U.S. Kids

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Dear Parent.(Brief article)

Jul 01, 2007; SerVaas, Cory ... Dear Parent, Beginning with the September/October 2007 issue, U.S. Kids magazine is being incorporated into Jack and Jill magazine. Jack and Jill will provide the same great stories, puzzles, and contests your child looks forward to in each issue. And while your child ...

Monkey see, monkey do.(Short story)

Jul 01, 2007; Mullen, John ... Samantha woke up one Saturday morning. She got dressed, brushed her hair, and opened her bedroom door. Her little brother, Jimmy, was waiting. "Ooga, Ooga!" he shouted, jumping at her. Samantha jumped back, startled. "You little monkey !" she yelled. Jimmy grinned ....

Food find.(Brief article)

Jul 01, 2007; Timberman, Sherry ... An English nobleman named John Montague invented a convenient and popular food more than 200 years ago. To find out what it was, collect the letters as directed below. 1 in the bread and apple 2 in the fish ...

Itty-bitty bad boys.(Germs! Germs! Germs!)(Brief article)(Book review)

Jul 01, 2007; Katz, Bobbi ... How can something as small as germs cause such big problems? Now in the pages of Germs! you can find out. "A tummy ache? "A cold? "The flu? "We can give them all to you. "We're on the ground. We re ...

What Do I Wish?(Poem)

Jul 01, 2007; Hargett, Jeanne B. ... <Pre> WHAT DO I WISH? I do not wish to creep or crawlOn six thin legs, sized extra small.I would not wish to be a gnat;Even wings are not worth that!I do not care to wink or ...

Super-silly summer sports.(Brief article)

Jul 01, 2007 ... Are you in the run for fun? Then hold your own special sports extravaganza in your backyard. Invite your friends to join the competition and fun. Radical Running Races Time individual runners or teams as they sprint to the finish. Race ideas: Reverse Running--Run ...

Max-imum tasty!(Cooking With Max)(Brief article)(Book review)

Jul 01, 2007 ... Not many books grow out of a first-grade reading assignment, but this one did. Just last year, young Max Nania needed to practice his writing for school. So he decided to write down some recipes he and his mother had made up to go along with stories they had read together. ...

Elmer Gumshoe's tree hunt.(Brief article)

Jul 01, 2007 ... Tree detective Elmer Gumshoe needs your help. He knows there are many kinds of trees in this forest. He also knows that you can figure out what kind each one is by examining its leaves and bark. Use the pictures in the folder below to match the letter on each tree TREES ...

The cautious earthworm.(Brief article)

Jul 01, 2007; Corbett, Geoff ... An earthworm would like to enjoy the spring weather. But these birds are watching. Can you circle ...

On the run.(cheetah)(Brief article)

Jul 01, 2007 ... All cats are quick, but here's one that's just plain fast. The cheetah, native to Africa, is a long, lean predator that relies on its blazing foot-speed to catch its prey. It has been clocked at around 70 miles per hour. On many roads and streets, that would let it pass your ...

Adventures of the puzzle squad.

Jul 01, 2007; Partington, Maria ... OUTER BANKS, NORTH CAROLINA MARCH 72[degrees] Come join us as we ride the ferry over to the Outer Banks islands. We'll be looking for wild ponies and pirate ships. Maybe we'll even see some surfers. Can you find these things: * Life ...

Roll-a-dance.(Brief article)

Jul 01, 2007 ... Hello! Margo Twinkletoes, here, U.S. Kids dance instructor. Can you help me create some fun new dances? Don't worry if you've never danced before; the funnier and sillier your dance, the better. Just follow the steps below. 1. Borrow a die from a board game. 2. Roll ...

The U.S. Kids open.(game)(Brief article)

Jul 01, 2007 ... Welcome to the U.S. Kids Pencil Golf Tournament. Play our course solo or with friends. You just need a pencil. (Player groups, try different color pencils.) 1. Place your pencil tip on "Start." 2. With eyes closed, draw a line from the tee to the green marked "1." ...

Down to earth.(Gravity Is a Mystery)(Brief article)(Book review)

Jul 01, 2007 ... Every wonder why you don't fly into space? Everybody knows it's gravity. But how does gravity work? You could ask a scientist, but here's a secret: Even the scientists don't really understand how gravity works; they just know that it does. Push 'em in a corner and ask ...

Bumpy, lumpy worms.(Recipe)(Brief article)

Jul 01, 2007 ... Have you ever eaten a worm? Here's your chance With this easy, no-cook recipe, you can make tasty "worms" that won't wiggle in your mouth or make you sick. WHAT YOU NEED (Serves 1 or 2): * 9 ounces (half a jar) smooth peanut butter * 3 tablespoons honey ...

Ask Doctor Cory.

Jul 01, 2007; SerVaas, Cory ... Dear Dr. Cory: Are water aerobics dangerous? Melissa Thrun Glenwood Springs, Colorado Dear Melissa: Water aerobics are one of the safest forms of exercise, and they can give your whole body a good workout. Of course, if you have any ...

Rag doll salad.(Recipe)(Brief article)

Jul 01, 2007; Wilharm, Sharon ... <Pre> You Will Need: 1 large lettuce leaf 1 tomato slice 1 carrot, peeled and cut into stick 1 celery stalk, cut into sticks 1 cheese slice, grated 1 small box raisins </Pre> Directions: 1. To make the rag doll, place the lettuce in the center of the plate ....

To our friends at U.S. Kids.(Letter to the editor)

Jul 01, 2007 ... We thank you for supporting our efforts to teach children a healthy lifestyle. As U.S. Kids magazine merges with our popular Jack and Jill magazine starting with the September/October 2007 issue, U.S. Kids readers will see the same popular art, poetry, and other scholarship ...

Summertime.(Poem)

Jul 01, 2007; Tichenor, Marcie ... <Pre> Summertime Summertime means summer heat,Roughened, toughened, barefoot feet,Pouring rainbows from a hose,Splashing puddles with ...