U.S. Kids back issues from January 2004:
Let it snow.
Jan 01, 2004; ... What do you think of when you think of snow? Please fill in the spaces with your answers. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Fast plants.(Classroom Science)(Students grow Brassica plants and help space research.)
Jan 01, 2004; ... A space snack should be: Small, to fit in a spaceship. Nourishing for hungry astronauts. Fast--lots of food in little time. Scientists are testing a plant called Brassica rapa with the help of kids growing it right in their classrooms? This kind of Brassica plant goes ...
Rover girl.
Jan 01, 2004 ... Sofi Collis knows about journeys. A long one brought her from a Russian orphanage to her new home and family in Scottsdale, Arizona not so long ago. So it's fitting that Sofi named the two NASA rovers set to land on Mars in January. "Spirit" and "Opportunity" were in ...
An a-maze-ing journey.
Jan 01, 2004 ... Guide your space probe from Mars to Jupiter by swinging around the asteroids named Curley, Larry, ...
Trouble in a small space.(Short Story)
Jan 01, 2004; ... "Sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty!" Diane Ames squeezed out the last of her pushups and dropped to the deck, tired but happy. "Better do some more, Sis," called her brother, Neil, from the hatchway. "It's tough to exercise in orbit." "Yeah, ...
Pumping blood.
Jan 01, 2004; ... Hidden in this puzzle are some great exercises. Can you find them? They are written up, down, forward, backward, and diagonally. <Pre> CYCLING DANCING ...
Patty's pen pals.
Jan 01, 2004 ... 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 Marseilles, France. Her name is Michele! Dear Patty. Do U like the [sea]? Then U would [love] my [home] ...
Snow fun on the run!
Jan 01, 2004 ... Wintertime gym class means ball tag and jumping jacks, right? SNOW WAY! Teachers say snowshoes are improving their students': * hearts and lungs, * muscles, * and spirits. Kids just say it's fun! "It's sort of ...
Top veggie--who will our readers chewz? Vegetable vote 2004.
Jan 01, 2004 ... Things are warming up at the vegetable debate. Hedda Lettuce is all wet. Spud Potato is nearly done. And Colonel Corn is popping off--he might end up in hot water! Read the platforms below, then give the candidates equal time on your plate ....
Hidden talent.(U*S*Kids Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
Jan 01, 2004; ... I love to sing. I also love to dance. I am little shy, so I only sing and dance in front of mirror. Well, at least I have one fan. Ha-ha. ...
Smile.(U*S*Kids Mailbox)(Poem)
Jan 01, 2004; ... <Pre> Smile When life takes a turn,When your heart burns,When your brain booms,When your day is filled with gloom,When the flowers won't grow.When the wind won't blow.When the sun won't shine, ...
A new puzzle squad fan.(U*S*Kids Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
Jan 01, 2004; ... I am 11 years old. I just started receiving U.S. Kids and it is now one of my favorites. My favorite part of the magazine ...
Adventures of the puzzle squad.
Jan 01, 2004 ... Place: Pigeon Creek Community, Indiana Date: 1816 Ernest and Anita are traveling back to Indiana in 1816. They want to see what one of their heroes was like as a boy. Five objects are hidden in this picture of his first home in Indiana. Can you find them? ...
A cut above: blood.
Jan 01, 2004; ... WHAT IS BLOOD MADE OF? Most blood is a watery substance call plasma. It is slightly yellow and contains many different chemicals. Blood also has solid particles, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Red blood cells are small and shaped like candy ...
Fitness farm fun.
Jan 01, 2004 ... Things will be heating up soon at the Fitness Farm in Indianapolis. Kids from all over the country will be traveling in to try for our great scholarships on April 24 at the Tulip Time Scholarship Games. Our sports skill events, spelling contests, and talent competition are sure ...
Ask Doctor Cory.
Jan 01, 2004; ... Dear Dr. Cory: I always feel like I'm going to get sick without my room. I can't go to school or a friend's house without thinking about it. What should I do? Haleigh Geneva, Illinois Dear Haleigh: It is common to have some worries when first ...