Know Your World Extra articles from October 2006

Know Your World Extra archives from October 2006

Hard rock.(World Wonders)
October 13, 2006... What cut this rock in half? This granite rock formation is called Split Apple Rock. It is part of Abel Tasman National Park in New Zealand. The native Maori tribes told a legend, or story, about two fighting brothers who split the rock in half....

The bat man: the bat man lives in New Jersey ... with 19 bats!(Hot Topics)
October 13, 2006... This man knows real vampires--vampire bats, that is. He lives with them and feeds them. He knows everything about them. Joseph D'Angeli is a chiroptologist (ky * rop * TAH * luh * jist), or a scientist who studies bats. He runs an...

Home sweet home.(Hot Topics)
October 13, 2006... If you found out you were the rightful owner of Dracula's castle, would you want to live there? The former owner of this castle, Dominic Hapsburg, just found out he can move back into his family home. There's only one catch. It's known as...

Jack-o'-boats!(Hot Topics)
October 13, 2006... Nick Hamilton races his girlfriend Christy on a pond in Ohio. Their boats are giant, hollowed-out pumpkins! Motors make them go. Each pumpkin weighed more than 600 pounds before it became a boat.

Cool dates.
October 13, 2006... October 14 Singer/actress Ashanti (full name: Ashanti Douglas) turns 26. October 14 Singer Usher (full name: Usher Raymond) turns 28. October 28 Academy Award-nominated actor Joaquin Phoenix turns 32. ...

Skating to greatness: sixteen-year-old Ryan Sheckler's career is on a roll.(Cover story)
October 13, 2006... Last year, Ryan Sheckler won a truck at a skateboarding competition. He had to wait a year to drive it, though, because he was only 15. He's one of the youngest professional skaters out there, and he's probably the best. Ryan has been...

Gotcha! Should schools have security cameras?(Debate It!)
October 13, 2006... Do you ever feel as though you are being watched? In many schools across the country, you are. Increasing numbers of schools are using security cameras to monitor students. "It's hard for me and the teachers to be everywhere, so this gives...

The moment: is she too scared to be a star?(Readers' Theater)
October 13, 2006... Cast of Characters Narrators 1, 2, 3--people who tell the story Mr. Brown--drama teacher Kacie Tanner--high school student Jan--Kacie's best friend Jared--Kacie's brother Mrs. Tanner--Kacie's mom Mr....

Picture perfect: capture the moment! Read these tips for taking great photos.(Reality Check)
October 13, 2006... A good picture is worth a thousand words. A bad picture is worth just one word: ouch. If you want to fill your photo album with pictures that look good, you'll need to learn some tricks of the trade. Here are some tips from the Weekly Reader...

See food.(Stuff: What's So Funny?)
October 13, 2006... Watch out! This cat looks hungry, and this fish seems scared. Write something funny in the word bubble, and send it to us. Be sure to include your name, grade, and hometown. We'll need that information if we print your entry. E-mail your...

Brainteaser.(Stuff: What's So Funny?)
October 13, 2006... Try to puzzle this one out. Two geese are in front of a goose, two geese are behind a goose, and a goose is between two geese. What is the smallest number of geese that could be flying in this flock? The smallest number of geese is...

From the editor.(Editorial)
October 13, 2006... Sometimes the best way for a student to cope with difficult times is to look back at his or her proudest moments. This issue focuses on those best moments. Students will read a profile of champion skateboarder Ryan Sheckler and a readers'...

Know your words: "skating to greatness" and the moment.(Building Vocabulary)
October 13, 2006... Match the new words you learned in this issue with their definitions. WORD DEFINITION --1. professional A. those who speak out --2. dedication against other people --3. detractors B. amazing --4....

New Zealand.(Using a Map)
October 13, 2006... New Zealand is a nation in the southern Pacific Ocean. It is made up of two main islands, North Island and South Island, and numerous smaller islands. Directions: Study the map and then answer the questions below. 1. The giant split rock...

The difference between there, their, and they're.(Grammar Practice)
October 13, 2006... The three words above sound the same. But they have different meanings and spellings. The three words can be confusing. Here are three rules you should know when you use there, their, and they're. RULE ...

Write-a-rap contest.
October 13, 2006... About the Contest Know Your World Extra invites student readers to enter original rap lyrics about their friends, family, or school. The winner will receive $50. The winning rap will also be produced as a finished music track and posted on...