" are scientists who know how to make things stronger. If you look at the beams in a bridge, you will see they are not flat but are in different shapes which are called "beams." By shaping metal, structural engineers make...

What does an architect do?
December 1, 2007... An architect is someone who designs buildings. But there is a lot more to it than simply drawing a picture of what a building will look like. The architect also has to think about things like how the building will be used, how many people will...

Building buzz ... name that building.(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... Many different styles of buildings have been constructed throughout the years. Some of these buildings have become famous. How well do you know these buildings? Can you name each one based on a description? The words (sometimes divided) used in...

Pal's pen pal club.(Brief article)(List)
December 1, 2007... Dear Readers, This is our shortened list of boys who want to be pen pals. To receive our complete list with the addresses, simply mail us a self-addressed, stamped envelope. We'll send you the addresses within six weeks. (Remember, we can...

Pal's post office.(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2007... Dear Pal, My dad ordered me some back issues of BOYS' QUEST. I received the one called "Customs." I loved everything in it, and I'm going to raise my own fishing worms, because the magazine tells me how! I have a farm pond, and I fish in...

Ticklers & teasers.(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... by James Browne Okay, so if they're knot holes, then what are they? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] by Ron Coleman "Sure, I keep my files in the file cabinet... where else would you keep them?" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Mystery picture puzzle.(Drawing)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... tepee [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] mouth flashlight wood shoe nail soap sock tape measure cup cone cross house boot ruler electric drill hammer screwdriver screw...