WR News, Senior Edition (including Science Spin) back issues from November 2007:
History comes alive: site explores African American culture.(www.nmaahc.si.edu)(Brief article)
Nov 09, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When Nathaniel Simmons was a fourth grader in 1963, his father traveled to Washington, D.C., to hear Martin Luther King Jr. Speaking before an audience of thousands, King talked about his dream--for all people to be treated equally under the law. Simmons ...
Mailbag.(Letter to the editor)
Nov 09, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] We wrote about the Great Lakes, the toy recall, and school bans on Crocs in issue 3. Here's what you had to say. I really enjoyed "Fishing for Answers." I'm glad that biologists such as Pat Chow-Fraser are making a difference in the world. ...
Picture of the week.(NEWS)(Brief article)
Nov 09, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Welcome baby Akituusaq! Fourth grader Chris Jones greets the special walrus, born June 12 at the New York Aquarium. Little Akituusaq is the 10th walrus born in captivity in ...
First in reading Laura Bush talks: with WR news.(NATIONAL NEWS)(Weekly Reader)(Interview)
Nov 09, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Reading is more than just fun--it's also an important skill. That's why First Lady Laura Bush, a former librarian and teacher, recently hosted the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. WR News student reporter Seth Kodner interviewed the first lady ...
Big book bash.(NATIONAL NEWS)(National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.)(Brief article)
Nov 09, 2007 ... What do you get when you mix poets, illustrators, biographers, mystery writers, and more? The annual National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.! More than 120,000 people visited the nation's capital to celebrate the festival in late September. Under large tents, famous writers ...
Marvelous matchup: young author sends her special dog on a literary adventure.( Shea Megale and her dog Mercer)(Cover story)
Nov 09, 2007 ... During the day, Mercer is a hardworking dog, helping his owner and making sure she stays safe. But at night, the big, black canine sneaks out of the house, tries his paws at ice-skating, and even makes hot chocolate with marshmallows. Or at least that's what he does in Marvelous ...
Snapshots of world War II.(INFO ZONE)
Nov 09, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This Veterans Day, WR News salutes the heroes of World War II (1939-1945). More Americans served in that conflict than in any other war in U.S. history. Here's a look at how World War II shaped the United States and the rest of the world. ...
Going green: Boy rallies support for rain forests.(YOUR TURN)(Evan Green's Red Dragon Conservation Team )(Brief article)
Nov 09, 2007 ... Eleven-year-old Evan Green doesn't want to save just a tree--he wants to save a whole rain forest! The Redwood City, Calif., boy started a group called the Red Dragon Conservation Team four years ago to do just that. So far, the team's members have raised $4,500. That's enough ...
Presidential puzzler.(YOUR TURN)(Brief article)
Nov 09, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lights, camera, action The United States's oldest commander in chief starred in 53 movies and broadcast Chicago Cubs games. Then he took on his biggest role--as the nation's 40th president. The Prairie State native's popularity and polished public speaking ...
You decide!(YOUR TURN)(classroom reporting)(Brief article)
Nov 09, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I have to give a presentation in front of my ...
Hot dogs!(BRAIN BUILDERS)(chart reading)(Brief article)
Nov 09, 2007 ... READ A CHART This chart shows the most popular dog breeds in the United States in 2006, based on the number of dogs in each breed registered with the American Kennel Club. Study the chart, and then answer the questions. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. How many ...
Know the news.(BRAIN BUILDERS)(Brief article)
Nov 09, 2007 ... READING COMPREHENSION Fill in the circle for the best answer. 1. Which detail makes the Web site for the African American history museum interactive? [A] The Web site was created this year. [B] Visitors can post their own memories. ...
Word power.(BRAIN BUILDERS)(Brief article)
Nov 09, 2007 ... VOCABULARY Fill in the circle for the best answer. 1. An image is a--. (page 2) [A] photograph [B] memory [C] hero 2. To emphasize a point is to--. (page 3) [A] question it [B] hide it ...
Tell a tale.(Brief article)
Nov 09, 2007 ... Name-- Tell a Tale As Mercer will tell you, writing a story can be "ruff" if you don't have a thought-out plan before you start. First, brainstorm ideas for a story. Then use the questions below to organize your thoughts. Happy writing! Characters ...
Treasure Hunt.(Brief article)
Nov 09, 2007 ... Name-- Treasure Hunt Get your thinking cap on because it's time for a WR News treasure hunt! The answers to the questions below are all featured on America's Story from America's Library, a Library of Congress Web site (www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi) ....
One soldier's story.(Skill: Use Primary Sources)
Nov 09, 2007 ... On June 6 ... we went over the sides [of the ships] into the little [boats] .... It was really rough, because those ropes were swinging back and forth, the sea was so rough it nearly knocked you off ... And I couldn't see anything because I was hunkered down in the boat as we ...
Writing prompts.
Nov 09, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Help your students in grades 3 to 6 become stronger writers with these writing prompts from the editors of WR News. Each prompt reinforces important literacy and thinking skills--from writing a letter to working with figurative language. ...
Hyphens hit the road: dictionary does away with 16,000 dashes.(Brief article)
Nov 16, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary just got a make-over, er, makeover. Its editors deleted hyphens from 16,000 words in the newest edition, including the words ice cream and leapfrog. A hyphen is a short dash that connects two or more words ....
Mailbag.(elementary student concerns)(Brief article)
Nov 16, 2007 ... We debated whether baggy pants should be against the law in "A Saggin' Situation" in issue 5. Here's what you had to say. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I think we should ban baggy pants because it's disgusting. Even if that's a person's style, sometimes it prevents other ...
Picture of the week.(Lipizzaner the horse)(Brief article)
Nov 16, 2007 ... A Lipizzaner stallion gets a jump on sightseeing in New York City. The horse and its costumed rider are part of the world-famous Lipizzaner stallion show. The ...
Girls vs. boys: should boys and girls go to the different schools?(NEWS DEBATE)
Nov 16, 2007 ... Look around your classroom. Chances are you see a mix of boys and girls around you. That's not true in some schools. In South Carolina and other states, a growing number of schools and classes are open to only one gender--either boys or girls. Supporters of those schools say ...
Gravity rules: young skaters use science to nail new tricks.(Tristan and Nic Puehse)(Cover story)
Nov 16, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tristan and Nic Puehse are aces on skateboards. The 9-year-old twins speed up and down ramps, spin through the air, and pull off tricky stunts. They've done frontsiders and kickflips in China, and are just one rotation away from landing pro skater Tony ...
Inside the Mayflower II.(INFO ZONE)(Brief article)
Nov 16, 2007 ... Unless you've been living under Plymouth Rock, you know that the Mayflower carried English colonists to their new home in 1620. But have you heard of the Mayflower II? Fifty years ago, the "colonists" at Plimoth Plantation, a museum in Plymouth, Mass., created a reproduction, or ...
Wizard to watch: kid casts spell with new TV show.(YOUR TURN)(Jake T. Austin )(Interview)(Brief article)
Nov 16, 2007; ... What's it like to be a wizard? WR News' student reporter Carly Gove interviewed Jake T. Austin to find out. Jake, 12, has a leading role on the new Disney TV show Wizards of Waverly Place. He plays Max Russo, a young wizard in training. Here's what Jake had to say about his magical job. ...
Presidential puzzler.(CLUE 10)(Brief article)
Nov 16, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This president was considered the "silent member" of the Second Continental Congress. However, his written words from that meeting are known by almost all Americans. Born into a wealthy family in the Old Dominion State, he inherited about 5,000 acres of ...
Brainteaser.(YOUR TURN)(Brief article)
Nov 16, 2007 ... Brooke, Bryon, Clara, Jessica, and Marco competed in a race. Figure out the results using the clues below. 1. Jessica came in third. 2. Marco beat Clara. 3 ....
Extreme sports.(READ A GRAPH)(Brief article)
Nov 16, 2007 ... READ A GRAPH Extreme sports, such as skateboarding, have taken the United States by storm. This graph shows the number of people who played an extreme sport in 2006. Study the graph, and then choose the best answers. <Pre> Extreme Sports In-line skating...
Know the news.(READING COMPREHENSION)(Brief article)
Nov 16, 2007 ... READING COMPREHENSION Fill in the circle for the best answer. 1. What is the main idea of the story "Hyphens Hit the Road"? (A) Dictionary editors recently deleted hyphens from some words. (B) Hyphens are used in compound adjectives. ...
Word power.(VOCABULARY)(Brief article)
Nov 16, 2007 ... VOCABULARY Fill in the circle for the best answer. 1. A principle is a --. (A) law (B) question (C) test 2. Gravity pulls objects --. (A) apart (B) upward (C) together 3. The ...
Get in gear.(Skill: Read a Diagram)(skateboarding equipments)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
Nov 16, 2007 ... Skateboarders often end up with bumps and bruises while working on new tricks. That's why even pros such as Tristan and Nic Puehse wear safety gear. This diagram shows the proper skateboarding gear and the estimated costs. Study the diagram. Then answer the questions below. ...
Setting sail.(Skill: Read a Map)(Brief article)
Nov 16, 2007 ... Ahoy, mateys! This map shows the route the Mayflower II sailed from Plymouth, England, to Plymouth, Mass., in 1957. The ship started its journey on April 21 and landed on June 13. It traveled 5,367 miles. Study the map. Then answer the questions. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Mayflower matchup.(Skill: Compare and Contrast)(Mayflower II )(Brief article)
Nov 16, 2007 ... The Mayflower II is a reproduction of the original Mayflower, but that doesn't mean the two ships are identical. Using the key below, write the details about the voyages of one or both of the ships in the correct places on the Venn diagram. The first one has been done for you. Lost at sea? ...
Stars in space: female astronauts rocket into the record books.(Cover story)
Nov 30, 2007 ... Some people have cool jobs, but U.S. astronaut Peggy Whitson's latest assignment is out of this world! Whitson recently became the first woman to lead the International Space Station. As commander, Whitson's job is to oversee the construction of the space station. The station is ...
Global honor.
Nov 30, 2007 ... What do Martin Luther King Jr., Theodore Roosevelt. and Al Gore have in common? They have all won the Nobel Peace Prize. Former U.S. Vice President Gore is one of the newest winners. He will receive his prestigious, or important, award on December 10 during a special ceremony. ...
You decide!
Nov 30, 2007 ... I'm allergic to peanuts. Some of the other kids bring peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to school. What should I do? ...
Pioneers of space exploration.(BRAIN BUILDERS)
Nov 30, 2007 ... READ A TIME LINE [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] October 1957 The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite in space. April 1961 Soviet astronaut Yuri Gagarin is the first person to orbit Earth. May 1961 ...
Know the news.(BRAIN BUILDERS)
Nov 30, 2007 ... READING COMPREHENSION Fill in the circle for the best answer to each question, 1. What is the main idea of the cover story? (A) Female astronauts are making big achievements. (B) There are fewer female astronauts than male astronauts. ...
Word power.(BRAIN BUILDERS)
Nov 30, 2007 ... VOCABULARY Fill in the circle for the best answer to each question. 1. A notable event is --. (A) questionable (B) reasonable (C) outstanding 2. A coalition is --. (A) a partnership (B) a school ...
On thin ice.(EXPLORING THE ARCTIC)(Cover story)
Nov 30, 2007 ... The Arctic is an icy spot at the top of the globe. Lately the temperature in the polar region has been on the rise, putting the people and animals that live there at risk. In this GeoTrek, journey north to learn more about life in the Arctic. Polar bears are well adapted to life ...
What's for dinner?(GEO SKILLS)
Nov 30, 2007 ... Polar bears know what's for dinner--anything but them! The big bears are at the top of the Arctic food chain. A food chain is the order in which creatures eat one another for energy. Two or more overlapping chains are called a food web. Here's a look at suppertime in the Arctic. ...
Go geo!(GEO SKILLS)(geography)
Nov 30, 2007 ... In April 1909, an American admiral arrived at the North Pole by dog sled. He might have been the first person to reach Earth's northernmost spot. Congress confirmed the feat in 1911. Who was this explorer? [ILLUSTRATION ...
That's a fact!(Skill: Distinguish Fact from Opinion)
Nov 30, 2007 ... Reading about space might make you starry-eyed, but staying focused is important when you're distinguishing between facts and opinions. A fact is true. An opinion is an idea or a belief about something. Read the sentences below. Write F for fact or O for opinion next to each sentence. ...
Save the polar bears.(Skill: Use Latitude and Longitude)
Nov 30, 2007 ... Mean millionaire Annie Malthief is stealing all the Arctic's polar bears. Luckily for you, she accidentally left a note behind outlining her evil plans. There's just one catch: The note is written in code. Use the latitude and longitude coordinates to figure out in which countries Malthief ...
Geo skills.(Skill: Test Comprehension)(geography )
Nov 30, 2007 ... In this issue, you journeyed to the Arctic to learn how warmer temperatures are affecting the region and the people and animals that live there. Now put your "cool" new knowledge to the test, and answer the comprehension and vocabulary questions below. Know the News ...