Know Your World Extra articles from January 2005

Know Your World Extra archives from January 2005

Stinky busines: two Oklahoma boys rake up farmyards--and rake in money.(Teen Focus)
January 14, 2005... Some people plug their noses when they ride past a barnyard or a field of cows. The odor can be ripe, if you catch the drift. When Coy Funk sees the same pastures, he breathes in something else: the sweet scent of money! Growing up on a...

Celebrity power.(Hot Topics)
January 14, 2005... Hilary Duff is rich and famous, but the singer-actor also has a big heart. She visits kids in hospitals. She also joins kids at theme parks. Duff is one of more than 50 young celebrities behind Kids With A Cause. The group was formed in...

Zebra zone.(Hot Topics)(Movie Review)(Brief Article)
January 14, 2005... Racing Stripes is a clever and funny film about a zebra that thinks it's a racehorse. But take our word for it: The biggest stars of this live-action movie are two animated horseflies that love to get in deep, uh, manure. The movie opens...

Winging it.(Hot Topics)
January 14, 2005... Kai Rogers and his grandfather took quite a road trip last summer. They drove from Utah all the way to Alaska in a Volkswagen Beetle. The 3,000-mile trip was an experiment. It wasn't to see whether Kai and his grandfather could get along. (They...

Still in power.(Hot Topics)(Brief Article)
January 14, 2005... President George W. Bush is about to have a grand old party in Washington, D.C. He will be sworn in for his second term in office on January 20--also known as Inauguration Day. Bush was reelected as U.S. president in November, when he defeated...

What in the world? Clue #7: for previous clues and complete contest rules, visit www.weeklyreader.com/kyw.(Hot Topics)
January 14, 2005... This is the longest and largest structure in the world. It stretches for more than 4,500 miles across Asia. From high above, the structure looks like a snake as it crosses mountains and valleys. The history of this fortress goes back at least...

Pocket power: tiny motorcycles are a big hit. But are their young riders just asking for trouble?(Debate It!)
January 14, 2005... Motor scooters are out. The latest craze is the mini motorcycle, or "pocket bike." The two-wheelers are only 8 to 16 inches high. They weigh as little as 50 pounds. Pocket bikes are small, but they are fast. Many can go 40 miles per hour....

Born to drive: Mercedes thinks driving is scary. Some things are scarier.(Extra Play)(Play)
January 14, 2005... Characters Narrators 1 and 2: people who tell the story Mom (Dr. Montoya): mother of Mercedes Mercedes Montoya: a 16-year-old girl Mr. Mitchell: a driver's ed teacher Greg } driving students Erin Scene 1 Narrator...

Shark tale: Bethany Hamilton returns to the surf after losing an arm.(Cover Story)
January 14, 2005... What's your worst nightmare? Showing up at school in your underwear? Getting beaten up by some bullies? How about being attacked by a shark? That's just what happened to Bethany Hamilton when she was 13 years old. Bethany, now 14, has...

Just chillin': it's cold outside. You can shiver, or you can get cozy by dressing smart.(Reality Check)
January 14, 2005... "Make sure to bundle up before you go outside." Has anyone ever told you that? Or maybe you've heard this more severe warning: "You're going to freeze to death!" Why is it important to wear so much heavy clothing in the winter? After all, a...

Dress warmly: to stay warm.(Brief Article)
January 14, 2005... Seal tight. Wrap a scarf around your neck to shield it from the cold and wind. A scarf can also be used to cover your mouth and protect your lips from getting chapped. Tuck the scarf into your sweater or jacket so it doesn't snag on anything....

Close-up.(Just for You)
January 14, 2005... Look closely. Can you tell what is pictured here? a. orange [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] b. artichoke [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Sound off.(Just for You)
January 14, 2005... Which superpower would you want most? [] to fly [] to have X-ray vision [] to turn invisible [] to stay young [] to have great strength [] to heal others [] to shrink [] to have great speed [] to have...

Power play.(Just for You)
January 14, 2005... Every sound system has a power button--and a lot of other buttons. On some systems the power button can be hard to find. Look at the list of silly phrases to the right. All the letters in the words power button are hidden in one of the five...

From the editor.(Teacher's Guide)
January 14, 2005... What could be sadder than a young person who suffers a tragedy? What could be more uplifting than a young person who overcomes adversity to share that story to inspire others? Few stories have tugged at our heartstrings more than the sad...

Born to drive.(Reading for comprehension)
January 14, 2005... How well do you remember the play Born to Drive? Answer the questions below to find out. Check the correct answer to each question. 1. What is the profession of Mercedes's Mom? -- a. lawyer -- b. doctor -- c. nurse 2....

I 'C' a shark.(Using contest clues)
January 14, 2005... Here are 10 statements about sharks. Read each statement. Fill in each blank with a C word from the Word Bank. Use each word only once. Word Bank carnivore cartilage chum circles coast color constantly ...

Kid power.(Following directions)
January 14, 2005... Part I: The names of five famous "kids" are hidden in the rows of boxes. To reveal their identities, cross out each letter in an odd-numbered box. Do not mark the boxes that contain even numbers. When you are finished, write the remaining...

Great Britain and Ireland.(Reading a map)
January 14, 2005... Study the map. Then circle the correct word or words to finish each statement. 1. England and Scotland share an island with Ireland | Wales. 2. The body of water between Ireland and England is the Irish | North Sea. 3. England's...

Teen focus essay contest.
January 14, 2005... Are you a perfect fit for the Teen Focus page? Tell us something interesting about yourself. Do you have your own business? Do you have an interesting hobby? Have you done something noteworthy that you want to share with other KYW Extra...