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by Barbara Hall
Photos by Kim Harmon
The earthquake in Haiti,
horrid though it was, couldn't
stop I I-year-old Bilou.
Do you remember when
this disaster happened? The
earthquake struck January
12,20 I0, killing many on the
island of HaitLAt the time,
Haitian kids were doing
their best to manage, despite
everyday difficulties. Earth-
quake or no earthquake,
many people living in Haiti are poor. Before
the disaster hit, Bilou lived with other kids in
an orphanage. Quarters are cramped. Buildings
have dirt floors. Food-beans, rice, avocados,
. mangos-is in short supply. Sometimes, Bilou
and other kids played marbles or soccer. Other
mornings, they went to school. Nights were
often filled with scary and unexplainable sounds.
Before the earthquake, Bilou and his friends
were waiting for adoption paperwork to be
done so they could move to the United States.
Bilou was to join Kim Harmon, her husband, and
their seven children-natural and adopted-in
Austin, Texas.And then, midwinter, it struck.
Mrs. Harmon says she happened to hear about
the quake over the radio. She was terribly upset
Below: Bilou and his friends cooled off
last summer in Haiti. Right: Bilou and
three of his friends in February 20 I0,
safely in the U.S.
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and instantly phoned the orphanage. Luckily,she
was able to re~ch Bllou and help her soon-to-
1
be-son through this trial.
Bilou was in the orphanage at the time. He
explains that t~e ground beg~n sha~ing. :eople
panicked, screamed, and ran In all directions,
stumbling as tHey tried to escape. Buildings, says
Bllou, were cav.ingin, crumbling around him. "I
was able to speak with Bilou for a minute;' says
Mrs. Harmon. '[Then, we were cut off. But I did
have the idea that he was all right:'
Bilou's family set the adoption process into
fast motion, which brought Bilou to safety in the
U.S. His adopted family says they only wish they
could have brought Bilou's friends, too.
Looking back, Bilou simply says,"I was afraid
during the earthquake. Now, I feel safe and
happy to be home:'
Mrs. Harmo? compares Bilou's life now with
his life before in Haiti. "Our family has been
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to Haiti many times since 2005;' she explains.
"The differences are these:We can turn on the
faucet and drink the water. We have food every
day. Many children in Haiti do not have food,
water, or a pla1e to live. Many children are not
Children recovering at Hopital Sacre Coeur
in Milot, Haiti, which received medicines and
supplies from AmeriCares.

able to go to school because it costs money.

Life is much harder there. Not every child goes
home and turns on the TV or has a bed to sleep
in." But, she adds, around the world, children
are children. "Children are the same in that
they want to have a family,a safe place to live,
and friends to play with. Even though someone
looks different or lives in a different place, they
still have a lot iFlcommon." I
Bilou, a dynamo whether in H~iti or Austin, is
doi:F1gwondentilly. "He loves to sing and dance.
He's really a movie star," Mrs. Harmon reports.
"He's homescheoled now.And he makes friends
wherever he goes:'
Bilou says he loves his new life. He just
wishes all his Haitian friends were so fortunate. ~
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you buy that cool bike, go to the movies with
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quiz to find the perfect summer job for you!

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 - - -- I YOUR WET SUIT WILL KEEP YOU PADDLING IS ~
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Did you know that you eat flowers? That's right. Sound pretty hard to
Broccoli, cauliflower, and artichokes are technically ever find a flower you
flowers. Sweet-smelling edible flowers are very tasty could eat? The solution:
and nutritious, too. Not convinced? They smell lovely Grow your own edible
and can be very pretty. Since you already knew that flowers. Most are easy
about flowers, have you ever thought of eating those to grow, and the seeds
pretty petals? are available in gardening
stores.You can grow some
flowers, such as tulips,

WARNING from bulbs.You might have orange or lemon

trees in your yard, or lilac bushes that you
know have not been sprayed. These blooms
Before you go pig out in your mom's petunia
patch, BEWARE!There are rules when it comes are all edible.
to eating flowers. Petunias are poisonous. And Nasturtiums are easy flowers to grow from
so are crocuses, daffodils, rhododendron, lilies- seeds. They taste a bit like watercress with just
of-the-valley, poinsettias, and wisteria blooms. a hint of pepper and come in pretty shades
Some flowers are technically edible, but circum- of red, yellow, 'and orange. These flowers like
stances make them not good for you to eat. For non rich soil, so you will not have to fertilize.
instance, dandelions are edible, but they're not Some gardeners will tell you
welcome in lawns and are sprayed with poison-
that nasturtiums like to be
ous weed killer. Flowers from a florist or nursery
ignored; they do like sun
have probably been sprayed with pesticides.
Roadside flowers have been exposed to car
and good drainage. Use
fumes, trash, or even lead. If you have allergies, the petals and leaves in
do not experiment with edible flowers until you a salad, or make some
check with your doctor. nasturtium spread.
If there is even the slightest
doubt, DON'T EAT A FLOWER.

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Nasturtium Spread • You can do fun things with the entire flower or
You Will Need: • just a few petals. Look at the list of edible flowers
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• Y3 cup chopped nasturtium flowers •
• summer drinks.
Directions: • • Place blossoms in a mold and fill with Jell-D.
I.Wash and cut the flowers with scissors. • • Float flowers in bowls of soup.
• • Search for edible flower recipes at the library
• or on the Internet.
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flowers: if you don't see a flower listed as edible
2. Combine the ingredients a~ spread • and you're not sure how or where it grew, don't
on your favorite cracker. • eat it! Go plant some flowers and cook a feast! ~
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Tulips should be planted in the fall in a sunny
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spot. They're easy to grow from bulbs, come in •
many varieties, and taste like chestnuts. Rabbits •
and squirrels eat the bulbs, so watch out for •
them! Make some tulip tuna with the blossoms. •
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Photos by Paul Christian
a be inner trick Art by Chelsey Fleming

When doing an ollie, the skateboard leaves the ground and

stays connected to the rider's feet. Follow these steps, but
remember they have to be done almost simultaneously.

I. Roll forward. Position your back foot high on the

tail of your board and your front foot in the middle.The
edge of your big toe should touch the edge of the board.
2. Squat down like you're trying to jump really high.
3. Now jump! As you jump, do a few things: Press down on
the tail like you are trying to squish a grape (3A).When the
front of the board starts to rise up, slide your front foot ./

forward so the side of your sole scrapes the grip tape (3B).
4.As you slide your front foot forward, level out the board.
5. Keep your balance centered over the bolts. Bend your
knees as you land to absorb the impact.
6. Roll away and think about the air you just caught!

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 Do a rock to fakie while skating on transitions like a half or quarter
r
pipe.You should be able to rid forward and backward to do this trick.

I
I. Approach the ramp with enough speed to
reach the top.
2. Bend your knees and get ready to shift
your weight.
3. When you get to the top, lift your front
wheels slightly. Let your back wheels bump up
against the coping (pole or concrete at the
top) of the ramp.
4. Let your weight sit on the top of the ramp
for a second if you want.
5. Lean back into the ramp and get ready to
go backward.As you lean back, lift up your front
wheels so they don't get stuck on the coping.
6. Bend your knees and ride down the ramp.
7. Make sure all your friends were watching
and ride away happy!

B
 You should be very comfortable doing ollies
before you try a kickflip.This trick is similar to
an ollie, except the board flips all the way around
before you land on it again.

I. Start rolling forward. Position your back foot high

on the tail and your front foot off to the side so
your heel hangs off the board.
2. Squat down like you're trying to jump really high.
3.As you jump, do a few things: Press down on the
tail like you are trying to squish a grape (3A).
When the front of the board starts to rise up,
slide your front foot forward so the side of your
B sole scrapes the grip tape (3B).
4. Slide your foot to the side and kick out as far as
you can. (Think about a karate kick.) This should
make your board flip.
S.Watch your board flip.When the grip tape comes
back around, push your feet down and try to
catch the board. It may sound easy, but this trick
takes a lot of practice.
6. Let gravity bring you back to earth, and absorb
the shock with your bent knees.
7.You can relax now and push off into the sunset
after an awesome day of skating. ~

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W. does an ollie
off of a ledge. He
practiced on smaller
ledges first. Make
sure you do, too!

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f Hailey Thompson could be
anywhere, she would probably
. be outside on a river. Fifteen-
year-old Hailey lives in Wisconsin,
and she is a whitewater paddler.
To take on the rapids, Hailey
paddles in a decked canoe. Her
boat looks a lot like a kayak, but
she kneels in it and uses a single-
bladed paddle. Hailey competed in
the World Championships in Spain
and the National Championships
in Colorado during the summer
of 2009. Blake talked to Blake
Hailey about paddling, her
love of the outdoors, and
why she loves what she
does so much.
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Blake:When did you first
start paddling?
Hailey: My mom paddled when
I was little, and I was always I
envious. I was 5 or 6 years old
when I started doing flatwater Above: Hailey catches
her breath by a river.
trips on lakes, and 7 or 8 when I went
Below: Hailey in a
to my first whitewater paddling camp. Hawaiian outrigger
I just got hooked. My serious racing canoe at age 2.
career started when I was 13; I was
invited to my first official race,Junior
Olympics. I've competed in wild water,
boater cross, playboating, and slalom.
Blake: OK, hang on a second. Can you
explain what those different types of
competitions are? I
Hailey: During a wild water race, you start at the top of a
course on a whitewater river with other competitors and race
to the end. Boater cross is like wild water, except with full
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contact. Playboating, or freestyle, is when you
paddle into a wave or hole on the river and throw
tricks.You can do cool things, such as flipping your
boat in the air! I
Blake: What kind of paddling do you do?
Hailey: My preference is slalom. That's racing
down a river through gates while trying to get the
fastest time without touching or missing gates. I've
also raced in a kayak; it's more technical. Right now
I'm chasing an Olympic dream, bu~ women can't
canoe in the Olympics, only kayak. I am trying to
change that. This is the time when people are really
pushing for women in our sport. It's our time.

Blake: What's the best part about paddling?

Hailey: I've met my best friends through paddling.
They're passionate about what I'm passionate
about.When you spend your summers living beside
rivers and competing with these people, you bond.
I've always been captivated by water, the sound,
the texture ... paddling is a way for me to connect
with something that really intrigues me. It makes
you feel like "wow, not only is this something I've
always loved, it helps me grow and makes me
become the person I am." I don't know what I
would do without it.

Blake: Are you ever scared?

Hailey: It is scary sometimes, but I think that's
why I love it so much. It's taught me that some-
times overcoming your fears is the best thing you
can do. If you let fear take over your life,you'll
never be able to do the things you love.

Blake: How do you practice?

Hailey: I live on a river, no whitewater; just flat-
water. Starting around March, I train every night on
a course with gates. I lift weights, too. In the winter
I do a lot of Nordic skiing. It's the most intensive
endurance sport in the world!

Blake: Tell me about the World Championships

last summer!
Hailey: It was one of the most incredible, fun, and
terrifying experiences of my life.Being in a very
different environment in a highly competitive setting
was intense.That's where I started getting nervous.
I competed in women's canoe in two races. Pre-
Worlds in Slovenia was one of the best races of my
life.Sometimes there are runs where I get halfway
down the course and I realize I haven't made any
mistakes. I placed fourth, competing against women
up to 40 years old. Then I went to Spain for Worlds,
where I placed 14th. I know I can make a difference
if I train harder. I think I can make it to the top 10,or
the podium, eventually.

Blake: What about Nationals?

Hailey: I told myself, "this is the year I want to
win Nationals; I need to win Nationals." This was
another race where luck, training, and determination
paid off. I won! You sit there in a state of shock for a
little bit.And then it really hits you.

Blake: What's your family like?

Hailey: I have an older brother and sister who
are out of the house now. Both are involved in the
outdoors, too. We're a very outdoors-oriented
family, and I grew up living outside. If I had to say
one thing that I was grateful for, I'd say my family,
for encouraging my love of the outdoors.

Blake: When you're not in a boat, what do you

like to do?
Hailey: My friends keep me sane.Also, I love skiing!
I enjoy backpacking, hiking, mountain biking, running,
camping, and climbing. I love being in the outdoors.
Sometimes I like to just take a book outside and read.
If I don't have to be inside, I'm not going to be inside.

Blake: Any last words for our readers?

Hailey: Lots of people don't want to be like
everyone else, they want to be unique. For me, that
won't come from having a cooler cell phone than
my friends, or clothes that cost more. For me, being
unique is getting into the outdoors and appreciating
it in ways my peers don't. ~

Hailey dils in during he

slalom run at the WorlCl
Championsbips in Spain.
 l-HIN6S ro DO

by Maria paz Alcantara

Maybe the raw ~sh and seaweed in sushi aren't quite your thing. Or maybe you're
a fruit lover.Then t,his recipe is perfect for you! It's colorful, sweet, refreshing, and
looks a lot like sushi-minus the fish and seaweed!

YOU WILL NEED:

• I cup (uncooked) sushi rice
• I tablespoon mango juice
• Y2 cup mixed fruit slices
(strawberries, peaches,
blueberries, or raspberries)

DIRECTIONS:
I.Cook the rice, following the
directions on the package.
Make sure it's cool before
you ccntinue.
2. Rut t:he rice in a bo'Ml.Add
the mango jl:Jiceand mix
until the rice becomes stidky.
3. Scoop out a ~poolilflJl'lof rice
and form little rice boats with
your hands. They should look
like small tl~ayswitlh sides.
4. 'Top each nioe boat wiltiha piece
or two of ~nlilit.Press die ~nlilit
gently onto the nioe.
S.Arrarnge your fruity sushi on a
plate and serve immediately.

DIRECTIONS FOR SUSHI ROLLS:

I. Spoon rice onto a piece of plastic wrap.
2. Put another piece of plastic wrap over
the rice and flatten it into a square.
3. Remove the plastic wrap.
4. line up the fruit I inch from the edge
'. of the rice.
5. Roll the rice up around the fruit. Squeeze
the roll and pull the plastic off as you go.
6. Remove the plastic wrap and cut the
1
1 roll into slices.

I
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 SiORI€.S ~ARiICL€.S

by Heather Ray
Art by Merrill Rainey

My name i6 Lydia, but please, call me "Buttons," ae in

Button Up, the name of my new company. I 6tarted it la6t
year when I wae in fifth grade, and that summer, I made
more than $250! And I helped save a life! But I'll tell you
more about that later. Flret, you need to know how it all
started ....
I was in Social Studies on another gloomy Monday
morning. I was sick and tired of April showers and could
practically taste summer vacation. That'6 when Mr. Larson
announced a pop quiz. I'd briefly skimmed over the assigned
chapters ... something about economics ... but I neglected
to 6tudy with my usual flash card6.
After flunking my.first quiz, I was so humiliated that I
pulled out my Social Studie6 book and reread the material.
The next day I begged Mr. Larson to let me retake the quiz,
but he 6aid that wouldn't be fair to the other 6tudents.
4L
aka "Buttons"
Inatead, he sugge6ted I U6e what I had learned to start my
own buelneee, (I should have known he would say 60mething
like that. He was always trying to get 6tudent6 intere6ted
in extracurricular projects.)
"Lydia," he said, "when you're not in school, what do you
like to do?"
"Hmrn," I thought out loud. "Well, l Ilke to ewlm in my
neighbor'6 pool. Oh, and I recently learned how to make my
own buttons, and I also like to-"
"Hold on," he interrupted me. "Did you say you can
make buttons?"
"Yup." I took off my book bag to show Mr. Larson the
collection of buttons pinned to the back. They said all
60rtS of things like "Go Green," "I'd Rather Be Swim-
ming," a few band names, and my favorite: the one I
made for my sister, Lynn. She's in eighth grade now,
but when she was younger, she had leukemia. Thank-
fully, she's in remission now (which means the signs of
cancer are gone), and my dad says we're all very lucky
that the treatments worked. Every year my family par-
ticipates in a three-mile walk to raise money for cancer
treatments. The button i6 a photo my dad took of Lynn
and me at the finish line la6t year. It 6ays S-U-R-V-I-V-
O-R in the shape of a rainbow at the top.

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 "I made a bunch of surViVOIi\buttons
and gave one to everyone who helped
donate to the race," I told him.
He looked impressed. "How[did you
make them?"
"I used Lynn's computer to print the
photos and cut them out so they fit into
these clear, plastic pin backs,'11explained.
"Do you think there's a need, or a
'demand,' for your buttons?" I
A demand? I wondered. As in the
law of supply and demand from our Social
Studies textbook?
"Urnrn, I'll think about it." Then I hurried
to art class. I
When I got home, I reviewed ~he
chapter on economics. Maybe I could sell
my buttons. I was going to need money
to buy supplies and would have to ask
someone for a loan. Naturally, I asked
Mom if she would invest in my idea.
"How much is it going to cost?"
She asked.
"If I start out by selling 100 buttons,"
I reasoned, "then I need 100 button shells,
a pack of paper, and a circle cutter, which
totals about $40."
"How are you going to reimburse me?"
I pulled out my list of potential customers, which
included my teachers, friends, and neighbors; followed by a
list of upcoming holidays and charitable events that people
would buy buttons for. My plan was to make a couple dozen
of my own designs and sell them for $2 each. If a customer
wanted me to make a custom photo button, I would charge
$3 per button. Mom suggested I offer a "buy five and get
one free" deal, too.
"Tell you what, Lydia," Mom began, "I'll loan you the money
and then give you four months to pay it back. You'll owe me
$10 a month."
"Deal!" I agreed. We sat at the table that night and
crunched some numbers. I could pay back Mom and have
$160! That was just an estimate. It didn't include the $3
buttons, or the special deal, but either way, if I sold them
all, I could make a profit.
"What would you do with all that money?" Mom asked.

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 I showed her the flyer I made.
And that's how I helped save a life that
summer. I donated the money I earned to a
Gharit;;ythat helps cancer patients receive
treatments. It wasn't easy, though. I spent
my summer afternoons passing out flyers,
taking orders. and making lots and lots of
buttons, but it was my best summer yet!

5inGerely,

~~
a.k.a. "'Buttons"
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Be a!'__ r
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Have a Yard Sale

To have a yard sale, you need things that you
no longer want, but that other people could
use. Sell old clothes, stuffed animals, and books.
Ask your parents before you sell anything. Pick
a price for each item. Remember, these things
are used; don't rip off your customers! Put up
flyers, set up a table in your front yard, and put
on your best salesperson face!

Be a Gardener .••.
r
If your neighbors have yards, they have to do \
......•. ---
yard work. Offer to help them by pulling weeds,
raking, watering flowers, planting, or mowing
the grass. Put up flyers and ask neighbors
you know well. Be sure to ask if you'll need
to bring your own gardening tools!

Start a Pet Care Service

You probably know people who have dogs,
cats, birds, or other pets. These people might
need some help taking care of their pets. Offer
to walk or groom dogs, feed pets while their
families are on vacation, change litter, and clean
cages. Put up flyers, visit a dog park, or talk to
your friends with pets.

Run a Bake Sale or Le~onade Stand

Anyone who plays hard during the summer
gets hungry and very thirsty. Have a bake sale or
start a lemonade stand and be the place where
all the hungry and thirsty people go. Decide what
foods or drinks you want to sell and the price of
your tasty treats. Then, make a li~t of ingredients
and get mixing!

Your Passion Good Read

What are you passionate about, and what are Kids all around the country have started
you good at? You can turn the thing you love their own businesses and made money. Read
into a money-making schdme iflyou think hard about them in The Richest Kids in America by
and get creative, just like Lydia and her buttons! Mark Victor Hansen (Hansen House). They'll
give you tips, inspire you, and show you how to
I make a difference.
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 Say hello to this month's "Pen in
Hand" author, David Montes, a fifth
grader living in New Jersey. He loves
to write, fish, box, work with cars,
and constrJct Lego buildings.

No matter what gum I try,

I cannot blow a bubble.
I follow the method step by step,
But always end up in trouble.

I wish that I could blow just one,

For I practice day and night.
Apparently, that doesn't matter,
For I've never gotten it right.

The little blasts of captured air

Are really quite the pain.
The sound of popping bubbles
Is recorded in my brain.

The flash of green and pink and blue

Is quite a sudden shocker.
My mom keeps saying, "Give it up.
Someday you could be a rocker."

(Which doesn't make much sense to me.)

So, if you have any tips or hints,

Please call my number soon.
Who knows? Someday I'll blow a bubble
Bigger than the moon!

Although I now view bubbles

As a way of bringing tears,
I won't stay like this much longer.
I'll be famous in 30 years.
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by Liana Mahoney Art by David Garbot

Many foods that grow in gardens start as flowers

or fruits. Some come from the stems and leaves of Beet Squash
plants. while others are plant rood. Look at the list
of foods to the right. Decide whichl part of the plant
Broccoli
Cabbage
Celery
Tomato ;
Onion
Turnip
Pepper
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you think each comes from. Find the word in the Spinach Cucumber Radish
matching word-search box. Carrot Lettuce Rhubarb

~teMSqhcl L-eClVeS Cflowers qhJ'Fruits tRoats

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Can you help

this camper find 'Ll{ct~·,..
his way through
the forest?

Answers on page 34.

AN ESKIMO ROLL
TAKES A LOT OF
PRACTICE AND
SUPERVISION
FROM AN
EXPERT KAYAK
INSTRUCTOR.
YOU GUYS
AREN'T READY
FOR THAT KIND
OF TECHNICAL
MOVE.
by Monica Harris by Linda Healy

The mailroom is a mess! Luckily,each Use the symbols below to crack these coded
package has a clue on it that tells you which golf words. Keep turning the picture slightly
mail sack it belongs in. Color code the to the left with each word. Let's see how
packages to match their mail sacks. much "links language" you know!

ED\

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(Ol\+a~"stne. Wi\'\ci9 Citi'
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l+s capital is
T\~med after
a fabled bird
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A B D E G H I K L N

~ Home to the.
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THATS A GOOD IDEA. WE
COULD TELL PEOPLE ABOUT
CAPTAIN FRANZ ROMER,
WHO PADDLED HIS KAYAK
ALL THE WAY FROM LISBON,
SP AIN TO THE VIRGIN
ISLANDS!
 by Sherri Jones

Each clue on the left suggests a rhyming phrase. For

instance, a wet light would be a damp lamp. Can you find
I

the right rhymes]

Fill in the blank spaces with the type of word

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listed under each blank.Turn to page 36 to read
the poem "A Rhino Has My Earlobe."

I.Amusing rabbit -------7----- A(n) --;--:----;;- has my earlobe.

(animal)
2. Colored cot ----:-
__ An elephant has my -::--:-------:- '
(body part)
3. Incorrect melody ----'- _ A( n) _--;:--:--;:- __ is attached _----;-;---;--;--_
(animal) (adverb)
4. Seashore haunter -r-t-' _ To the bottom of my _
(body part)
S. Wonderful platter ------7------

6. Royal jewelry -;.-__ Mytoeisinthe ~~------

(noun)
7.Artificial duck _ Of a very determined -,-- _
(animal)
And a very -----:--:-_-:-- beaver
(adjective)
Has mistaken me for a -----:_-,-- _
(noun)

I'd call " ;--_;;;-- !" if only I could;

(word you yell)
A(n) I would have rung,
(noun)
But I have a problem ...
(size)
_~--.,---:,- __ has got my _----;;-----:-_.,----_
(animal) (body part)

LETS TELL OUR READERS

ABOUT HIM IN THE MAGAZINE,
AND GIVE THEM INFORM ATION
ON HOW TO RESEARCH
KAYAK HISTORY.

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Pear Pt: Cory:
Would itMprovittg Ifty grade help
show ",y tMUle teacher tha snould
tay it1orchestra?
Alexia, 10
Califort1ia
Dear Alexia:
Yes. Your attendance, effort, and attitude
are important, too. Being on time to rehearsal,
practicing each day, and acting in a positive
way will show your music teacher that you
take orchestra seriously. These leadership skills
will also show the other students how to be a
valued and active member of the orchestra.
Pear tit: Cory:
My gYIl1 teacher told i\1ethat sweat
is good tor you. Is that true? Also, I
active and use your muscles. Sweat helps
you cool off. Special glands below the surface
of the skin make sweat from water, tiny
amounts of salt, knd wastes, such as urea
(yoo-REE-uh) and ammonia (uh-MOH-nyuh).
When sweat hits the skin, it evaporates,
cooling the body' as it goes. Salt and wastes
are left on the skin. That's why you should
shower or bathe after sweating.
CHIL.L.IN' 'IJ TH S'IJ~Ja.T
See how sweating cools the body. Blow on
your arm. Wet that spot with water and blow
again. Which f€l~cooler, the wet or dry arm?
tlear tit: Cory: .
last year ~t catl1p we got pOisot1
ivy Ot1our legs. We used special
POISOt1ivy creatM, but the rash
lasted 10t1ger;that1 a IMot1th.We
want to kt10w how to get rid of
poisot1 ivy-fast!
Ettika at1d Sylvia
Idaho I

tasted it oaee, Is it good or bad for Dear Enika and Sylvia:

you to eat? Poison ivy coJtains a sticky oil called
Marissa urushiol (yoo-ROb-she-ol). Coming in
Idaho contact with the plant may cause oil to get
on the skin. An allergic reaction to urushiol
Dear Marissa: causes a very itcIty, blistering rash. It can
It's OK to taste begin anytime from a few hours to six days
sweat. Sweating is later and usuallyllasts about two weeks.
good for your body To help dry the rash, soak the area in cool
because it helps water or rub an ite cube over it several times
you keep a regular a day. Let the skin air-dry. Calamine lotion,
temperature- oatmeal baths, and hydrocortisone cream can
around 98.6 degrees help soothe the i~ch. Keep fingernails short
Fahrenheit (37 degrees to avoid scratching and infection. A doctor
Celsius). Your body should check poison ivy rashes that do not
heats up when you're improve or last longer than two weeks.
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and address to:
"tl'k Dr. £!ory,1tJack cmd Jill, "'~.lIo~ S67
tl'l.iianapoU" tN' 46266
or go to our Web site at:
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This column does not r:eplace;your doctor's adv:ice.

Art by Paul Sharp

The best active :thing to do in the summer l!?

to run around outside with other kids. We play
kick-baU, ride bikes, and cail!dhbugs. .
A'IOID TH~POISoN I~r ITCH Sam in Michigan
Preventing the itchy rash is easier than
getting rid of it. I Christine sent us the qu.estiol!1.bellow.
• Apply a barrier cream, such as IvyBlock, What suggestions do you have? Send
before going into areas with Joison ivy your answer with your name, state, and
plants. This will lessen the aJ.ount picture to the above address, or emaiill.itito
of urushiol that may get on ybur skin. kidshelpingkids®Uskidsmags.com. We'H
• Wear long pants tucked into Jocks, long select the best answers ;to priDt in a:futuille
sleeved shirts, and closed shdes when issue or on our Web site!
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wa lkin g were
h pOlson Ivy gnDws.
• Know what poison ivy, oak, clnd sumac
look like-and stay away froin them!
• If you touch one of these plarlts, be careful
not to touch your face, eyes, ~nd other
areas of your skin. I
• Wash well with soap and cool water within
three to five minutes of cont+t.
• Wash anything that comes n;jcontact with
the plant, such as clothing, sHoes, toys,
sports equipment, and gardehing tools.
• Wash pets that may have come in contact
with poison ivy with pet shampoo, but
wear dishwashing gloves. THe urushiol on
their fur can spread to people,
• Do not burn poison ivy. Inhaling the smoke
can cause a dangerous reaction in the nose
or throat. And, poison ivy plkts that hang
in water can spread the oil oJ the water.
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State Sacks (page 30)

Michigan-has two peninsulas, borders the world's second largest lake
Illinois-home to the "Windy City," the Land of Lincoln
Arizona-home to the Grand Canyon, its capital is named after a fabled bird
Pennsylvania-home of Hershey's Chocolate, home to the Liberty Bell
NewYork-contains the largest U.S. city, home to half of Niagara Falls

On the Ball (page 30) Write Rhymes (page 31) A Rhino Has My Earlobe (page 36)
I. Range I. Funny bunny
2.Wood 2. Red bed
3. Driver 3.Wrong song
4. Hook 4. Coast ghost
5.Trap 5. Great plate
6.Wedge 6. King ring
7. Bogey 7. Fake drake
8. Hole
9. Iron
10. Divot
II. Sand
12. Putter
 GREAT IDEA, JILL!
THEY COULD GO TO
KAYAKINGJOURNAL.COMI
KAYAK-HISTORY.HTML.

WE SHOULD MAKE
THE MAGAZINE MORE
INTERACTIVE AND
MAYBE BUILD A WEB
SITE SO WE CAN REACH
EVEN MORE READERS!
...,Ai••••
 A rhino has my earlobe.
An elephant has my thumb.
A newt is attached firmly
To the bottom of my bum.

My toe is in the grasp

Of a very determined frog,
And a very pesky beaver
Has mistaken me for a 10g.

I'd call "Help!" if only I could;

An alarm I would have rung,
But I have a little problem ...
The cat has got my tongue!

Help the zookeeper

find seven keys so he
can put the animals
back in their cages.