Know Your World Extra articles from March 2008

Know Your World Extra archives from March 2008

Double feature.(World Wonders)(Brief article)
March 7, 2008... What a beautiful view! This is an amphitheater (AM-fuh-thee-i-ter) in Taormina, Italy. An amphitheater is a type of theater in which the seats form a semicircle around the stage. Each row of seats is higher than the row in front of it, so the...

Can you hear me now? Horton Hears a Who arrives in theaters.(Hot Topics)(Brief article)
March 7, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Listen up! Do you hear that? No? There's definitely someone there, calling out for help. What? You don't see him? You don't hear him? Horton, the elephant in Dr. Seuss's classic book Horton Hears a Who, knows...

Mayor of Who-ville.(Q&A With Steve Carell)(Interview)(Brief article)
March 7, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You may know Steve Carell as Michael Scott from NBC's The Office. Or maybe you know him as the star of last year's Evan Almighty. Well, now the funnyman has an even sillier role--the mayor of Who-ville. Extra caught...

Cool dates.(Brief article)(Calendar)
March 7, 2008... * March 10 Happy birthday, Carrie Underwood! The country singer turns 25 today. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * March 17 Top of the morning to you on this Saint Patrick's Day! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * March 20 Winter is officially...

The truth about global warming: the fate of the world looks grim--but we can help.(Feature Story)
March 7, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Just a few degrees. That's all it's taking to damage the environment. Over the past 100 years, Earth's average temperature has risen about 1 degree. Scientists predict that in 100 years, the temperature will have...

Too young to drive? Should states raise the driving age?(Debate It!)(Brief article)
March 7, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Marcus got exactly what he wanted for his 16th birthday--the keys to his brand-new car. He had just gotten his license, and his parents let him take the new car out for a spin with his friend Julia. The two were...

Blocked out: Tim can't rest easy when a couch is in his way.(Readers' Theater)(Play)
March 7, 2008... Cast of Characters Narrators 1 and 2--people who tell the story Tim Whaley--a 15-year-old boy Brooke Whaley--Tim's 13-year-old sister Mr. Rayston--Tim and Brooke's 75-year-old neighbor Jerome--Tim and Brooke's 16-year-old...

Family matters.(Reality Check)(Brief article)
March 7, 2008... Whatever family tree, you grew on, you are part of a long and interesting history. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Who are the people in your past? Do you know a funny or "famous" story about long-ago relatives? Do you know when your family...

Human pretzel.(What's So Funny?)(Brief article)
March 7, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This doesn't seem like a comfortable way to relax! What is this girl thinking? Write something funny in the bubble and send it to us. Be sure to include your name and hometown. We'll print our favorite entries. ...

From the editor.(Teacher's Guide)(Editorial)
March 7, 2008... Dear Teachers, Global warming is a hot-button issue. Regardless of their political affiliation, most people agree that it is important for students to learn about the damage being done to the environment so that we can all work together...

Italy.(Map Skills)(Brief article)
March 7, 2008... Study the map, and then answer the questions. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. What is the capital of Italy? 2. Which city is on the Arno River? 3. Name three countries that border Italy. 4. In which direction would you travel to...

Know your words.(Building Vocubulary)(Brief article)
March 7, 2008... "The Truth About Global Warming" and Blocked Out For each word, write the letter of its definition in the blank. WORD DEFINITION --1. atmosphere A. the air surrounding Earth --2. scrawny B....

Into the darkness.(World Wonders)(Brief article)
March 28, 2008... Step into the belly of the beast--Gaping Gill. This cave's entrance is in Ingleborough Hill in Yorkshire Dales, England. It is one of the most famous caves in the country. Spelunkers (spih-LUN-kurs), or trained cave explorers, can go into the...

Q&A with Kyle Massey: star of the TV show Cory in the House.(Hot Topics)(Interview)(Brief article)
March 28, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] We were introduced to him as Cory, Raven-Symone's money-loving younger brother on the Disney show That's So Raven. Now Cory's out on his own in Cory in the House. Kyle Massey, 16, plays Cory Baxter, who moves to...

Something new under the sun.(Brief article)
March 28, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The sun can make the day bright, provide heat... and power cars! Most cars use gasoline. However, Earth's supply of oil, the fossil fuel from which gasoline is made, will not last forever. Solar power is a type of...

Letter to the editor.(Letter to the editor)
March 28, 2008... Dear Editor, I love Know Your World Extra and the play The Adventures of Tom Sawyer [issue 2]. My favorite part is when Tom and Becky talk to each other. I also liked the play The Odyssey [issue 1]. The plays you put in your magazines are...

Cool dates.(Calendar)
March 28, 2008... * April 1 Plant a spaghetti tree, grab your joy buzzer, and watch out for pranksters on this April Fools' Day. * April 9 It's been a long time since he was a "Teenager." Gerard Way from My Chemical Romance turns 31. [ILLUSTRATION...

Pregnancy 101: a young celebrity's shocking news reflects a serious teen problem.(Feature Story)
March 28, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In December, Jamie Lynn Spears shocked her fans. She announced she is pregnant. The popular actor, who stars in the Nickelodeon show Zoey 101, is 16 years old. She says she will keep the baby. Meanwhile, in movie...

A test you can't study for: should students be required to take Breathalyzer tests at school?(Debate It!)
March 28, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Here are some sobering facts. Even though teens are not allowed to drink legally, alcohol abuse has become a problem at some schools. Students are showing up to school events drunk. According to Students Against...

Kidnapping Indiana Skywalker: adults are no match for a 10-year-old.(Reader's Theater)(Play)
March 28, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cast of Characters Narrators 1, 2, 3--people who tell the story Bill--a man who lost his job Sam--a man who lost his job Mrs. Jones--Casey's mother Casey Jones--a 5-year-old girl Johnny...

Business casual.(What's So Funny?)(Brief article)
March 28, 2008... We've heard of casual Fridays, but this is ridiculous! What are these women thinking? Write something in the thought bubbles, and send in your responses. Be sure to include your name and hometown. We'll print our favorite entries. ...

From the editor.(Teacher's Guide)(Editorial)
March 28, 2008... Dear Teachers, Teen pregnancy is not a new problem. Now, however, it seems that actors and other role models are having babies at young ages. Fans were shocked when Jamie Lynn Spears, 16, announced her pregnancy. This winter's smash hit...

England.(Map Skills)(Brief article)
March 28, 2008... Study the map, and then answer the questions. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. What is the capital of England? -- 2. Name the countries that border England. -- 3. Which city is located along the Trent River? -- 4. In which...

Know your words.(Building Vocabulary)(Brief article)
March 28, 2008... "Pregnancy 101" and Kidnapping Indiana Skywalker For each word, write the letter of its definition in the blank. WORD DEFINITION -- 1. ransom A. effects -- 2. comprehend B. facts, data ...