Fun For Kidz articles from July 2007

Fun For Kidz archives from July 2007

Summer fun summer science.(Science)
July 1, 2007... Have you ever had a sunburn? This happens when you stay out in the hot sun too long. The sunlight includes ultraviolet (UV) waves of energy that damage the surface of the skin, with much the same result as when you touch a hot pan on the stove....

Word search puzzle.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Look forwards, backwards, up, down and diagonally to find the following words in capital letters. Cross the off the list. After all the words are found, the letters remaining will spell something relating to summer fun. BALLS Bathing SUIT...

Night Lights.(Poem)
July 1, 2007... NIGHT LIGHTS Firelies darting, Flashing through the air, Find a big glass jar. Catch them if you dare. Listen to them buzz. Watch how they glow. Capture their magic In a summer night's show.

The phantom bakers of Barnaby Street.
July 1, 2007... Nine-year-old Becky Petroski plopped onto the top step outside their little brick apartment building on Barnaby Street. "I'm bored," she complained, flipping her blond pigtails back over her shoulders. "There's nothing fun to do around...

Boomerangs.
July 1, 2007... If you're looking for a terrific sport to play alone or with friends, try boomerang throwing. These curved sticks circle through the sky, providing hours of fun. Correctly thrown, they'll return right back to you. "With boomerangs, you're...

Riding the back roads with Max.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Max and his owners, Linda and Craig, are driving the back roads of America. Perhaps you have seen Max with his head out the window. If not, here is a letter describing his most recent adventure. Location: Beach Highway Time: 10:15 AM...

Summer snowflakes for Christmas.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... In summer and early autumn, a wildflower grows that can become a winter snowflake. You can find it in fields or along the sides of roadways. It might even be on the edge of your family's property. White lacy flower heads stand tall and queenly....

The castaways!(Short story)
July 1, 2007... Previously: The Buckley Family is a family of hares that was shipwrecked on a deserted island, uninhabited by any other talking beasts. Strangely, on this island are animals from every continent in the world. Chapter Thirty-five: "Summer...

Imagine and Dream.(Poem)
July 1, 2007... Imagine and Dream As I sit in the park, I imagine and dream About things being different from what they seem. I'm very creative, my imagination is wild. No wonder my parents say, "I'm their brainchild." I look at...

A-maze-ing summer fun.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Find your way through the letter maze by connecting letters to spell out FUN SUMMER ACTIVITIES. You may move any direction, but letters cannot be connected more than once. Then, write the unconnected letters in the blank spaces to find eight...

10 fun things to do in the summer.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Sleep in late and then make your own breakfast. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Read your favorite book in the grass with some lemonade. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Go on a nature hike and see how many animals and plants you can identify....

Summer fun: the shadow knows.(Stunts & Puzzles)
July 1, 2007... Can you tell a good story? We will give you one here that will have a surprise ending. Preparation: Make up four index cards as shown in the illustration. Sharpen one end of an old broomstick so you can stick it into the ground....

A fourth of July celebration.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Circle the words in the puzzle from the list below. They may be forward, backward, horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. When you are finished, write the uncircled letters in the blanks below for a special message! RED WHITE BLUE...

Build a thunderstorm Alert.(WORKSHOP)
July 1, 2007... Crash! Boom! Firework displays are all part of summertime fun. But there is more to summertime fireworks than skyrockets and aerial bombs--there are also thunderstorms! These natural fireworks can be even more exciting to watch than the...

Lightning bug riddles.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... If you have never heard of lightning bugs, you probably know them as fireflies. They're beetles. The glow in the last part of their bodies blinks. They're fun to watch flying after dark. You don't have to wait till then to try these silly...

Colored sand candles.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Materials (for one candle): * 1 clay flowerpot, medium sized * an empty tin can with label removed * colored paraffin (approximately 1/4 lb.) * 10 inches of candlewick * colored sand * a pencil * a large piece of newspaper...

Bubble painting.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... What could be more fun than blowing bubbles? The answer is blowing bubbles and painting at the same time. You probably think that it can't be done. Think again! Here are the steps to create your very own bubble paintings. By adding food...

Camping Trips.(Poem)
July 1, 2007... CAMPING TRIPS I love to go on camping trips; I hope you understand. I love to dunk into the lake, Then roll into the sand. I love to look for animals. They make me feel content. I love to listen to the...

Mystery picture puzzle.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... dog dish bell dolphin Popsicle (2) cupcakes hummingbird horse worm carrot insect slug kite mouth slice of pizza ball duck starfish cherry moth tube of...