Know Your World Extra articles from April 2006

Know Your World Extra archives from April 2006

Going up?(World Wonders)(Tanzania)
April 7, 2006... This grassland in Africa puts the wild in wildlife. More than 900 elephants and many other amazing animals (check out this giraffe!) live near Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania. It's the tallest mountain that isn't part of a range of mountains,...

'Bad boy' of the sea.(Hot Topics)
April 7, 2006... It had the head of a Tyrannosaurus rex, a body like an eel's, and flippers! Scientists say it was the most dangerous predator, or meat-eating hunter, around--they nicknamed it chico malo, Spanish for "bad boy."They also call it Godzilla. Don't...

Friend or food?(Hot Topics)(Gohan, hamster and snake are friends)
April 7, 2006... This snake has a best friend. Its name is Gohan. (Gohan is Japanese for "meal.") That name makes sense because Gohan is a hamster that zookeepers tried to feed to the snake! But, instead of eating its lunch, the snake made nice. The snake has...

First-class cat.(Hot Topics)
April 7, 2006... This runaway cat came home in style. Emily the cat ran away from her home in Appleton, Wisconsin, in September. She jumped on a truck that took her to Chicago, Illinois. In Chicago, she hid in a cargo ship. And just before Halloween, she was...

New friends kickin' back.(Hot Topics)
April 7, 2006... When do skateboarders and cheerleaders wear the same outfits? When they're on a soccer team! A sports team can really bring people together. That's exactly what happens to four 14-year-old girls inTEENick's new show Just for Kicks. It hits the...

Cool dates.(Calendar)
April 7, 2006... * April 7 The first long-distance TV signal was sent from Washington D.C., to New York City in 1927. * April 14 Scooby-Doo actress Sarah Michelle Gellar turns 29. * April 16 Martin Lawrence (a.ka. Big Momma) turns 41. * April...

Leader of the pack: after winning third place in the Jr. Iditarod, Ellen King is ready for anything.(Cover story)
April 7, 2006... Ellen King, 14, is always up for a challenge. This year, she raced for two days in freezing weather. She survived a night camping out in the snow. Through it all, she had to rely on herself and her team. Nothing phased her. She took third place...

The sea lion problem: should wildlife officials kill these troublesome animals?(Debate It!)
April 7, 2006... Male Pacific sea lions can weigh up to 600 pounds. They're pretty big animals! And people up and down the California coast don't think sea lions make the best neighbors. Sea lions pile onto boats and sink them. They bark all night and keep...

The fixers: a year of hard work pays off for this all-girl tractor-repair team.(Teen Scene)
April 7, 2006... Six high school girls in Decatur, Texas, had a plan: They were going to restore a tractor for a competition and win big money! Becca Elmore, Jordan Cade, Taylor Adams, Emery Currin, Alyssa White, and Rachel Dempsey found a broken-down,...

Buddy breakdown: nothing can keep these two apart. and nobody knows why.(Readers' Theater)(Play)
April 7, 2006... Cast of Characters Narrators 1, 2, 3--people who tell the story Stan--the zookeeper Nancy--a student on a field trip James--a student on a field trip Frank--a frog Conrad--a crocodile Police officers 1, 2, 3 Police chief Scene 1 ...

Prep for a pet: bringing home a new pet is a big responsibility.(Reality Check)
April 7, 2006... You see the pet of your dreams in a pet store. It's puppy love. You ask your parents if you can get it, and they say, "Pets are a big responsibility." Well, guess what? They're right, and here's why. When you bring home a pet, that cute...

Pet matchup.(Reality Check)
April 7, 2006... Some homes just arent right for centain pets. To see what we mean, read about each person and his or her home, and then choose an animal from the list that matches what the person is looking for. 1.-- Mike wants a pet, but his mom A....

What's so funny?(Extra Stuff)
April 7, 2006... This dog doesn't just dog-paddle--it hangs ten! This surf puppy is the real deal, and it's up to you to fill in the word bubble with something totally tubular.Then send it to us, and be sure to include your name, grade, and city or town. ...

Try a triangle.(Brainteaser)
April 7, 2006... It starts with a word. Take away one letter to make a shorter word. Keep taking away letters until there's a one-letter word left! We did one with sand. Now you try it with float. SAND FLOAT AND-- -- -- -- AD-- -- -- A-- Brainteaser...

From the editor.(Teacher's Guide)(Editorial)
April 7, 2006... Where do people get the strength to take on tough challenges? This issue includes stories of young people who drew on their families, teammates, and animal friends to find the inner resources to achieve great things. In the cover story,...

Past, present, or future?(Analyzing Ideas)
April 7, 2006... People write about things that have already happened (past). They write about things that are happening now (present). And they write about things that will happen (future). To figure out when something happened, pay close attention to the...

Eastern Africa.(Reading a Map)
April 7, 2006... On page 2 of this issue, you read about Mount Kilimanjaro. Study the map of eastern Africa, and then circle the correct word or words to complete each sentence. 1. Mount Kilimanjaro is on the border of Tanzania and Burundi | Kenya. 2....

Buddy trouble.(Reading Comprehension)
April 7, 2006... How much do you remember about the play? Answer the questions below. 1. How long have Frank the frog and Conrad the crocodile lived at the zoo together? A. 1 year B. 2 days C. 10 years D. 15 years 2. Stan is a ...

What am I?(Synthesizing Ideas)
April 7, 2006... Read each description carefully, and then write the name of the pet in the blank. 1. I can fly and talk. I don't have teeth but I can bite. I live in a cage, but I can also hang out on a pirate's shoulder. What am I? -- 2. I live...

The perfect pet.(Writing Practice)
April 7, 2006... In this issue of Know Your World Extra, you've read about a variety of animals. Some pull their owners hundreds of miles across snow-covered ground; others simply swim around in a small glass bowl. Now it's your turn to design the pet of your...

Look out!(World Wonders)(volcano--Kilauea )
April 28, 2006... This helicopter is flying past the world's most active volcano--Kilauea (sounds like "kill away-a")in Hawaii. The name Kilauea means "spewing" and this volcano has been spewing lava nonstop for 23 years! The lava has destroyed nearby towns and...

high school mayor.(Hot Topics)(Michael Sessions )
April 28, 2006... Some high school kids get part-time jobs, but this is ridiculous! Michael Sessions is 18, and last November he was elected mayor of Hillsdale, Michigan. He won the election by using $700 from a summer job to buy signs and flyers. He also went...

A stuffed-star search.
April 28, 2006... The Muppets want new recruits! Kermit, Piggy, Gonzo, Animal, and the other Muppets have been around for more than 30 years. They need a new foam face to join their ranks, so they're taking a cue from Donald Trump and starting a realityTV show....

Photo contest winners.
April 28, 2006... We asked you for photos... and wow! You really came through! Readers from all over the country sent us photographs of family, vacation spots, and even stuffed animals for the "Start Clicking" photo contest. Now it's time to show you the...

Cool dates.(Calendar)
April 28, 2006... * May 10 Pick some flowers, and make a card. It's Mother's Day! * May 20 Rapper Busta Rhymes turns 34. * May 27 OutKast's Andre 3000 turns 31. * May 29 Memorial Day

Workin' it: they might be the hardest working punk-pop musicians out there. Get to know the Plain White T's.(Interview)(Cover story)
April 28, 2006... All About the Plain White Ts Band formed 1997 Hometown: Chicago, Illinois De'Mar Hamilton: drums Dave Tirio: guitar Tim Lopez: guitar, vocals Tom Higgenson: vocals Mike Retondo: bass, vocals Albums *...

Should the United States ban guns? Some people think getting rid of guns would save lives.(Debate It!)
April 28, 2006... Is banning guns a good idea? In 1999, about 833,000 Americans between 12 and 17 carried a gun at least once during the year. The second leading cause of death for Americans ages 15 to 24 is homicide (murder), and 80 percent of homicides are...

Teenage filmmakers: students at the Ghetto Film School are learning how to make movies.(Teen Scene)
April 28, 2006... The next big thing in movies might not come from a Hollywood bigwig. It may be made at the Ghetto Film School (GFS) in New York City. GFS is a film school where students learn to write scripts, act, direct, record, and edit their own...

Hired! Fired! Hired again! Is working for a family member always this weird?(Readers' Theater)(Play)
April 28, 2006... Cast of Characters Narrators 1, 2, 3--people who tell the story Cody Lane--a 14-year-old boy Mrs. Lane--Cody's mom Mr. Lane--Cody's dad Uncle Charlie--Cody's uncle Sharon and Terry--Cody's friends Scene 1 ...

Get paid: want a paycheck to go with your summer?(Reality Check)
April 28, 2006... Let's face it. Summer fun costs money. Movies, concerts, and clothes all have price tags. You're going to need to earn some cash. And the job hunt starts now. Here are some simple tips from experts at the College Board and Sylvan Learning...

The job search is on.(Reality Check)
April 28, 2006... * What can you do this summer to have fun and make money? Remember the job hunting tips you read, and label each statement below true (T) or false (F). 1. -- The only thing you should think about when choosing a job is how much it...

What's so funny?(Extra Stuff)
April 28, 2006... Watch where you're going! One wrong turn and you'll plow into the flower bed! This lawn mower won't run out of gas, but it might get thirsty. Fill in this worker's word bubble and send it in. Remember to include your name, grade, and city or...

Cookie thief!(Brainteaser)
April 28, 2006... Someone took the last cookie from the cookie jar! Four sisters, Sally, Jane, Erin, and Ellen, were the only people around. Here's what they say: Sally: "I didn't do it!" Jane: "It was Erin!" Erin: "It was Sally!" Ellen: "It...

From the editor.(Teacher's Guide)(Editorial)
April 28, 2006... Working hard doesn't always have to feel like hard work. This issue sets out to educate your students about the different kinds of exciting jobs that are available to them now and after graduation. The cover story emphasizes the idea that most...

Write your resume.(Writing Practice)
April 28, 2006... Fill in the blanks in this form to practice putting yourself on paper. Name -- Street Address -- City -- State -- ZIP -- Phone number (--) E-mail address -- Objective (Write the job title you would like to have.) ...

Volcano islands.(Reading a Map)
April 28, 2006... The state of Hawaii is made up of many islands. The largest island is also called Hawaii. This map of Hawaii shows Kilauea, the volcano you read about in this issue. Study the map, and then circle the best word or words to complete each...