Weekly Reader, Edition 4 (including Science Spin) articles from December 2003

Weekly Reader, Edition 4 (including Science Spin) archives from December 2003

The sky's the limit: America celebrates two brothers who fulfilled their boyhood dreams and launched the age of flight.(Cover Story)
December 12, 2003... In 1899, Charles Duell, the head of the U.S. Patent Office, reportedly said, "Everything that can be invented has been invented." He obviously wasn't aware of what was flying around in the minds of Orville and Wilbur Wright. The...

Study the map.(Brain Builders)(Map)
December 12, 2003... Fill in the oval for the best answer to each question. 1. What is the capital of Ohio? (A) Montgomery (B) Columbus (C) Charleston 2. Which state borders Georgia on the west? (A) South Carolina (B) Alabama (C)...

Know the news.(Brain Builders)
December 12, 2003... How much did you learn from this issue? Fill in the oval in front of the best answer to each question. 1. The Wright brothers made the first --. (A) hot-air balloon (B) powered-airplane flight (C) bicycle 2. How many...

Word wise.(Brain Builders)
December 12, 2003... You be the editor! Circle the two mistakes in each sentence. 1. sally ride was the first American woman in space. 2. Planes fly hi in the ear. 3. Franklin Roosevelt was the first U.S. president too fly while in office 4. In...

Stop the presses! A look back at 2003.
December 12, 2003... There was a lot to see in 2003! The war with Iraq changed the course of history, and Iraqis prepared for a future without Saddam Hussein. The ocean tale Finding Nemo hooked movie audiences, making it the top-grossing animated film. And...

"Orange" you glad there's juice?(Breakfast Brainteasers)
December 12, 2003... The best thing about Florida orange juice--besides the great taste--is that more than 1.5 billion gallons are produced each year! Below, you'll find a few more unusual orange juice figures and breakfast facts. Read the "Juicy Details" to...

Who ate what? A breakfast menu mystery.(The Best Start Under the Sun)
December 12, 2003... Albert, Dan, Jamika, Mario, Penelope, and Rachel all started the day in the best way--by eating a healthy breakfast! Read the clues below to find out what specific foods they ate for breakfast. Place a check in the box if a person ate the...

Pulp or no pulp poll.(The Best Start Under the Sun)
December 12, 2003... Pulp or No Pulp that is the question! Decide how you like to drink your Florid orange juice, then poll your classmates, friends, and family members to learn what variety of orange juice they like best. Organize the results by creating...

The best way to start the day.(The Best Start Under the Sun)
December 12, 2003... Dear Parents and Guardians: Kids love FLorida orange juice because of its cool color and great taste! Parents appreciate that it includes vital nutrients that protect kids' immune systems, build strong bones, and keep the blood healthy....

Correction.(Correction Notice)
December 12, 2003... Correction: In Issue 14, a photo of Laura Bush, James Billington, and Fabien Navidi-Kasmai was incorrectly credited. The correct credit is: White House photo by Susan Sterner.

Understanding synonyms.
December 12, 2003... A synonym is a word that means the same as another word. For example, little and small are synonyms. Read each sentence related to flight below. Fill in the oval in front of the synonym of the boldfaced word. 1. It took the Wright...

Newsmakers.
December 12, 2003... In this issue you read about important news events from the past year. Match each person listed in the left-hand column to his or her description in the right-hand column. Write the correct letter in the blank before each name. -- 1....

Crazy for Pez!(Social Studies News)(museum dedicated to Pez candy)
December 5, 2003... When you think of a museum, what comes to mind? You may think of science and art, but what about PEZ? That's right, PEZ, the bite-size candies that fit neatly inside colorful dispensers. A new PEZ museum recently opened in Easton,...

Fighting the Flames.(science News)
December 5, 2003... The wildfires that recently swept through southern California have been called one of the Golden State's worst natural disasters. The raging wildfires destroyed homes, businesses, and forests. Nearly 750,000 acres burned--an area of land...

Meltdown! Glaciers in South America are on ice.(Cover Story)
December 5, 2003... Few plants or animals live on the icy mountaintops in southern Argentina and Chile. The region is cold, desolate, and snowy. The ice fields there stretch along the Andes Mountains in South America and are home to 63 glaciers. Glaciers are...

Double trouble?(News Clips)(two-headed snake found)
December 5, 2003... Ten-year-old Hunter York might have a fear of snakes, but that didn't stop him from picking up the two-headed creature that he found in his father's backyard. The Kentucky boy used a stick to pick up the two-headed black king snake. The...

Savvy shopper.(News Clips)(13-year-old girl uses coupons to help needy people)
December 5, 2003... Lisa Elizondo knows how to find a good deal. For the 13-year-old bargain shopper, clipping coupons is the secret to saving. She's gotten hundreds of dollars worth of products free! "If you just take a little time, it can save you a lot of...

Crack-up kid.(News Clips)(10-year-old wins stand-up comedy competition)
December 5, 2003... Josh Kay knows a thing or two about making a joke. The 10-year-old recently went onstage at a comedy club in New York City. He did a short standup routine that had the crowd howling. The fifth grader was so funny that he won the Bazooka...

Study the map.(Brain Builders)(Map)
December 5, 2003... Study the map of South America. Then fill in the oval for the country name that best answers the question or completes the statement. 1. Which country borders the Atlantic Ocean? (A) Peru (B) Bolivia (C) Argentina 2....

Know the news.(Brain Builders)
December 5, 2003... How much did you learn from this issue? Fill in the oval in front of the best answer to each question. 1. How many PEZ museums are in the United States? (A) one (B) three (C) ten 2. Which state was affected...

World wise.(Brain Builders)
December 5, 2003... The words below appear in this issue. In the blanks, write the word that best completes each sentence. glacier accumulate reptile erode 1. A snake is a --. 2. The waves -- the beach. 3. To pile up is to --. 4. A -- is...

Wildfire table.(from the desk of)
December 5, 2003... You read a story in the student edition about wildfires. The table below shows information about wildfires in the United States from 2000 to 2003. Read the table and then fill in the oval in front of the best answer to each question. 1....