U.S. Kids back issues from March 2006:
Matching game.
Mar 01, 2006; ... Time yourself. How quickly can you find the three ...
The skipped-lunch disaster.(Short story)
Mar 01, 2006; ... They were all looking at Andrew--Sarah Elizabeth Booker, Miss Cooker, Mrs. Anna Milsnooker, his best friend Matthew Rooker, Mr. Reginald van der Lookner, Fire Chief Sam McCrooker, Police Captain Brian Dookler, and even Nibbles the class hamster. "How did this happen?" they all ...
Go bananas!
Mar 01, 2006; ... This fantasy is meant to play on and with words. It is a great combination of illustrated colloquialisms (ko-LOKE-kwee-uh-lisms, common sayings) for young readers. A quick and fun ...
Nifty-swifty hacky sack.(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2006; ... Get a kick out of winter Staying active is a great way to keep warm on the coldest of winter days. Make this hacky sack and practice your kick bag footwork to keep those goose bumps at bay. YOU WILL NEED: * Plastic grocery sack * 1/3 cup of ...
Power in a bottle.
Mar 01, 2006; ... Can a balloon inflate without anyone blowing it up? You Will Need: 1 plastic bottle (a 16-ounce soft drink bottle is good) 2 teaspoons baking soda Vinegar 1 balloon (the round kind works best) Newspapers Funnel ...
Sink your teeth info this!
Mar 01, 2006; ... A beaver's teeth never stop growing. Lemon sharks grow about 24,000 teeth in a year. Minnows have teeth in their throats. Snails have teeth. The walrus is the only animal to walk ...
Have a heart!(Editorial)
Mar 01, 2006 ... If you've ever wondered about that strong pump thumping in your chest, this is just the book for you. Page after page of fascinating heart facts illustrated with great art and amazing photos will take you into the heart of things. Check out a photo of open heart ...
Gardening with Dr. Orvis.(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Dear Dr. Orvis: What kinds of flowers can stand all kinds of weather? Livia D'Agostino Manassas, Virginia Dear Livia: Very few flowers can tolerate ALL kinds of weather. But lots of flowers are adapted to different conditions around ...
April fool!
Mar 01, 2006 ... No foolin'! Norman Rockwell was one of the most popular American illustrators ever. He had more than 300 illustrations on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post alone! Rockwell was a known stickler for accuracy in his work, but on special occasions he liked to slip in some errors, just for ...
U*S*Kids Mailbox.(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 01, 2006 ... We want to hear from you! Send in your news and views to: U*S*Kids Mailbox, P.O. Box 567, Indianapolis, IN 46206. Super Suggestion I Just wanted to write to you because I wanted to tell you that I love your magazine. I Just have one suggestion: Maybe when someone ...
Adventures of the puzzle squad.
Mar 01, 2006 ... Place: BARABOO, WISCONSIN Time: JUNE Everyone's a clown here at Clown College. From makeup to pratfalls, let's take a look at what makes a clown a clown. Help the Puzzle Squad find these hidden props that clowns use every day. * bow tie * pie ...
Your body's joints.
Mar 01, 2006 ... You have more than 200 bones in your body. Each bone is connected to another bone. The place where two bones meet is called a joint. Most of these joints move in special ways. Let's learn some of them. HINGE JOINTS Look at a door. See the metal plates that hold it to ...
Learn the Heimlich maneuver.
Mar 01, 2006 ... You can learn the Heimlich maneuver! Ask your scout leader or teacher to invite an instructor to teach it to you. After you learn this maneuver, use these pictures as a reminder. This is how it is performed on children over the age of one year. TO SAVE A PERSON WHO IS CHOKING: ...
Spring is action time.
Mar 01, 2006 ... Start getting ready to compete at the 2006 Tulip Time Scholarship Games in Indianapolis on April 22. Our races, contests, games, academic events, and just plain fun can make 2006 your best year yet! Maybe you'll start with one of our great college scholarships! The ...
Are you a super sport?
Mar 01, 2006 ... You can show your stuff at the Fitness Farm by competing in our challenging sports skills contests at the Tulip Time Scholarship Games on April 22, 2006. Have a Basket-ball! Try two shots from each of ten hot spots all around the court. The contestant who hits the ...
Jack and Jill[R] national spelling bee.
Mar 01, 2006 ... New Raleigh bicycle Be a perfect pedaled Cram globe Welcome to the world of fitness! Check out our sample words below, and go to our website www.uskidsmag.org for an updated list. Ages 8 and under: almond beef blackberry blueberry broth carrot celery ...
Ask doctor Cory.(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 01, 2006; ... Dear Dr. Cory: What does gas mean? Does it mean that you are healthy? Does it have anything to do with what you are doing? I get gas when I am stretching, and my cousin gets gas after he swims. Tannisse Selma, California Dear Tannisse: ...
Creature feature.
Mar 01, 2006 ... Here are some great entries in our cover contest. Thanks to everyone who entered. Gabriela Abadia, 8 Florida ...