U.S. Kids back issues from November 2003:
Patchwords.
Nov 01, 2003; ... Curl up with this patchword quilt! Use the picture clues to fill in the puzzle. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Answers: 1. coat, 2 ....
Yee Smaxe and Gesslas.(Short Story)
Nov 01, 2003; ... Mole squinted at the crowd hurrying toward his newspaper office. He hopped up from his typewriter. "They're coming to congratulate me," he said. "They must all be as thrilled as I am with the Field and Forest News." But when Mole opened the front door, he didn't find a thrilled ...
On Thanksgiving Day.(Poem)
Nov 01, 2003; ... <Pre> On Thanksgiving Day When Thanksgiving Daycomes in the fall,Thanksgiving meals aredifferent for all. It's said that thecottontail rabbitEats Thanksgiving carrotsout of habit. Thanksgiving dinnerfor small gray miceAre ...
Hiccups.(how it works)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2003; ... Hic! Hic! Hic! Where do those funny little noises come from when you have the hiccups? To find out, let's take a closer look at what happens when you have the hiccups. Beneath your lungs is a large muscle called the diaphragm (DIE-uh-fram). When this muscle tightens up slowly, ...
Art is good for your health!(poster contest)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Sharpen your pencils and your spelling skills for this installment of the Thomas Kinkade pester contest. As you are studying our spelling words, pick one of these parts you'd like to illustrate. Do your best job, then send it to us at Body Parts, U.S. Kids, Box 567, ...
Book review: skeleton.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Skeleton, by Steve Parker Dorling Kindersley Eyewitness Books, New York 64 pages What's Known About Bone * Why isn't hitting your funny bone funny? * Why can't you cut anything with your shoulder blades? * Why don't your kneecaps keep your legs ...
The plate slate.
Nov 01, 2003 ... Use the kids' food hints below to seat them for their nutritious Thanksgiving feast. Ex: Carl and Will love turkey, but Will also likes vegetables, so Carl sits by the turkey. 1. Will: Loves vegetables, but wants to be near the turkey, too. ...
Power pyramid.(measure your heart rate)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Red Zone Power Zone Kick-it Zone Healthy Heart Zone Fat-Burning Zone Burn it! Kick it! Get in the power zone! What's your favorite sport or activity? Like to bike? How much do you walk? Want to play soccer? Do it! Do it! Do it! And ...
Volley girl.(Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
Nov 01, 2003 ... I like to play volleyball at school. I am trying out for the team next year. I hope Cassie will play. She helped me with my serve. I have always wanted to play ...
Reading together.(Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
Nov 01, 2003; ... I love reading, how about you? I like reading how about you? Who ...
Powerful pet.(Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
Nov 01, 2003; ... I have a pet guinea pig. His name is Bruiser. I got him for my birthday! He loves his yogurt treats! He will climb on by shoulder ...
Adventures of the puzzle squad.
Nov 01, 2003; ... Place: OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, WASHINGTON Time: APRIL Temperature: 60[degrees] The Puzzle Squad kids are packing up their rain gear and traveling to Olympic National Park in Washington. They are looking for the only rain forest in the continental United ...
Make a star of David.
Nov 01, 2003; ... The Star of David is a symbol for Jews around the world. For your Hanukkah party, make this six-painted star. YOU WILL NEED: Scissors Colored paper Pencil Ruler Glue or tape String DIRECTIONS: ...
The Christmas star.
Nov 01, 2003 ... Those who celebrate Christmas also have a star to symbolize their faith. And Like the Star of ...
Get a jump on fitness!
Nov 01, 2003 ... It may be cold outside, but this ankle f skipper will keep you hopping. YOU WILL NEED: 1 large plastic coffee can lid 3 feet of string or yarn 1 metal jar lid Scissors DIRECTIONS: 1. Ask an adult to help you ...
All I want for Christmas is a Tulip Time trip!(Tulip Time Scholarship Games)
Nov 01, 2003 ... Let Santa know you have been very good this year-- * very good at spelling; * very good at running; * very good at golf, tennis, basketball, soccer and all the other events at the Fitness Farm in April. Maybe he'll bring you a trip to the Tulip ...
Patty's pen pals.
Nov 01, 2003 ... Hi, I'm Patty. I Just received a letter from one of my pen pals. Replace each picture with a word so you can read the letter, too. This one is from my friend in England. Her name is Sara. Dear Patty, I live near a harbor. It has a lot of ship. Today i found out that ...
Ask doctor Cory.
Nov 01, 2003; ... Dear Dr. Cory: What causes heart attacks? Megan Griglia Pennsylvania Dear Dr. Cory: Why do people get heart attacks? Rachel Daugherty Michigan Dear Megan and Rachel: Heart attacks and ...
Fruit picks.
Nov 01, 2003 ... Feast your eyes on these yummy fruit entries that our readers sent in! These semifinalists are now in the running for the grand prize (see page 12) to be announced ...