Ranger Rick articles from June 2002

Ranger Rick archives from June 2002

Little owl.
June 1, 2002... LITTLE OWL Little owl, Tell me how You got the name of saw-whet. Litle bird, Say the words And then we both will know-it.

Speedy cheetahs.
June 1, 2002... These cats don't cheat--they ARE the fastest cats on the African plains! Turn the page to learn more about them. Like all cheetahs, Mom is one fast cat. And her cubs are really lively! Especially Charlie. He's always playing with his...

Get out!
June 1, 2002... Wild About Butterflies! The more you see butterflies flitting about, the more you know it's summertime. Why not take a closer look at these colorful creatures? Just "follow the flowers"! So Many How many kinds of butterflies can...

Reader riddles.
June 1, 2002... What do you call a beautiful picture that a mouse drew? A mouseterpiece. Peter L., Indiana What's brown, hairy, and wears sunglasses? A coconut on vacation. Alyssa M., California What's gray and has big ears and a trunk? A...

Summer sillies.
June 1, 2002... Summer's here and it's time for picnics, hikes, canoe rides, and just playing outside. But why should people have all the fun? What, no crayfish? This means EEUUW! Yuck--people will eat anything! Hey, who took the soap? ...

Swimming with sharks.
June 1, 2002... To many people, that's a VERY scary thought. But are sharks really all that dangerous? Turn the page and meet a diver who knows. A huge oceanic whitetip shark turns away from the diver taking its picture. See those downward-pointing fins?...

Good pet, bad pet.
June 1, 2002... Are you thinking about getting a pet? Then read on to see which one might be best for you. Where to Start Pets can be great! Who else licks your face, chirps happily, or purrs in your lap? A pet can make you feel good and can calm you...

Meet my great ants (and uncles).
June 1, 2002... This year, I went on a giant family tour. (Get it? Gi-ANT! Ha-ha!) Wow--I had no idea that those other ants were so, well, weird. Take a look for yourself. MY NUTTY FAMILY In the photo below, we big sisters are taking care of our baby...

Dear Ranger Rick.
June 1, 2002... We get letters! Here are just a few of the answers to things we've asked you about. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF ELEPHANT MUSIC? The music made us think that these huge elephants must be very gentle and peaceful animals. Kris O., Indiana...

Fun on the run: Ranger Rick's pull-out fun pages.
June 1, 2002... What's Wrong Here? These kids are having a great time at the lake. Some are playing safely, but most of them have forgotten the rules. Hurry--tell the clueless ones how to be safe before someone gets hurt! Share these pull-out pages...