Know Your World Extra articles from April 2007

Know Your World Extra archives from April 2007

Mystery heads.(World Wonders)
April 6, 2007... Here's looking at you, kid. These statues are called moai (moh-EYE). There are more than 880 of them on Easter Island, a speck of land in the South Pacific Ocean. The moai were made about 1,000 years ago by the people who lived on the island,...

Q&A with Marisa Lauren: singer and actress from TV's South of Nowhere.(Hot Topics)(Interview)
April 6, 2007... You may not have heard of her--yet--but you will. Marisa Lauren, 26, has been appearing in commercials since she was 6. Now the actress can be seen on The N's South of Nowhere and has guest-starred on shows such as Drake & Josh and Charmed....

Letters to the editor.(Letter to the editor)
April 6, 2007... Dear Editor, I read "Dropped Calls" [issue 4]. I think the story was cool because it gets kids thinking. I think kids should have cell phones. Do you? Thomas F. Pemberville, Ohio Thomas, I think it's fine for kids to...

Turtle power.("Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", movie )
April 6, 2007... Cowabunga! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back. The new film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles brings the superheroes out of their shells. "When people hear you're doing a Turtles movie, everyone [thinks of] too much pizza and cowabunga" says...

Cool dates.(Chronology)
April 6, 2007... * April 7 Action star and martial artist Jackie Chan was born in 1954 in Hong Kong, China. * April 9 Pop singer Jesse McCartney was born in 1987 in New York, New York. * April 22 It's Earth Day! The first Earth Day was...

Shell shock: sea turtles are in danger. This teen is here to help.(Cover story)
April 6, 2007... Know Your Words The words defined here are in the story. nutrients (N00-tree-uhnts) substances that promote growth extinct (ik-STINGKT) no longer in existence predator (PREH-duh-ter) an animal that lives by...

Slick debate: should oil companies drill for oil in Alaska?(Debate It!)
April 6, 2007... Herds of caribou roam in Alaska. Grizzly bears live there too. In Alaska's Bristol Bay, there are endangered right whales. There also might be oil. And that could be a problem for wildlife. Americans depend on oil and natural gases to fuel...

Flush: when Noah's father ends up in jail, Noah's plan goes down the toilet.(Readers' Theater)(Play)(Reprint)
April 6, 2007... Cast of Characters Narrators 1, 2, and 3--people who tell the story Deputy--a police officer Noah Underwood--a teenage boy Paine Underwood--Noah's father Donna Underwood--Noah's mother Abbey Underwood--Noah's sister...

Save the world: a little change can make a big difference.(Reality Check)
April 6, 2007... That chocolate pudding you had for dessert was delicious! You lick the lid, and you're ready to throw out the container--along with the plastic spoon. Stop right there! You can recycle that spoon! Recycling is the practice of using items or...

Frog prince.(Extra Stuff: What's So Funny?)
April 6, 2007... What is this frog saying? Put something funny in the word bubble, and send it to us. We print our favorite entries. Remember to include your name, grade, and hometown. Hop to it.

What's so funny? Entry.(Extra Stuff: What's So Funny?)
April 6, 2007... (from issue 8) "This is what happens when your mom dresses you!" Zachary K., grade 7, Copeland, Kansas E-mail your entried to: kyw@weeklyreader.com Or mail your entries to: "What's So Funny?" Extra/Weekly Reader ...

Brainteaser.(Extra Stuff: What's So Funny?)
April 6, 2007... Can you answer these riddles? 1. What has a face and hands but cannot see or touch? 2. What has an ear but cannot hear? 3. What has a spine but no backbone? Answer Key 1. a clock, 2. corn, 3. a book

Know your words.(Understanding Vocabulary)
April 6, 2007... 'Shell Shock' and Rush Match the words you learned in this issue with their definitions. WORD DEFINITION --1. anatomy A. no longer in existence --2. nutrients B. a bright reddish purple --3. activist C....

Easter island.(Using a Map)
April 6, 2007... This map shows Easter Island. Study the map, and then answer the questions below. 1. Your plane lands in the capital of Easter Island. What is the name of the capital? 2. Name one of the volcanoes on Easter Island. 3. You want to...

Flush.(Reading Comprehension)
April 6, 2007... How well do you remember the play Flush? Circle the letter of the correct answer to each question below. 1. Where does Noah visit his dad? A. at work B. at home C. in jail 2. How was Paine caught by the police? A....

In hot water.(World Wonders)
April 27, 2007... Want to take a bath? Don't dive into this colorful hot spring. Its blue center is almost 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot springs are pools of water heated from deep below Earth's surface. This is the Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National...

That's a rap! Extra's write-a-rap contest winners.(Hot Topics)
April 27, 2007... We asked--and boy, did you deliver! Extra received almost 150 entries for the Write-a-Rap contest. Some entries were serious; some were silly. You sent us group entries, solo entries, and multiple entries. No rap was the same, but they all had...

Q&A with Daniel Radcliffe: star of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.(Interview)
April 27, 2007... Attention, all Muggles: Harry Potter is back! Extra caught up with 17-year-old Daniel Radcliffe, Harry Potter himself. Potter and the Order Phoenix will be in theaters on 13, 2007. Extra: In the book, Harry Potter is sick of being famous....

Cool dates.(Calendar)
April 27, 2007... * May 5 Ole! It's . Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for May 5). This day celebrates the Mexican victory over French occupational forces in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * May 12 Happy birthday, Birdman!...

Summer movie spectacular: mutants and pirates and wizards, oh my!(Feature Story)
April 27, 2007... Summer is a great time to go to the movies. There are more movies aimed at teens during the summer because teens don't have to worry about going to school the next day. But with so many movies, where should you spend your hard-earned cash?...

A real-life action hero: will Joe be able to save the day at the movie theater?(Readers' Theater)(Play)
April 27, 2007... Cast of Characters Mrs. Meyers--Joe's mom Joe Meyers--a teen Narrators 1, 2, 3--people who tell the story Mr. Smith--a theater manager Mr. Jacobs--a theater customer Jamie} Joe's friends Chris} Joe's friends Ms....

Movie monsters: sometimes the worst-behaved creatures are in the audience!(Reality Check)
April 27, 2007... Have you ever seen The Hulk? You know, that big green monster that mild-mannered Bruce Banner turns into whenever he gets angry? Similar things happen to some people when they go to the movies. Of course, they don't turn into actual...

Drink up!(What's So Funny?)
April 27, 2007... It's so hot, even this camel is thirsty! Write something funny in the word bubble, and send it to us. Don't forget to include your name, grade, and hometown. We will print our favorite entry. What's So Funny? Entry (from issue 9) "Hey,...

Brainteaser sudoku.(What's So Funny?)
April 27, 2007... Each row, column, and minibox must have the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4. Each number can appear only once in each grouping. Can you fill in the blank squares? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Answer Key Brainteaser (page 16) [ILLUSTRATION...

A real-life action hero.(Reading Comprehension)
April 27, 2007... How well do you remember the play A Real-Life Action Hero? Circle the letter of the correct answer to each question below. 1. What does Joe want to do this summer? A. work at the movie theater B. play video games with his friends...

Yellowstone National Park.(Using a Map)
April 27, 2007... Study the map of Yellowstone National Park, and then answer the questions. 1. In which three states is Yellowstone National Park? -- 2. Name an attraction in Yellowstone National Park. -- 3. In which direction would you travel to...

Know your words.(Understanding Vocabulary)
April 27, 2007... 'Summer Hovie Spectacular' and A Real-Life Action Hero For each word, write the letter of its definition in the blank. WORD DEFINITION --1. violate A. important --2. expectations B. one of several...

Let's get together.(Using Compound Words)
April 27, 2007... A compound word is a combination of two smaller words. For example, earthquake is made up of the words earth and quake. Below is a list of invented compound words and a list of real compound words. Put the letter of the real word next...

This is to that.(Understanding Analogies)
April 27, 2007... An analogy is the relationship between one pair of words and a second pair of words. Here is an example of an analogy: Cat is to kitten as dog is to --. Figure out the relationship between the first two words. A kitten is a baby cat. The second...