U.S. Kids back issues from May 2006:
Messy mixture: a dirty experiment.(Brief article)
May 01, 2006; ... 1. Collect about 1/4 cup of dirt from outdoors and put it in a clear jar with a lid. 2. Add about 1 cup of water. Put the lid on the jar and shake it up. 3. Let the mixture settle for five to ten minutes. Is there dirt in the water? Where is most of the dirt? ...
The deadly cloud.(Short story)
May 01, 2006; ... Boom!Boom! It sounded to Brittany like two loud beats on a huge drum. But it was more than that. The ground shuddered under her as she lay beneath Grandpa's sycamore tree. Even the blue jays stopped splashing in the bath and took to the air. "What was that, ...
It's saddle time!(Horse Care for Kids)(Brief article)(Book review)
May 01, 2006; ... If you love horses, you'll have to learn how to take care of them a horse is no goldfish, you know. A great place to start is with Cherry Hill's Horse Care for Kids. In this book you'll get a thorough introduction to the skills and knowledge you'll need to care for a four-footed ...
Let's play golf.(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... PUTT-PUTTING You've probably played miniature golf with your mom or dad. You play with a golf club called a putter. Putting is the smallest swing in golf. And putting is no problem if you follow these simple steps. If you don't have a golf club, you can practice with ...
Eighteen fun facts about golf.
May 01, 2006; ... 1. Early shepherds may have used their curved staffs to hit stones in a simple game of "golf" as early as 2,000 years ago. 2. A more structured version of golf was invented in Scotland nearly 1,000 years ago. 3. The first golf balls were made of thin leather stuffed ...
Golf terms: a duffer's dictionary.(Brief article)(Glossary)
May 01, 2006; ... BIRDIE a score of one stroke under par for a hole BOGEY a score of one stroke over par for a hole BUNKER an obstacle on the course, like a sand trap CADDIE a person who helps a golfer, often carrying the clubs DIVOT a piece of sod torn up when ...
Camp pepperoni.(Brief article)
May 01, 2006; ... Matthew and Mike were setting up their tent. Even though their camp was in a field just behind Matthew's house, it still seemed like a great adventure. "My older sister, Marsha, is going to visit later. She'll bring match sticks and help us get the bonfire going," said Matthew ....
Gardening with Dr. Orvis.(Brief article)
May 01, 2006; ... Dear Dr. Orvis: My class entered a butterfly garden competition. Do you have any tips on (that kind of) gardening? We will take as many tips as we can get. We have a few plants that attracted butterflies. We are also ordering caterpillars called painted ladies. Thank ...
U*S* Kids Mailbox.(Letter to the editor)
May 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. A Friend of Ours i love your magazine! Patty's Fen Pals is really cool, and you learn some interesting and useful things from Ask Dr. Cory. The animal ...
Adventures of the puzzle squad.
May 01, 2006 ... Place: Indianapolis, Indiana Time: May It's May in Indianapolis and we're going to the Indianapolis 500-mile race. But first, we'll run in the mini-marathon. Look for us in the parade, too. Can you find these racing items? * helmet * trophy ...
Sandwich sun catcher.(Brief article)
May 01, 2006; ... Would you like to catch a bit of sunshine? Try this sandwich sun catcher. You Will Need: * Dry rice * Small dishes * Spoons * Food coloring * Stencil or cookie cutter * Paper * Pencil * ...
Tiny terrors.(Microscopic Life in Your Body)(Brief article)(Book review)
May 01, 2006 ... Germs. How can something so little cause such big trouble? Check out the book Microscopic Life in Your Body, to get a close up look at these miniature monsters. They're not very big, but they can cause diarrhea, colds, the flu, all kinds of diseases, ...
The point of pulses.(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Can you count on your grandparents? Of course! Here's a new way; learn to count their pulse rate--how fast their heart is beating. Your Heart--Can't Beat It Your heart is just a small squeezing machine--all day it squeezes and squeezes, each time pushing a bit more ...
Make your own stethoscope.(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... All sounds are started by vibration. A tuning fork is a good example. When it is struck, you can see the prongs moving rapidly. At the same time, you can hear the sound the vibrations make. Doctors use a special instrument when they listen to your heartbeat. It is called a ...
Ask Doctor Cory.
May 01, 2006; ... Dear Dr. Cory: What should eight-year-old girls do for exercise and food? I want to get a blue badge for gym, but I keep getting whites and reds. What should I do? Julia Elk River, Minnesota Dear Julia: The most important thing is ...
Best for the end.
May 01, 2006 ... Send us your pictures and poems--we'll publish as many as we can. Please send only YOUR OWN WORK. Pictures should be on unlined paper, and poems should be twelve lines or less. Include your name, age, and address, and mail to: "Best for the ...