Recently added articles from Know Your World Extra:
Water wings.(World Wonders)(Brief article)
Apr 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 water into mist before it reaches the ...
Q&A Christina Ricci: with star of this summer's Speed Racer.(Hot Topics)(Interview)
Apr 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 Industries does everything in its power to ...
Extra's write-a-rap contest winner.(Hot Topics)(Brief article)
Apr 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 choosing a winner, but after reading ...
Cool dates.(Hot Topics)(Brief article)(Calendar)
Apr 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. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Notable news: let's look back at what happened this school year.(FEATURE STORY)
Apr 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 the most talked-about stories of this ...
Summer school? Should schools be in session year-round?(Debate It!)
Apr 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 days as students in traditional schools ...
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: a magical knight causes heads to roll.(Readers' Theater)(Play)
Apr 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)
Apr 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 something does happen. First-aid kits are ...
Into the darkness.(World Wonders)(Brief article)
Mar 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 360-foot-deep main cave to see one of the ...
Q&A with Kyle Massey: star of the TV show Cory in the House.(Hot Topics)(Interview)(Brief article)
Mar 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 Washington, D.C., when his dad becomes a ...
Something new under the sun.(Brief article)
Mar 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 renewable energy, a resource that can ...
Letter to the editor.(Letter to the editor)
Mar 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 ...
Cool dates.(Calendar)
Mar 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 OMITTED] * April 12 In ...
Pregnancy 101: a young celebrity's shocking news reflects a serious teen problem.(Feature Story)
Mar 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 theaters, Juno was a big hit ...
A test you can't study for: should students be required to take Breathalyzer tests at school?(Debate It!)
Mar 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 Destructive Decisions (SADD), three of every ...
Kidnapping Indiana Skywalker: adults are no match for a 10-year-old.(Reader's Theater)(Play)
Mar 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)
Mar 28, 2008 ... We've heard of casual Fridays, but this is ridiculous! What are these women thinking? Write something in the thought bubbles, and ...
From the editor.(Teacher's Guide)(Editorial)
Mar 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 Juno showcases a teen who becomes pregnant ...
England.(Map Skills)(Brief article)
Mar 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 direction would ...
Know your words.(Building Vocabulary)(Brief article)
Mar 28, 2008 ... <Pre> "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 -- 3. statistics C. money for the ...