Know Your World Extra articles from February 2008

Know Your World Extra archives from February 2008

Step to the castle.(World Wonders)(Brief article)
February 15, 2008... These dream-like steps are the Pamukkale basins. They are found in the country of Turkey. Scientists think this strange landscape started forming more than 15,000 years ago. It's still creating itself today. Here's how. Underground water...

What a trip? Backstage at Disney's College road trip.(Hot Topics)
February 15, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Just imagine: You're almost finished with high school. You want to move on to the next part of your life. You'll be treated as an adult and maybe go to college. First, however, you need to check out the different...

Q&A with Raven-Symone: star of College Road Trip.(Interview)(Brief article)
February 15, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] She began acting at 3 as Bill Cosby's granddaughter Olivia on The Cosby Show. She had her own show, That's So Raven, on the Disney Channel. She's even been a Cheetah Girl. Now, Raven-Symone, 22, is starring in...

Cool dates.(Brief article)(Calendar)
February 15, 2008... * February 18 We cannot tell a lie: It's Presidents' Day. We honor George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * February 20 Happy birthday, Rihanna. The "Umbrella" singer turns 20 today. * February 21 Attention,...

Are you at risk: knowing about a deadly infection can keep you from catching it.(Table)
February 15, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ashton Bonds, 17, died last October. The teen from Moneta, Virginia, became infected with a deadly bacterium. The germ is called MRSA (pronounced MER-sah), which stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus...

Facing the music: should people be fined for illegally downloading songs?(Debate It!)
February 15, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] How much would you pay for that Carrie Underwood single? One dollar? Two? How about more than $200,000? Many people illegally download songs. Currently, people in 7.8 million homes have used file-sharing programs...

The hound of the Baskervilles: was the death from a curse--or was it murder?(Readers' Theater)(Play)
February 15, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cast of Characters Narrators 1, 2, 3--people who tell the story Dr. James Mortimer--Sir Charles Baskerville's doctor and friend Sherlock Holmes--a detective Dr. Watson--Holmes's assistant Sir...

Ads don't always add up: watch out for that fine print!(Reality Check)(Brief article)
February 15, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ads in magazines and pop-up ads on the Internet can seem almost too good to be true. They usually are. Companies make ads to get your attention, often by any means. They don't care if they get your hopes up; they...

Monkeying around.(What's So Funny?)(Brief article)
February 15, 2008... Talk about getting that monkey off your back! What is this monkey thinking? Write something in the bubble, and send it to us. Be sure to include your name and hometown. We'll print our favorite entries. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Answer...

From the editor.(Teacher's Guide)(Editorial)
February 15, 2008... Dear Teachers, Because of the recent news stories about teens dying of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus [MRSA] infections, we thought giving students the facts was important. Teens are at risk of contracting the virus and it can...

The Hound of the Baskervilles: how well do you remember the play The Hound of the Baskervilles? Circle the letter of the correct answer to each question below.(Reading Comprehension)(Brief article)
February 15, 2008... 1. What caused the curse on the Baskerville family? A. Sir Hugo Baskerville kidnapped a girl, and then a demon dog killed them both. B. Sir Henry Baskerville stole his uncle's inheritance money. C. Barrymore killed Sir Charles...

Turkey: study the map, and then answer the questions.(Map Skills)
February 15, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. What is the capital of Turkey? -- 2. Which sea is located north of Turkey? -- 3. What are three countries that border Turkey? -- 4. In which direction would you travel to get from Ankara to Konya? --...

Know your words: "Are You at Risk?" and The Hound of the Baskervilles: for each word, write the letter of its definition in the blank.(Building Vocabulary)(Brief article)
February 15, 2008... WORD DEFINITION --1. fatal A. a germ that can cause disease --2. infection B. protected, safe --3. phosphorus C. deadly --4. moor D. a chemical that glows...