Know Your World Extra articles from April 2008

Know Your World Extra archives from April 2008

Water wings.(World Wonders)(Brief article)
April 18, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Has the mountain sprung a leak? This is Angel Falls in Venezuela, the world's highest waterfall. It's more than 3,000 feet high. That's 15 times higher than Niagara Falls! The waterfall is so high that wind turns the...

Q&A Christina Ricci: with star of this summer's Speed Racer.(Hot Topics)(Interview)
April 18, 2008... Go, Speed, go! On May 9, Speed Racer races into theaters. The movie is based on a 1960s cartoon. It's the story of Speed (played by Emile Hirsch), a race car driver who must win a huge race to save his family's business. But when evil Royalton...

Extra's write-a-rap contest winner.(Hot Topics)(Brief article)
April 18, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] We asked you to send us your raps about someone you admire. Whether you rapped about aunts or teachers or celebrities, you definitely spread the love. We received many entries to this year's contest. It was difficult...

Cool dates.(Hot Topics)(Brief article)(Calendar)
April 18, 2008... * April 19 Woo-hoo! The Simpsons, first appeared on The Tracey Ullman Show in 1987. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * April 22 It's Earth Day. What can you do to make the world a better place? Try recycling and conserving energy. ...

Notable news: let's look back at what happened this school year.(FEATURE STORY)
April 18, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A lot has happened this school year. From the news about millions of unsafe toys last summer to the surprising win of an underdog team in the Super Bowl, there was barely a dull moment. We take a look back at some of...

Summer school? Should schools be in session year-round?(Debate It!)
April 18, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] School's out for summer! Or maybe just for two weeks. Some schools have classes all year. The phrase year-round school might instantly bring groans. But students in year-round schools go to class the same number of...

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: a magical knight causes heads to roll.(Readers' Theater)(Play)
April 18, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cast of Characters Narrators 1, 2, 3--people who tell the story King Arthur--the king of England Green Knight--a mysterious knight Sir Gawain--one of King Arthur's knights of the Round Table ...

Always be prepared: make a first-aid kit in case of an emergency.(Reality Check)(Brief article)
April 18, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Emergencies can happen anywhere at any time. From scrapes and bruises to more serious injuries, it is best to follow the Boy Scouts' motto: Be prepared. It is important to have a first-aid kit handy, just in case...