Boy's Quest articles from February 2000

Boy's Quest archives from February 2000

He Helped the Blind.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Blind and wanting to read -- those were the realities of Louis Braille's life. The desire to read easily led to the Braille system. January 4 was Braille Day. That day honored the blind. We should also remember Louis and what he achieved by age...

What Does This Wheelchair Do?(Brief Article)(Poem)
February 1, 2000... When you see one of these, please don't make a fuss - A chair that has wheels like a car, truck, and bus. At the very first glance, you may wonder the name. We call it a wheelchair. You do the same. Chairs with a battery cruise...

There's a Kangaroo in My Bed.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... "Brrup-brrup," the telephone rang. "Good morning, Sheila. Can you handle a pinky, today?" "Of course, Doctor. I'll pick him up this morning." Thus begins the day of a "carer" for the Australian Wildlife Conservationists. A...

When Your Pet Is Injured.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... "Help!" Brian screamed as he burst into the veterinarian's office. "Inky's dying! A car hit him!" Dr. Shaw looked up to see Brian's mother carrying a bundle of bloody, black fur. "Come this way," she said, leading them into the...

Fred's World.(Brief Article)(Short Story)
February 1, 2000... Remember my friend Tess? She's a pretty Dalmatian who was born deaf. Whenever Tess visits, it's my responsibility to keep an eye on her. I'm afraid that yesterday I didn't live up to this responsibility. You see, Sam and I were tossing the ball...

Can Do!(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... How can you help out at home and start a collection? Hint: Make several trips to the recycling bin. While you're there, collect the best-looking soda pop cans. Collecting Cans You can collect many different kinds of soda pop cans....

The Lifesavers.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... On the night of October 11, 1896, one of the worst storms in 40 years hit Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, near Pea Island. A few special men were there. A faint glow to the south alerted them. Straining to see through the biting wind and rain,...

Helpful Harry.(Brief Article)(Short Story)
February 1, 2000... Everybody liked Harry. "Harry's so cooperative!" his teachers praised. "He's such a good helper!" his mother doted. "Ask Harry. He'll help," his father bragged. But sometimes, Harry didn't feel like helping - like right now when Harry was...

Drawing Lesson: The Helpful Horse.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Today's drawing subject is the horse. He may not be known as "man's best friend," but the horse has been man's most useful animal for thousands of years. Without the horse, man throughout history would have had a more difficult time: ...

Do You See Colors?(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Your eye and your brain work together. In this experiment you will fool your brain and see colors even though your eye is seeing only black and white! And there is an amazing fact about this optical illusion, but I'll tell you that after you...

Fritz's Foster Home.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... It's morning, and I can see the sun gleaming through the bedroom window, Fritz thinks as he stretches across his woolly bed on the floor. I can hardly wait to go outside to get the morning newspaper! I wonder where my family will take me today?...

Help Brighten Someone's Day.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Maybe you know of someone in your neighborhood who lives all alone. Or perhaps it is someone who is sad. You can brighten his day by taking him a plate of these special cookies, made by you. Ask your parents for help or at least permission,...

Helping Hand Coupons.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Look around at home, at school, and in your neighborhood. There are probably many people who can use a helping hand. Why don't you give them one of yours? You will need: * paper * pen * scissors * metal brad or a stapler...

Tied in KNOTS.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Of all the services that people do for each other, one of the most caring and dangerous is that of firefighters. They make new uses for knots that we've tied before, and were going to share them with you now. Firefighters often have to...