U.S. Kids back issues from May 2005:
Surprise-ercize!(Poem)
May 01, 2005; ... <Pre> Surprise-ercize Sometimes when I lie around,Chilling out or snoring,Mom says I should exercise-Exercise?How boring. Instead I trot around the blockTo see who's at the park,And if I find a pal or two,We'll race and play 'til ...
Attack of the tennis menace! They thought they could rally and match its powerful strokes; they were wrong.
May 01, 2005 ... Okay, tennis isn't really scary; it's actually very popular. Great for fitness and exercise, it's lots of fun, too. Try this great, tennis drill to improve your shot accuracy. YOU WILL NEED: * Tennis court * Removable marking tape * Partner ...
Tennis time.
May 01, 2005 ... Keeping your eye on the ball is very important in tennis. How fast can you find and circle all the ...
We're Camping Out Tonight!(Poem)
May 01, 2005; ... <Pre> We're Camping Out Tonight! Tonight we're going camping out;We're packing up our gear.Here's a list of all the thingsWe'll take along this year: Two quilted sleeping bags,A sturdy nylon tent,The shiny, new, Swiss army knifeThat Uncle Leo ...
Jump in!(Jumping rope)
May 01, 2005 ... Jumping rope is great fun and great exercise, too. It will build up your legs, shoulders, arms, and heart. Do you need a lot of equipment? No, all you need is a rope and a grin to jump right in. Try these jump rope games for a whirling good time. Rock the Cradle: A ...
Visiting the art of America.
May 01, 2005 ... If you want to really get into the work of one of America's leading artists, the Children's Museum of Indianapolis is the place to do it. Beginning in June, you'll be able to actually step inside some of the great art works by Norman Rockwell, the famous American illustrator ...
My sister, the dog.(Short Story)
May 01, 2005; ... I could tell it was going to be one of those days. My brilliant social studies report, entitled "Wigwams Are Our Friends," was nowhere to be found. I searched under my bed, in the hamper, and behind the TV. I even checked the refrigerator. My report had vanished. On ...
The cookie capers.
May 01, 2005 ... Florence and her monkey friend Arnold ate ALL the cookies. So Florence's mom said no more cookies for a week! Florence doesn't think she can stand it. She and Arnold try all kinds of tricks to get more cookies. The Tooth Fairy try. The Witch way. the Accident attack. ...
On the scene with ethylene.(U*S*Kids Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
May 01, 2005; ... I loved your article. "Flavorful Fruits," (June "04 USK), the one where it shows how a red apple helps a green tomato turn ripe because the apple has ethylene. I really learned a lot. But on the ...
The zoo crew.(U*S*Kids Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
May 01, 2005; ... I am ten years old. I have a two frogs, a hamster, and two cats. I love animals! I collect beads feathers, plus I love your magazine. Will ...
Bright Stars.(U*S*Kids Mailbox)(Poem)
May 01, 2005; ... <Pre> Bright Stars I dream of fifty bright,bright stars.I count them one by oneThey are right by theplanet Mars.They like to dance andhave much fun.The stars love to run andplay ....
Adventures of the Puzzle Squad.
May 01, 2005 ... The Puzzle Squad kids are heading to Chicago, Illinois. It's one of the busiest industrial and transportation cities in the United States. It's also well-known for its museums and architecture. Help Anita find the seven transportation vehicles hidden in the city. * airplane ...
Sam's a gym gem: practice makes perfect for gymnast Samantha Peszek.(Interview)
May 01, 2005; ... Up for school at 6:45 A.M., off to the gym by 2:15 P.M., then home by 8 P.M. for dinner and homework. That's just another day in the life of the youngest member of the U.S.A. Junior National Gymnastics Team, Samantha Peszek. Many twelve-year-olds might find it hard to ...
Patty's pen pals.
May 01, 2005 ... Hi, I'm Potty. 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 Sicily, a part of Italy. His name is Tino. Dear Patty, Eye wish, U could visit my family here on the island ...
Your body's fire department.(How It Works)
May 01, 2005; ... Fi-i-i-re! When it's warm outdoors or you've been exercising hard, you might say that you feel hot enough to "burn up." That's when your body calls on its own special "fire department" to bring the heat down to a safe temperature level. Here's how it works. Deep inside your ...
Ask Doctor Cory.
May 01, 2005; ... Dear Dr. Cory: I do know what a sphygmomanometer is, but I don't know how it works and what it does. Will you answer me? Amy Desoto, Texas Dear Amy: A sphygmomanometer (sfig-mo-man-AH-met-ur) measures the pressure created by your ...
Seek and go hide.
May 01, 2005; ... You've solved plenty of word finds. Now try this word hide puzzle. Hide the list of secretive words in the grid below. Each word has only one correct place. You can use letters already in the grid to hide your word. For instance, add the ...