Boy's Quest articles from December 2008

Boy's Quest archives from December 2008

Tundra buggies.
December 1, 2008... Surrounded by sub-zero temperatures, howling winds, and predators capable of snapping off a man's arm in a single bite, what do you do? Take pictures, of course. You're safe and snug inside a Tundra Buggy watching the polar bears near Cape...

Fraction-nition.(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... A fraction-nition is a puzzle that has a hidden word or phrase in it. The puzzle may be a new word, daffy definition, an old friend, or a complete surprise. Working on the puzzle lets you practice your reading, math, and printing skills all at...

Polar bear facts.(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... * Status: threatened rather then endangered * Population: between 22,000 and 27,000 * Scientific Name: ursus maritimus or the "sea bears: * Height: Males - 8 to 10 feet, Females - 8 to 10 feet * weight - Males - 550 to 1,700...

What is unusual about this submarine is that it is miniscule in size and that the crew consists of two mice and a toad. This unusual band of explorers is part of T.A.I.L.S. Traveling adventures in laboratory science.(Cartoon)
December 1, 2008... IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR A NUCLEAR SUBMARINE TO BE CRUISING BENEATH THE ARTIC CIRCLE... WE'RE MAKING A LOT OF IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES, TEAM! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LET ME GUESS YOU FOUND SOME ICE - RIGHT?...

Word search.(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... Look forwards, backwards, up, down, and diagonally to find the following words in capital letters. Cross the words off the list. After all the words are found, the letters remaining will spell something about the first person to reach to the...

More than a cold place.(polar regions)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... While the South Pole is a continent, the North Pole or the Arctic Circle is not. It is actually located in the middle of a frozen ocean. Just like the South Pole, this region is either in complete sunshine or darkness. Its seasons of winter and...

Glacier sudoku.
December 1, 2008... FILL IN THE SQUARES SO THAT EACH ROW, COLUMN, AND 7-SQUARE SECTION HAS THE LETTERS G-L-A-C-I-E-R. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Three ice cubes.(Science)
December 1, 2008... These science experiments are just for fun. All you need is a glass, some hot water, and three ice cubes. Please try each experiment because, I promise, each one will surprise you! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] EXPERIMENT NUMBER 1 Fill a...

A Coat You Can't Take Off!(polar bears)
December 1, 2008... A Coat You Can't Take Off! by Melissa Munson * illustrated by Pamela Harden Brrr! As you step slowly outside, an icy wind hits your cheeks. Instantly the chill makes your breath catch in your throat. You check quickly to make sure you're...

North Pole or South Pole.(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... Each of the following statements describes either the North or south Pole. See how many you can get right! (Your answer will be either "North Pole" or "South Pole.") [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. This pole has no land mass beneath it -...

Snow jokes choose the number from the snowflake that matches the number under the box to solve this snow joke.(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... More Jokes What did the polar bear say to the Arctic fox? What's the best type of sandwich to eat at the north or South Pole? What did the South Pole say to the north Pole? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Snow Jokes from page 17 What...

Natural fireworks - the Northern Lights.(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... Imagine gazing out your window on a cold winter night. Suddenly you see a strange flicker of colorful lights dancing across the blackened canvas of the night sky. The lights appear as patches or scattered clouds of lights, steamers, arcs,...

Trick or truth.
December 1, 2008... How well do you know the North and South Poles? Each of the following statements is either a Trick or the Truth about the North and South Poles. Read each one and circle the correct answer, Trick or Truth. Page 21 has the answers with...

Around the Poles and Back Again.(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... Test your knowledge about the North and South Poles. What makes each unique? What do the poles have in common? --1. These reindeer live in the Artic in the summer. They never visit Antarctica. --2. These magical looking curtains of...

Snowflake cookies.(Recipe)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... INGREDIENTS: * 3/4 cup light brown sugar * 1/2 cup softened butter * 1 beaten egg * 1 teaspoon salt * 2 cups coconut flakes * 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla * 1 teaspoon baking powder * 2 cups flour * 1/3 cup milk DIRECTIONS: ...

A visit to Antarctica.
December 1, 2008... Dr. Kelly Proffitt has made five trips to Antarctica to work on various science projects. Before flying to Antartica, she landed in Auckland, New Zealand where she and other scientists are issued special clothing. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

More than a cold place.(Antarctica)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... Antarctica, or the South Pole, is the third smallest continent. It is made up of inlets. bays, mountain ranges, and frozen lakes. The ice is over a mile thick in places. It has two seasons. In summer, there is sunlight all day. Even with 24...

Penguin Puzzle: find the following: fish, fork, butterfly, snake, mushroom, hammer, kite, needle, tulip, piece of cake, glasses, pie, carrot, jump rope, slice of pizza.
December 1, 2008... Penguin Puzzle from page 9 South Pole [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Down the hatch.(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... Even tiny penguins, like this little fellow on the next page, need special care and a helping hand. The week-old Rockhopper chick is being hand-raised by Sea World Aviculturist, Anita Schiavoni. Having assumed the parenting role, she is...

Find the fish.(puzzle)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... PENGUINS LOVE TO EAT FISH! CAN YOU FIND WHICH FISH GOES WITH EACH PENGUIN? FOR AN EXTRA CHALLENGE, YOU CAN TRY USING JUST YOUR EYES. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Find the Fish from page 12 South Pole 1-C; 2-E; 3-A; 4-D; 5-B

Snowball fight.(COMPUTER QUEST)
December 1, 2008... It only snows about two inches a year in Antarctica, but that's not a problem. The program will allow you to have a snowball fight. No snow is required. You and a friend take turn throwing snowballs at each other. The path of the snowball...

Fred's world.(Brief article)(Column)
December 1, 2008... You are not going to believe where I am. The South Pole! Can you believe it? I can't. First, it took Lisa and me two days to get here. Second, there aren't many animals here. There are seals, but I've only seen penguins. I haven't tried to play...

Fraction-nition.(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... A fraction-nition is a puzzle that has a hidden word or phrase in it. The puzzle may be a new word, a daffy definition, an old friend, or a complete surprise. Working on the puzzle lets you practice your reading, math, and printing skills all...

Snowball thrower: make snowball fights more fun than ever with this.
December 1, 2008... If you lived at the South or North Pole, you wouldn't have enough snow to have a serious snowball fight. But since you don't, try building the snowball thrower, and you'll win every time. The snowball thrower described here is perfect for...

Chilling reality.(wind chill)
December 1, 2008... Have you ever noticed how the wind can seem to bite on a cold day? Even as a young boy, Brian Siple wondered what effect the wind had on cold air. This interest continued in 1939 when Dr. Siple led a group of explorers who conducted experiments...

Day and night.(Poem)
December 1, 2008... Throughout the Arctic month of June You never get to see the moon. Around the clock the sky is bright Without the slightest hint of night At first the polar bears have fun Cavorting in the midnight sun, But then they tire of...

Mystery Picture Puzzle.(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... Spatula [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ring whale mouse flag hot water bottle (2) hearts cone (2) tepees pillow case flute scoop bird (2) cupcakes construction cone fish hook rain drop...