WR News, Senior Edition (including Science Spin) back issues from February 2007:
Security buzz: the U.S. government trains bees to detect explosives.(Brief article)
Feb 09, 2007 ... The next time there's a bomb scare, a swarm of bees might come to the rescue. Military scientists at the Stealthy Insect Sensor Project based in Los Alamos, New Mexico, have trained honeybees to alert authorities about explosives. The scientists hope bomb-sniffing bees will protect U.S ....
Mailbag.(Letter to the editor)
Feb 09, 2007; ... Here are some of your letters about issue 10. I think "All Eyes on Iran" is a great article to read. I learned that Iran is growing much stronger and more forceful. They are refusing to back down on their uranium enrichment program. Iran is insisting that they want some more ...
Picture of the week.(Nancy Pelosi)(Brief article)
Feb 09, 2007 ... Congress is back in session and there is a new leading lady on the scene. Representative Nancy Pelosi recently received the symbolic gavel of the U.S. House of Representatives. The California Democrat was ...
Hook, line, and sinker: the world's seafood supply may soon be wiped out, scientists warn.(SCIENCE NEWS)
Feb 09, 2007 ... Can fish get off the hook? The world's seafood supply may run out by 2048 if a decline in marine species continues at its current rate, according to a recent report published in the journal Science. An international team of 14 researchers spent four years analyzing fish ...
Presidents come alive: technology brings past U.S. leaders into the present.(Cover story)
Feb 09, 2007; ... George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are taking a step out of the history books. A class of fifth-grade students from Rockledge Elementary School in Woodbridge, Virginia, recently looked up in awe at a wax statue of General George Washington heroically mounted on his horse during the ...
The making of a president: scientists and artists build Washington.(INFO ZONE)
Feb 09, 2007 ... Photography did not exist in George Washington's lifetime. So how do we know what he looked like? Recently, a team of experts led by scientist Jeffrey Schwartz used historical evidence, or clues, to build a statue of Washington at age 45 (see cover). Here's how the team did it. ...
Year of the Pig.(YOUR TURN)(Brief article)
Feb 09, 2007 ... Gung hay fat choy! This greeting wishes others prosperity, or good fortune, in the Chinese New Year. The holiday kicks off on February 18 this year. The Chinese calendar is divided into months based on the lunar cycle. The New Year's celebrations begin on the first new moon ...
Brainteaser.(YOUR TURN)(Brief article)
Feb 09, 2007 ... There are two big things hiding in these six little words. Find them and circle them. Answer ...
This week in history.(YOUR TURN)(Brief article)
Feb 09, 2007 ... On February 5, 1918, one of the most honored four-legged soldiers in the United States entered the trenches in World War I (1914-1918). There, on the battlefields of France, this bull terrier's sense of smell proved invaluable. Not only did the canine help U.S. soldiers by sounding the ...
Presidential coins.(READ A CHART)(Brief article)
Feb 09, 2007 ... The U.S. Mint will debut new $1 coins featuring the faces of former U.S. presidents in the order in which they served. Coins depicting the first four presidents will begin circulating this year, starting with George Washington this month. Read the chart about those presidents. Then answer ...
Know the news.(READING COMPREHENSION)(Brief article)
Feb 09, 2007 ... Fill in the circle for the best answer to each question. 1. Which insects are trained to sniff for bombs? (A) wasps (B) ants (C) honeybees 2. What is happening to the world's seafood supply? (A) It is increasing. ...
Word wise.(VOCABULARY)(Brief article)
Feb 09, 2007 ... Draw a line to match the word from the cover story with its correct definition. <Pre> 1. artificialA. reproduction 2 ....
The road to independence.(Skill: USe a Time Line)
Feb 09, 2007 ... American colonists, such as George Washington, fought in the American Revolutionary War to gain independence from Great Britain. Study the time line, and then answer the questions. 1770 December 1773: The Boston Tea Party Frustrated by a new tax on tea, ...
Comparing presidents.(Skill: Compare and Contrast)(Brief article)
Feb 09, 2007 ... George Washington and Abraham Lincoln were two important U.S. presidents. What did they have in common? How were they different? Write each item from the Fact Box in the correct place on the Venn diagram. Use the main story and outside sources to help you complete the diagram. The first ...
Patriotic presidents.(Skill: Build Vocabulary)(Brief article)
Feb 09, 2007 ... Former presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln were known for their patriotism. Patriotism means devotion to one's country. Read each sentence below. Use clues from each sentence to select the best meaning for the word in bold. 1. After being named commander of the army ...
The Gettysburg Address.(Skill: Compare and Contrast)
Feb 09, 2007 ... The American Civil War between the North and South lasted from 1861 to 1865. In July 1863, Confederate and Union forces fought the bloodiest battle of the Civil War in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. More than 50,000 soldiers were killed in the fighting there. The Battle of Gettysburg was a ...
State of the Union: President Bush outlines his plans for the country.(Brief article)
Feb 23, 2007 ... The house was packed when President George W. Bush delivered his State of the Union address on January 23. During his speech, Bush focused on his plans for bringing peace to Iraq and improving U.S. schools. He also discussed ways for the United States to use less oil and improve health ...
Mailbag.(Letter to the editor)
Feb 23, 2007 ... Should boys and girls attend separate public schools? Here are some of your letters about our news debate in issue 15. Dear WR News, I think that single-gender schools should work because boys and girls would not be embarrassed in front of the opposite gender. They ...
Picture of the week.(Brief article)
Feb 23, 2007 ... Orange you looking forward to summer? California's citrus crops looked more like orange ice pops than fruit after a wave of cold weather hit the West Coast in January. As much as 75 percent of California's orange and lemon crops were ...
McGwire strikes out! Steroid scandal blocks slugger from Hall of Fame.(NATIONAL NEWS)(Mark McGwire)
Feb 23, 2007 ... Two star athletes will join the National Baseball Hall of Fame this summer--Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn. Former St. Louis Cardinals slugger Mark McGwire, however, will have to wait for admission. McGwire didn't come close to receiving the 75 percent of the votes required for a ...
Living on the moon: NASA shoots for the moon, then Mars.(National Aeronautics and Space Administration)(Cover story)
Feb 23, 2007; ... Only 12 people have set foot on the moon--so far. The last time was in late 1972, when two astronauts walked on its surface. Their final visit--the longest of any--lasted just three days. Now astronauts are preparing for another mission to our space neighbor. This time, though, they plan ...
Race to the top.(INFO ZONE)(tallest buildings)
Feb 23, 2007 ... The Burj Dubai, a tower in the United Arab Emirates, is on its way to being the world's tallest building. Workers commenced, or began, construction on the tower last summer. The skyscraper reached its 100th story in mid-January. It is projected, or planned, to be completed next year. Check ...
Bridging the gap: actress AnnaSophia Robb brings fantasy and adventure to life.(YOUR TURN)(Interview)(Brief article)
Feb 23, 2007 ... At 13, AnnaSophia Robb has already starred in nine films. Her latest film, Bridge to Terabithia, opened in theaters on February 16. The movie is based on the Newbery Medal-winning novel by Katherine Paterson. Best friends Leslie and Jess create a secret fantasyland, called Terabithia, in ...
This week in history.(YOUR TURN)
Feb 23, 2007 ... On February 23, 1945, after a long and difficult battle against Japanese forces during World War II, six members of the U.S. military decided to raise the American flag on Mount Suribachi. Photographer Joe Rosenthal said he snapped this photograph of the flag raising without looking ...
Brainteaser.(YOUR TURN)
Feb 23, 2007 ... Brittany, Jose, Mark, Pooja, and Simon competed in a spelling bee. Use the clues below to figure out the results. Jose came in second ....
Super stats.(READ A CHART)
Feb 23, 2007 ... NASA hopes living on the moon will prepare astronauts to explore Mars. Look at this chart to compare Earth, the moon, and Mars. Then answer the questions that follow. <Pre> Worlds ApartEarth Moon Mars Location third planet a ...
Know the news.(READING COMPREHENSION)
Feb 23, 2007 ... Fill in the circle for the best answer to each question. 1. When does NASA plan to return to the moon? (A) by 2010 (B) by 2020 (C) by 2040 2. The author's purpose in writing "Living on the Moon" is--. (A) to teach readers ...
Word wise.(VOCABULARY)
Feb 23, 2007 ... <Pre> Write the correct letter for each definition on the line. 1. cease (A) inhabit 2. reside(B) ...
Make a point!(Skill: Write a Persuasive Essay)
Feb 23, 2007 ... In this week's issue, you read about NASA's proposed moon mission and this year's National Baseball Hall of Fame picks. Choose one of the questions below. Write a persuasive essay that convinces the reader of your opinion. Use the outline below to help write your essay. * ...
Famous African Americans.(Skill: Conduct Research)
Feb 23, 2007 ... Test your knowledge of some famous African Americans who have made important contributions to the world. On the lines below, write the name of the person listed in the box who matches the description. Use the Internet or other outside sources for help. Thurgood Marshall ...