Boy's Quest articles from October 2001

Boy's Quest archives from October 2001

The Most Famous Bear in the World.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Firefighters tramped across the charred earth. The forest was silent. There were no birds chirping, no chipmunks rustling through the leaves. The fire had been merciless. Then the firefighters heard crying. As they looked up, they saw a baby...

Pencil Puncture. (science).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... If filled a plastic bag with water, and I told you I was poing to push a sharp pencil into the bag, what do you think would happen? Get ready to be surprised! WHAT YOU NEED: * a plastic "zip-top" sandwich "baggie" * a pencil...

How to "Make" an apple tree produce both red and yellow apples!.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Around 1870, a farmer named Jesse Hiatt discovered a wild apple tree on his farm near Peru, Iowa. Twice he tried to chop it out! When it sprouted a third time, he felt kindhearted and let it grow. When it started to bear big, red, tasty apples,...

No Place Like the Woods.(Poem)
October 1, 2001... As the back door slammed behind me, I heard Mama call, "Be in before dark, lest you worry us all." I didn't bother to answer; there was no time to waste. The woods lay ahead; I had to make haste. Both hands on the fence and...

The Eastern Chipmunk a Drawing Lesson.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... The Eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus) is a small, brownish, ground-dwelling squirrel. It is usually five to six inches long. Chipmunks are easy to distinguish. They have short, pointy heads marked with two white stripes, one above and one...

A Parachute.(Poem)
October 1, 2001... Down came the squirrel In a parachute! I know it's hard to believe! But his body flattened Like a sponge, As he slipped from off a tree. Out went his tail, Which is more tan cute, For it caught the air ...

Why is the Buzzard so Important?(prevents rabies spreading)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... At one time or another, we've all seen buzzards. In some parts of the country, they're called vultures. They are large, ugly birds with a bald head. They have wingspans of six to ten feet. Their feathers are usually oily. The one characteristic...

Pal's Pen Pal Club.(Brief Article)(Directory)
October 1, 2001... 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...

The Chipmunk's Autumn Song.(Poem)
October 1, 2001... "CHIP, CHIP, CHIP," He sang loud and clear. "Hey, you other chipmunks, Stay away from here. He sat beside his doorway And loudly sang his song, Protecting food he'd gathered To eat all winter long. Stashed...

The Upside-Down Animal.(sloths)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... I suppose you think I look silly, hanging upside down here in the tree top. But I am doing what comes naturally to a sloth, which is what I am. Of course, you wouldn't be able to cling to a tree limb, even right side up, because you don't have...

Forest Animals.(mathematical quizz)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Here are some puzzles that take very little arithmetic, but a lot sound thinking. Can you figure these out? 1. How far can you walk into a forest? __________ 2. In the deep forest, how much dirt is there in a hole that is 3 feet long,...

Are You My Mother?(baby animals)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... While you are wandering through the forest, or even in your own backyard, it is not unusual to stumble across a baby bird which has fallen from its nest. Just like the baby bird in the famous children's book, it may cry, "Are you my mother?"...

Who Am I? (Ticklers & Teasers).(animal quizz)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... I have several names. Crested is one; Canada is another. I live in Europe, Africa, the United States, and Canada. I live in the forests. I am about three feet long, and I weight about 20 pounds. I have sort legs. My body is fat. I have...