Weekly Reader, Edition 3 (including Science Spin) articles from April 2003

Weekly Reader, Edition 3 (including Science Spin) archives from April 2003

Exploring the Manatees. (Science News)(Cover Story).
April 25, 2003... Everyone onboard the boat waited patiently. Suddenly, one person broke the silence. "Manatee! Nobody move a muscle," whispered scientist Caryn Self Sullivan. Looking into the shallow water, we spotted a baby manatee. To our surprise, the...

Poems of hope. (News Clips).(12-year-old poet Mattie Stepanek)(Interview)
April 25, 2003... Did you know April is National Poetry Month? To celebrate, Weekly Reader interviewed a 12-year-old poet. His name is Mattie Stepanek. Mattie's latest book of poems, Loving Through Heartsongs, was published in January. Mattie has a rare...

Toothbrush crowned king of inventions. (News Clips).
April 25, 2003... Which invention could you not live without? That was a question Americans were recently asked in a survey. The survey gave five choices: the computer, car, cell phone, microwave, and toothbrush. Believe it or not, the toothbrush came in...

Robbie's citizenship[R]. (News Clips).
April 25, 2003... Some kids make fun of a girl in our class because she wears clothes that are out of style. I know it hurts her feelings. What can I do to help her? You can send Robbie a letter by visiting...

Study the map. (Brain Builders).(quiz)
April 25, 2003... Study the map of Central America. Then fill in the oval that best answers each question. 1. What is the capital of Belize? (A) Guatemala (B) Belmopan (C) Mexico City 2. In which body of water was the...

Know the news. (Brain Builders).
April 25, 2003... How much have you learned from this issue? Read each sentence. Then circle whether the sentence is true or false. 1. Manatees live in warm, tropical waters. True False 2. Manatees are related to walruses. ...

Word wise. (Brain Builders).(quiz)
April 25, 2003... Match each word in the left column with the correct definition in the right column. 1. herbivore a trip 2. voyage a plant eater 3. ventilator where an animal lives 4. habitat a...

Make it a Groovy Summer[TM].
April 25, 2003... It's your chance to "Make it a GROOVY SUMMER[TM]!" And to help you plan the special days ahead, M&M'S[R] is providing you with this happenin' three month calendar. Hang it up where you'll see it every day-and record your adventures,...

Saving the Earth. (Science News)(Cover Story).
April 4, 2003... Earth Day inspires people to take action and help the environment. Many people will be spreading the message that the Earth needs to be cared for year-round. Kids around the world will participate in Earth Day events. Some will clean up...

Road to the future. (Science News).(alternative fuel automobiles)
April 4, 2003... Do you ever wonder what cars will be like in the future? You can bet that they will be much different from the cars of today. They will also be better for the Earth. President Bush is excited about cars of the future. In a recent speech,...

Wind power! (Science News).
April 4, 2003... Wind power is the fastest-growing source of energy. By using wind power instead of burning fuel, people conserve energy. Windmills have been used as a source of energy for hundreds of years. Today, modern windmills called wind turbines...

Robbie's citizenship[R]. (Science News).
April 4, 2003... I saw a kid throw a gum wrapper on the ground. I picked it up and threw it in the trash can. What are some other ways I can help care for the Earth? You can send Robbie a letter by visiting...

Read the graph. (Brain Builders).
April 4, 2003... This graph shows how much of certain items Americans recycle each day. Fill in the oval in front of the best answer to each question. 1. Which of the items on the chart is recycled the most? (A) car parts (B)...

Know the news. (Brain Builders).
April 4, 2003... How much have you learned from this issue? Read each sentence. Then circle whether the sentence is true or false. 1. Earth Day is celebrated on April 22. True False 2. The burning of fuels does not...

World wise. (Brain Builders).(quiz)
April 4, 2003... Match each environment-related word in the left column with the correct definition in the right column. 1. energy to use again 2. conserve to make dirty 3. solar power 4. pollute to save 5. recycle ...