Ranger Rick articles from May 2001

Ranger Rick archives from May 2001

DEAR RANGER RICK.(brief notes)
May 1, 2001... My friends and I went camping and kayaking in Prince William Sound, Alaska. Just as we started paddling away from a beach, a young seal swam up and began following us. It passed three of our kayaks that had stuff loaded on the back. When it...

Really WEIRD Caterpillars.(defense mechanisms of caterpillars)
May 1, 2001... These wiggly wonders use some strange tricks to survive. Is the caterpillar at right scaring you? If you'd have to think twice about giving this bug a hug, just imagine what a hungry bird might think! The creature's odd pose helps it...

Who's Foolin' & Who's Not?(defense mechanisms of caterpillars)
May 1, 2001... TAKE COVER By keeping still in this weird pose, the caterpillar at left just looks like a twig with sharp thorns. An enemy probably wouldn't even notice it. And that's good: Those "thorns" are soft and fleshy, not sharp. Faker! TOUCH...

Ziti Zebra, Rigatoni Rattler, and Other Pasta Pals.(how to make animal pictures out of pasta)
May 1, 2001... Noodles, macaroni, pasta--whatever you call it, you can turn it into some cool creatures like these! What You'll Need: * different-shaped pasta, such as penne, rigatoni, and shells * for eyes: peppercorns or wiggle eyes * for...

Year of the Stream.(writing a poem about the months of the year)
May 1, 2001... January February March April May June July August September October November December SEWELL BROOK, MASSACHUSETTS Follow this stream from January to December and help us write a poem about it. Just fill in the...

Write a poem, draw a picture...(how to write a poem about a water stream)
May 1, 2001... Your Poem We'd like to read your poem about your own stream. First, find a stream, brook, creek, or arroyo near you and visit it. Take a notebook with you and sketch or write what you see, hear, touch, and smell. Then write a poem about...

STORYBOOK CRITTERS.(animal names that sound like the names of storybook characters)(Illustration)
May 1, 2001... These silly creatures have names that are something like the names of favorite storybook characters--and they look kind of like the characters too. Try to find the silly name for each character. Then write the characters' letters on the lines....

HAMSTERS on the WILD Side!(behaviour of hamsters in the wild and how to care for a pet hamster)
May 1, 2001... Hi! Harriet here. I'm what people call a common hamster. But you'd better believe there's nothing ordinary about me. I live in the wild, not in some dinky cage. Read on to find out more. I'll bet you've seen some pet hamsters, but have you...

ASK SCARLETT.(interesting facts on bird behaviour)(Brief)
May 1, 2001... Do you ever wonder what's up with birds? Lots of readers do. Check it out. In the movie "Titanic," people went up to the crow's nest to look for icebergs. Wouldn't that be harmful to the crows and their babies? Colin & Sarah, New...

Our Life with the Birds.(bird watching and research on Midway Islands)
May 1, 2001... Ever been to a beach? We LIVE there--on an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Come see what life is like with just a few people and millions of birds! Over the pilot's shoulder, we can see the runway ahead in the distance. At last!...

Welcome to the Goofy Zoo.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... What do the patriotic monkeys sing as they swing? The Star-Spangled Banana What's the giraffe's favorite food? Neck-tarines. What is the wild dogs' favorite contest? A drool duel. What do you call the lion cub if it falls...