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

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

Fit For Life.(how to stay healthy through proper nutrition)
September 21, 2001... Doctors say that having five daily servings of fruits and vegetables is a good way to stay healthy. Government studies show that 25 out of 100 Americans ages 19 or younger are obese, or very overweight. Obesity can lead to heart disease...

The War of Words.(Native Americans receive the Congressional Gold Medal for use of Navajo language to communicate during World War II)
September 21, 2001... Last summer, President George W. Bush awarded 29 Native Americans Congressional Gold Medals. The 29 Native Americans are Navajos who helped the United States Marines fight the Japanese during World War II. Dozens of countries fought in...

Tour de Lance.(Lance Armstrong wins the Tour de France bicycle race)
September 21, 2001... Lance Armstrong did it again! The American bicyclist won his third straight Tour de France this summer. The Tour de France is a three-week, 2,151-mile bicycle race through France, a country in Europe. "[This win] is the best feeling of the...

Lewis & Clark's Read Trip USA!(interesting facts about the states of Pennsylvania and New York)
September 21, 2001... Pennsylvania (Pa.) Capital: Harrisburg Fun Fact: The Declaration of Independence was signed in this state, Do You Know? Can you name the Pennsylvania city that was once the capital of the United States? New York (N.Y.) ...

Tour de France 2001 Final Standings.(bicycle race)
September 21, 2001... The chart shows the top five finishers of the 2001 Tour de France. Read the information on the chart to answer the questions. Fill in the oval in front of the best answer. 2001 Tour de France Final Standings Place Rider...

Stay Healthy.(number of calories burned during physical exercise)
September 21, 2001... A calorie is a measure of the energy a food provides. When you exercise, your body burns calories. The table below shows how many calories a person who weighs about 60 pounds burns in 30 minutes of activity. ACTIVITIES ...

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH.
September 14, 2001... What do Christina Aguilera, Sammy Sosa, and Walt Disney have in common? They are all Hispanic. They or their families came to the United States from Spanish-speaking countries. From now until October 15, people will celebrate the many things...

A Dog's Best Friend.(Brittany Salerno helps raise the money to buy bulletproof vest for police dog)
September 14, 2001... Brittany Salerno of Seymour, Connecticut, wanted to help protect Chance, a local police dog. The police department did not have the money to buy a bulletproof vest for the German shepherd. So Brittany and her father hit the streets to raise...

Mount Etna Blows Its Top.(volcanic eruption in Italy)
September 14, 2001... When Mount Etna erupted during the summer, the explosion sent rocks, ash, and black smoke into the sky. Mount Etna is a volcano in Italy, a country in Europe. A volcano is an opening in Earth's surface. When a volcano erupts, it often...

Spanish Words.
September 14, 2001... This table contains some Spanish words that you might have heard. Use the information in the table to answer the questions. Fill in the oval of the best answer. Spanish Words Meaning in English adios goodbye; farewell...

LEWIS & CLARK'S Road Trip USA!(interesting facts about Connecticut and Vermont)
September 14, 2001... Connecticut (Conn.) Capital: Hartford Fun Facts: This state's name comes from a Native American word meaning "on the long, tidal river." Do You Know? Can you name the famous submarine base located in Groton, Conn.? Vermont...

Conduct an Interview.(interviewing someone who came from another country)
September 14, 2001... Have you ever wondered what it is like to live in another country? Using the questions below, conduct an interview of a family member or another person who came to the United States from another country. If you do not know anyone who came...

Map of the World.(questions about world geography)
September 14, 2001... People have left many countries to come to live in the United States. Use the world map to answer the questions. Fill in the oval in front of the best answer. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. How many oceans are there on Earth? (A)...

NOW HEAR THIS!(how to protect your hearing from loud sounds)
September 14, 2001... Have you ever been to a rock concert? The music at concerts can be loud. Loud music can hurt your hearing. Doctors say that loud music and noise have hurt the ears of millions of kids. SAY WHAT? Going to a concert given by your...

A Noisy Graph.(number of decibels of common sounds)
September 14, 2001... A Noisy Graph loud rock concert 140 decibels jet taking off 130 decibels thunder 120 decibels train 100 decibels normal talk 60 decibels whisper 30 decibels Note:...

UP, UP AND AWAY.(Brief Article)
September 7, 2001... Can humans teach birds to fly south for the winter? Scientists in Wisconsin surely hope so. Ten young whooping cranes are being taught to fly south to their winter home in Florida. Scientists dress in costumes and use puppets while teaching...

LEWIS & CLARK'S ROAD TRIP USA!(facts about New Hampshire and Massachusetts)
September 7, 2001... New Hampshire (N.H.) Capital: Concord Fun Facts: New Hampshire has more mountains than any other New England state. Do You Know? The first American to travel in space is from this state. Can you name him? Massachusetts...

Basement Treasure.(U.S. flag that Pres. Abraham Lincoln grabbed after being shot found in Connecticut basement)
September 7, 2001... A U.S. flag was found in a basement in Connecticut. The flag is 136 years old. What is so important about this stained and torn flag? Witness to History On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was shot at Ford's Theatre in...

Game Over!(Brief Article)
September 7, 2001... Two of baseball's greatest players, Tony Gwynn and Cal Ripken Jr.; say they will retire, or quit playing baseball, at the end of this baseball season. Gwynn has played with the San Diego Padres since 1982. He holds the record for having...

Whooping Cranes.(quiz)
September 7, 2001... This table lists some facts about whooping cranes. Use the information to answer the questions below. Fill in the oval in front of the best answer. Height: about 5 feet, the tallest bird in North America Wingspan: 8 feet across (tip...

WHAT'S THE WORD?(word quiz)
September 7, 2001... Six words from this issue are listed below. Fill in the oval in front of the word that means about the same. 1. migrate A to move B to draw C to eat 2. retire A to roll B to quit C to slip 3....

RESOURCES.(books and web sites on whooping cranes)(Bibliography)
September 7, 2001... BOOKS [] Song of the Whooping Crane, by Eileen Spinelli [] Whooping Cranes, by Janice Parker [] And Then There Was One: The Mysteries of Extinction, by Margery Facklam WEB SITES [] www.bringbackthecranes.org/ []...