Highlights for Children articles from November 2007

Highlights for Children archives from November 2007

5 ideas for family story month.(Fun This Month)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... 1. Create a family cartoon strip. 2. Make a poster using photos and captions that tell a family story. 3. Find out what your grandparents did for fun when they were kids. 4. Record each family member sharing a story from childhood....

Corn-kernel maze.(Fun This Month)(Drawing)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Mo McMouse must chew his way across the ear of corn, but he can only eat purple kernels. Trace a path with your finger to help Mo find his way. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED]

Write like an Egyptian.(Fun This Month)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] On November 4, 1922, the hidden tomb of Tutankhamen, a pharaoh of ancient Egypt, was discovered on the West Bank of the Nile River. The pharaoh's name was inscribed in a form of ancient Egyptian writing called...

Say this tongue twister three times fast.(Fun This Month)
November 1, 2007... Say this tongue twister three times fast. Twelve turkeys twirled twine on a train. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Our thankful jar.(Fun This Month)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Put a small notepad and a pen beside a clean empty jar. Invite family members to write down something for which they are thankful, roll up the note, and put it in the jar. On Thanksgiving Day, gather as a family and...

November 15 is I Love to Write Day!(Fun This Month)
November 1, 2007... November 15 is I Love to Write Day! Let the photo below inspire you to write a story, poem, or song. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Find the pictures.(Fun This Month)
November 1, 2007... Can you find each of these 10 pictures at another place in this magazine? [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED]

Giving thanks.(Editorial)
November 1, 2007... I love the characters in this month's story "Thankful After All" (pages 40-41). The relatives in this story sound just like real people to me. When I was a kid, we would often celebrate Thanksgiving at my grandpa's home in the country. It...

November Blessings.(Poem)
November 1, 2007... November Blessings Scarecrow's in the garden, blackbird scours the sky, wood is split and fires lit and pumpkin's in the pie. Laughter in the: kitchen, jackets hung on hooks cats on laps and cozy...

Unlucky streak.(Ask Arizona)(losing contests)
November 1, 2007... Dear Arizona, My school is having a "stop littering" poster contest. I've been working really hard on my poster, and I really, really want to win! I never win anything, and if my poster doesn't get picked, I'll be a loser again! What...

Goofus and Gallant[R].(Cartoon)
November 1, 2007... Goofus hogs the ball. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Goofus wipes his mouth on his sleeve. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "I felt like Goofus when I waited until I was told to make my bed." Taisi, Age 10, American Samoa ...

Music lessons.(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Stephanie, Jacob, and Taylor all take music lessons. Each plays a different instrument. One plays flute, one plays guitar, and the third plays piano. One takes lessons in the morning, one in the afternoon, and the third takes lessons in the...

Ostrich takes off.(Cartoon)
November 1, 2007... "I want to fly," said Ostrich. "Why don't you spread your wings?" asked Warthog. Ostrich spread her wings. "You're not flying," said Giraffe. "Why don't you flap your wings?" Ostrich flapped her wings. "You're still not...

Raising gorilla babies.
November 1, 2007... On December 22, 1956, a three-and-a-half-pound baby gorilla made history. At the Columbus Zoo in Ohio, she became the first gorilla in the world to be born in captivity. The gorilla's mother, Millie Christina, seemed as shocked as the...

The Timbertoes[R].(cartoon)(Cartoon)
November 1, 2007... Robinson, Marileta [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tommy was hungry. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Ma, please make me a snack." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ma was outside. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Pa, please make me a snack."...

But not me.(Your Own Stories)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It happened on Halloween when everyone was trick-or-treating, and then it caught someone's eyes. "Look!" It was big, hairy, and purple. Everyone ran around really scared saying "Help!"--but not me. Everyone ran...

How did deer get antlers?(Your Own Stories)(Short story)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Once upon a time, a long time ago, deer did not have antlers. The poor deer had no way to defend themselves against their enemies, the bear and the wolf. There were fewer and fewer deer in the woods. They were almost...

The thirsty cabbage.(Your Own Stories)(Short story)
November 1, 2007... Ming the cabbage is angry! "E, E, E, E, U," he yells. "Nobody is giving me water! I'm going to jump out of my pot. Nobody gives me TLC (tender loving care)." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ming stops crying. He hears something. "Chi, chi,...

On with the show.(Hidden Pictures[R])(Drawing)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In this big picture, find the toothbrush, book, carrot, button, bird, seashell, slice of cake, butterfly, bell, kite, pencil, crescent moon, canoe, and flute. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Can you find these...

Jokes.(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Misha: "What does a horse wear on her wedding day?" Amina: "I don't know. What?" Misha: "Bridle wear." Kira Graham, Maryland Chandler: "What is a cheer-leader's favorite kind of soda?" Joey: "I don't know. What?" ...

Make rangoli!(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... For Divali, the Indian festival of lights, children create colorful patterns called rangoli to welcome the spirit of Lakshmi, goddess of fortune, into their homes. Circles in the designs represent never-ending time. Flowers, fish, birds, and...

Fire trucks to the rescue!
November 1, 2007... Why are there so many different fire trucks? A bright-red fire engine zooms past. A truck that looks like a tank follows. Next you see a truck with a ladder. Another one has the words "Heavy Rescue" painted on its side. [ILLUSTRATION...

Maya's Indian bread.(Short story)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Maya shook the water droplets from her hands and called to her grandmother. "Dadima, I'm ready to learn to make chapatis." Maya pulled out two small mixing bowls--one for Dadima and one for herself. Dadima...

Make a stuffed animal.(Crafts made by You!)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... 1. Draw your animal on a paper bag. 2. Cut through both sides of the bag to make identical animal shapes. 3. Place crumpled paper or cotton balls between the two shapes. 4. Put a thin line of glue around the edge of one shape and...

Design a bookmark for a friend.(Crafts made by You!)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... 1. Cut a bookmark shape from heavy paper. Decorate it with cut paper. 2. Use a hole punch to punch a hole at the top. 3. From heavy paper, cut charms shaped like things that remind you of your friend. Punch a hole in each. Decorate...

Make a shadow box for Thanksgiving.(Crafts made by You!)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... 1. Place a shoebox on its side, as shown. 2. Glue colored paper to cover the inside of the box, 3. Glue something heavy to the bottom to weight it down. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 4. Glue or staple objects, pictures, or magazine...

Carry a homemade wallet.(Crafts Made by You!)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. Cut a 7 1/2-inch-by-61/2-inch piece from a magazine or newspaper page. 2. Cover both sides of the paper with strips of clear packing tape. Trim any rough edges. 3. Hold the paper horizontally, and fold...

Your necklace will be one of a kind.(Crafts Made by You!)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. Cut colored paper into any shapes. If desired, decorate them with markers or crayons. 2. Use a hole punch to punch a hole in each shape. 3. Thread a 35-inch piece of yarn through beads and the paper...

Dance with a decorative stick!(Crafts Made by You!)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... 1. Use paint to decorate a stick that is 12 to 18 inches long. 2. Cut some ribbon that's at least 5 feet long. 3. Tie one end of the ribbon to the stick. 4. Twirl it around. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Taylor Seals, Age 8 ...

Danger on thin ice.(Short story)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A.J. slammed the door of the pickup. "Ready," he said. Dad backed down the driveway. A.J. shivered. It was six o'clock and freezing, but the strong morning sun promised warmer temperatures. It had been colder...

Seven clever pieces: which puzzle can result in a different picture each time you put it together? A tangram.(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... A tangram is not a typical puzzle. It consists of seven shapes, or tans: two large triangles, one medium triangle, two small triangles, one square, and one parallelogram. The pieces can be arranged to form countless shapes, animals, people, and...

Down the drain.(Science Corner)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Watch water swirl down the drains of different sinks and tubs. Does the water turn the same direction (clockwise or counterclockwise) in each one? Can you make it go the other way by stirring? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The water may have...

[Cartoon].(Science Corner)(Cartoon)
November 1, 2007... "Mr. Morton... I think there are germs in my bacteria."

How big is it?(Science Corner)(using part of your body as measurement)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Use your body to measure things. How many hands tall is a chair? How many fingers wide is this page? Guess before you measure. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

I wonder ... why chipmunks stuff food in their cheeks.(Science Corner)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The chipmunk carries seeds and nuts in its cheeks to eat later. It uses cheek pouches the way people use lunchboxes.

Dino days.(dinosaurs)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Did dinosaurs fight? Damien Elkins, Age 8 Kentucky Some dinosaurs fought some of the time, but not as much as we see in the movies. Meat eaters fought with their prey, but they also ate plant eaters that were already dead. Many...

Follow the racer Herman Maier shows his winning form.(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Austrian skier Hermann Maier has won four overall World Cup titles, three World Championship titles, and four Olympic medals--two gold, one silver, and one bronze. How does he do it? Check out his winning form on...

Trio of Flowers.(Your Own Pages)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Trio of Flowers Morgan Nicoulin, Age 11 Kentucky

Thunderstorm.(Your Own Pages)(poem)(Poem)
November 1, 2007... Thunderstorm Thunder storms into the night. Huge bolts of lightning hit and strike. Underneath a blanket I stay. Never stop hoping it's going away. Daring to make a move? Not me! Everything is dark, and I can't...

When my hair is wet.(Your Own Pages)(Poem)
November 1, 2007... When my hair is wet, I shake it until I'm dizzy. When I'm done, it looks really frizzy. Carly Jones, Age 6 Florida

Nothing to Do.(Your Own Pages)(poem)(Poem)
November 1, 2007... Nothing to Do Nothing to do. Nothing to see. I don't even have a climbing tree I'm so bored. I have nothing to do. So, anyway, can I play with you? Emily Rutkowski, Age 8 Colorado

Journey through the solar system.(Your Own Pages)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Journey Through the Solar System Aaron Alex, Age 10 Massachusetts

Swish, spin.(Your Own Pages)(Poem)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Swish, spin--The skater glides over the ice. Pump, turn--Oh, she does look very nice! Rachel Hayles, Age 12 Ontario, Canada

Tiger.(Your Own Pages)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tiger Julia Dornier, Age 6 Louisiana

Toys are to play.(Your Own Pages)(poem)(Poem)
November 1, 2007... Toys are to play. Seesaw is to go up and down. House is to live in. Food is to eat. Bed is to sleep. Family is to love.... Romir Patel, Age 5 New Jersey

New York City skyscrapers.(Your Own Pages)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New York City Skyscrapers Ezekiel Engler, Age 8 Kansas

A Fall Day.(Your Own Pages)(poem)(Poem)
November 1, 2007... A Fall Day Bright yellow leaves scatter the lawn as the wind blows against my face. I run about the lawn, happy, cold, and tired. I run to the warm of inside. Shyla DeLand, Age 5 New York

Ticktock.(Your Own Pages)(poem)(Poem)
November 1, 2007... Ticktock Ticktock, Watch the clock. Get up at 7; 8, 9, 10, 11. 11, time for lunch. Chew, swallow, crunch, munch. 12, 1, 1:05, 1:10-- Recess is when? 2,3,4, I'm out the door. ...

Fireflies.(Your Own Pages)(poem)(Poem)
November 1, 2007... Fireflies When the sun sets fireflies light up the sky, almost like magic that shimmers ever so slightly. But when the sun rises, the fireflies fade away, and the cycle continues until fall comes ...

The Confusing Day.(Your Own Pages)(Poem)
November 1, 2007... The Confusing Day First cloudy, then snowy, then sun-- Sunny! Ian Kohs, Age 6 New York

The beacon on a hill.(Your Own Pages)
November 1, 2007... ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Beacon on a Hill Damian Marble, Age 12 Washington

Frogs jump from lily pad to lily pad.(Your Own Pages)(poem)(Poem)
November 1, 2007... Frogs jump from lily pad to lily pad. Rrrrbit, rrrrbit, croak! Oh, dear, he caught a fly. Got it with his tongue. Snap! Gulp! Bye, bye, fly. Colton Cornwell, Age 7 Michigan

The LEGO racer.(Your Own Pages)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The LEGO Racer Zach Novak, Age 8 Wisconsin

Me.(Your Own Pages)(Poem)
November 1, 2007... Me I like myself the way I am. I don't want to change myself the way other people do. Jacquelyn Chin, Age 9 Maryland

Tattle the cat.(Your Own Pages)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tattle the Cat Isabella Homan, Age 9 Illinois

Ocean.(Your Own Pages)(Poem)
November 1, 2007... Ocean Ocean Nice breeze Clear water Fish tickling my toes Rest and peace Andrew Joyce, Age 9 Texas

The Farm.(Your Own Pages)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Farm Colby Quinn, Ate 7 Mississippi

Science letters?(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Where do the northern lights come from? Kaitlyn Rucks, Age 10 Wisconsin [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The northern lights (called the aurora borealis) and southern lights (aurora australis) appear when tiny particles stream out from...

Jill's computer glitch.(Science Letters?)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When Jill sends an e-mail, her computer leaves off the first letter of every word. Can you help Hannah decipher this message from Jill? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] -i, -annah, -lease -eet -e -n -y -ackyard...

The bear family.(Cartoon)
November 1, 2007... Woozy: Hurry up! We'll miss the bus. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Poozy: Slow down, kiddo! Piddy: But Woozy said to hurry. Woozy: There are times to hurry and times to slow down. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Piddy: This is a...

Scaredy-cat Stephen.(short story)(Short story)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I'm afraid of everything. Kids call me Scaredy-Cat Stephen. I'm afraid of cats, too. One Friday morning, Mary Ellen Gibbs gave me an envelope. She said, "Come to my birthday party at the amusement park. We're...

Thinking.(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... It's a busy day at the fishing port. * How does seafood get from * Where does your favorite come from? * In what different ways has * What kinds of work are people doing? * Who is here for fun? * Why might gulls and...

Fossils.
November 1, 2007... Insects, feathers, shells, and bones: Silent secrets cast in stone. Tiny footprints from a bird. Stories shared without a word! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Riddles.(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... (1) What did the wood say to the fire? Faith Schmitt, Indiana (2) What bird works in the construction business? Caleb Whitaker, Connecticut (3) What did the dog say to the tree? Amiri Nash, Maryland (4) Where do...

Matching.
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Look at each panda on the left. Find one like it on the right.

Carving stories in cedar: Totem poles carved by the Tlingit people tell stories that help preserve their culture.
November 1, 2007... Everyone likes to hear family stories and legends. Many tales are passed down from generation to generation. The native people who lived along the northwest coast of the United States and Canada hundreds of years ago did not have a written...

The legend of Raven and Fog Woman.(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... The people of the Northwest felt a special connection to certain animals and figures. Some of the best-known legends involve Raven, a large black bird with magical powers. Many legends tell of Raven's deeds and the gifts he brought to people on...

Wood rat.(Nature Watch)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Did You Know? Wood rats are born collectors. In fact, they are better known by another name--pack rats! They build bulky nests of sticks and leaves. They often include objects such as seeds, feathers, and bits of litter. The nests protect them...

Your best self.(Cartoon)
November 1, 2007... I'm bored. Let's help Mom with dinner! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Brain play.(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Start at the beginning and see how far you can go, thinking of good answers from your own head. START [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Who is older, you or your parents? Where might you find a seashell? Why might a person use a...

Thankful after all.(Short story)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] What am I thankful for? Avery wonders. Max sneaks up behind her and playfully grabs her paper. "What's this?" "Give it back!" says Avery. "I have to write down what I'm thankful for." "Looks like you...

Dear Highlights.
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] My mom says I'm not ready for a hamster. Can you help me out? John W., New York Having a pet can be fun, but it is also a big responsibility. You would have to give the hamster fresh food and water each day...

Picture puzzler.(Drawing)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... How many of these everyday objects can you identify from their shadows? [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Answers: 1. Watering can. 2. Bicycle wheel. 3. Basketball net. 4. Electric mixer. 5. Rake. 6. Guitar. 7. Parking meter Unscramble some...