Ranger Rick articles from November 2000

Ranger Rick archives from November 2000

Whooz-z-z Snooz-z-zing?(sleep in animals)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... What a slumber party THIS is going to be. . . . While these nutrias settle down, turn the page for answers to all your sleepytime questions. Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z What is sleep, anyway? Sleep is like nature's "pause button." It's a...

Dear Ranger Rick.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... "RANGER RICK'S ADVENTURES" AS A COMIC STRIP? HERE'S WHAT SOME READERS THINK ABOUT THAT. The idea for a comic strip was creative, but I think I like the other way better. I've had the magazine for three years, and I think I've grown used to...

BOINNGG! HERE COME THE ARMADILLOS : Would a hopping armored tank with long claws, pointy ears, and a funny face scare you? Armadillos suddenly leap wa-a-ay up to frighten their enemies. And that's just one of the weird tricks these cat-sized creatures use to survive.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Armadillo means "little armored one" in Spanish. That armor has helped armadillos survive for millions of years. An armadillo's head, shoulders, and rear end are covered with bony plates that are about as hard as a turtle's shell. It also has...

ASK SCARLETT.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Are there alligators in the ocean? Laura McD., Alaska Most alligators and their crocodile cousins stick to fresh water. The American alligator, for example, hardly ever leaves its freshwater home. But the American crocodile lives along the...

THESE KIDS ROCK : Come along with these high-climbers as they learn the ropes!(rock climbing)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Maybe you've heard about adults climbing with ropes up steep cliffs and mountains. But is rock climbing for kids too? You betcha. Just ask Camille, Magenta, Ed, and Tyler (see photo at top right). Recently, these kids spent a day climbing the...

Test Your EAGLE EYE-Q.(eagle questions)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Eager Eagle wants to show off his tricky flying. Can you follow his path till he lands on the branch below? games by Claire Miller; art by Patrick Merrell Look at these bald eagle questions with your "eagle eye" and try to pick the...

Cool gifts you can make from TWIGS.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... by Donna Miller and Elizabeth Schleichert Gather some twigs, a pair of pruning shears, Tacky glue, and scissors. Other things you'll need for each gift are shown in bold letters. PICTURE FRAME 1. Place a photograph or one of your...

DRAGONFLY.(Brief Article)(Poem)
November 1, 2000... Super-fast flier, You've stopped on a leaf near me-- Thanks, little dragon!

CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?(animal facts)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Wild facts to tickle your thinking bone! NEED A LIFT? Some desert beetles in Africa are really fussy about finding the right mate. The females check out different males by shoving their bodies under them and lifting them off their feet....

VOTE FOR THE SCARIEST.(animals)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... It's election time again. And these animals are after your vote! Each is trying to look fierce so you'll pick it as the most scary. Of course, looks can lie. After you've picked your winner, turn to page 38. Read the facts about all the...

Reader Riddles.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... What are stores for sheep called? Carl C., Italy Lamb shops What stuffed animal can you eat? A turkey. Brita S., Connecticut How do you know when a turkey is in your refrigerator? All the food is gobbled up. Jenelle P., Texas Which...