Weekly Reader, Edition 3 (including Science Spin) articles from August 2001

Weekly Reader, Edition 3 (including Science Spin) archives from August 2001

TOUCH THE SKY.(Erik Weihenmayer becomes first blind person to climb Mount Everest)
August 31, 2001... Erik Weihenmayer (pronounced WIGHN-mair) climbed to the top or Mount Everest not long ago. Climbers face many dangers trying to reach the top of the world's tallest mountain. For Erik, the climb was even more dangerous. That is because Erik...

Dinner by a Whisker.(how harbour seals use their whiskers when hunting)
August 31, 2001... Harbor seals (below) often swim in deep water, where there is little sunlight. But how can seals hunt where they cannot see? A team of scientists has shown that harbor seals probably use their whiskers when hunting. Harbor seals'...

Say YES For Children.(how you can help decide what are the most important problems affecting children in the world)
August 31, 2001... UNICEF is giving people of all ages a chance to vote on problems that affect children. The special vote is called "Say Yes for Children." UNICEF is a group that works worldwide to protect children. The results of the vote will be given to...

Lewis & Clark's Read Trip USA!(interesting facts about Maine and Rhode Island)
August 31, 2001... Welcome, everybody! My name is Lewis, and this is my dog, Clark. This year, we'll be traveling across the country. You can follow our adventures in Lewis & Clark's Road Trip USA! We will be reporting about the states we visit. You can...

WeeklyReader.(parental participation in enhancement of child's reading abilities)(Brief Article)
August 31, 2001... Dear Parents: In September 1928, the first issue of Weekly Reader was put into students' hands. The goal of that first issue was to help students become better readers while educating them about the world around them. Seventy-two...