Highlights for Children (April 2019)

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A n sw e ro n p a g e 3 8 .M y s t e r y P h o t oFun This MonthTangleTeaserApril22IsEarthDay!Didyouknowthatthebaldeagle,themanatee,andthe humpback whale were once endangered? Peopleworkedtogethertosavethem!Thisyear’sEarthDaythemeisaboutprotectingthreatenedandendangeredspecies. With a parent’s permission,visit www.fws.gov/endangeredto see which species need protection in your county and state. You and your parents might wish to write letters to your representatives to raise their awareness about local threatened species.TongueTwisterSamir showed Ciara his sketch.Find the PicturesCan you find each of these 13 pictures at another place in this magazine?Makeupatuneandturn your favorite poem into a song Perform it .for your family.Write a poem from an interesting point of view .For example imagine what ,a fork would say about being in the dishwasher.Research some poets and read their poems Try to .memorize a poem you like.Challenge yourself to write a short poem each week this month.1 .2 .3 .4 .Answer on page 38.April is National Poetry Month!Celebrate Poetry4 Ways to Things have gotten tangled at the knitting club. Can you tell which ball of yarn belongs to each knitter?

ByChristineFrenchCullyEditor in ChiefDear ReaderWrite to me!Christine Highlights com@.As part of our mission to help make the worlda better place for the children of today andtomorrow, Highlights is committed tomaking responsible business decisionsthat will protect our natural resourcesand reduce our environmental impact.AWARDSHighlightshas beengiven awards by The Association of Educational Publishers, The Education Center, LLC, Family Choice Awards, Freedoms Foundation, Graphic ArtsAssociation, iParenting Media, Magazine Design and Production,National Association for Gifted Children, National Conference of Christians and Jews, National Parenting Center, National Safety Council, Parents’ Choice, Parent’s Guide to Children’s Media Awards, and Printing Industry Association. HighlightsKids.comis a participant in the Kids Privacy Safe Harbor program of the Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) of the Council of Better Business Bureaus.PARENTS:If your child isnot quite readyforHighlights,callto switch toHigh Five™ atany time.APRIL 2019 • VOLUME 74 • NUMBER 4 • ISSUE NO. 810Founded in 1946 by Garry C. Myers, Ph.D.,and Caroline Clark MyersEditor in Chief: Christine French CullyVice President, Magazine Group Editorial: Jamie BryantCreative Director: Marie O’NeillEditor: Judy BurkeDesign Director: Patrick Greenish, Jr.Senior Editor: Joëlle DujardinAssociate Editor: Linda K. RoseAssistant Editors: Patty Courtright, Allison KaneCrafts and Activities Editor: Lisa GloverCopy Editor: Joan Prevete HymanSenior Production Artist: Dave JusticeProduction Assistant: Susan Shadle ErbEditorial Assistant: Hannah BerseeContributing Science Editor: Andrew BoylesEditorial Offices: 803 Church Street, Honesdale, PA 18431-1895. E-mail: eds@highlights.com.To submit manuscripts, go to Highlights.submittable.com.(Writers younger than 16: please use the postal address above.)CEO: Kent S. JohnsonVice President, International: Andy ShafranBusiness Offices: 1800 Watermark Drive,P.O. Box 269, Columbus, OH 43216-0269.Copyright © 2019, Highlights for Children, Inc. All rights reserved.HIGHLIGHTS FOR CHILDREN is published monthly.Cover price: $5.99ISSN 0018-165X (print); ISSN 2330-6920 (online)Printed by LSC Communications, Glasgow, KY.Designed for home and classroom use.Periodical postage paid at Columbus, Ohio; Toronto, Ontario; and at additional mailing offices.U.S. Postmaster: Send address changes to Highlights for Children, P.O. Box 6038, Harlan, IA 51593-1538.Canada Post: Publications Mail Agreement No. 40065670. Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to P.O. Box 99 Stn. Main, Milton, ON L9T 9Z9.Sometimes we make our list of customer names and addresses available to carefully screened companies whose products and services might be of interest to you. We never provide children’s names. If you do not wish to receive these mailings, please contact us and include your account number.To order, make a payment, change your address, or for other customer-service needs, such as changing your contact preference, please contact us:• Online: Highlights.com• Call: 1-800-255-9517• Write: P.O. Box 5878, Harlan, IA 51593-1378Lucky Us!A few weeks ago, a perfect rainbow formed an arch in the sky over our Highlights editorial building. When the first editor to see it pointed it out, the rest of us rushed to the windows to get a look before it faded away. We all agreed—spotting a rainbow on a rainy day never gets old.I liked rainbows as a kid too. I liked to draw them, and I once hooked a rug using soft yarn in every hue of the rainbow. I know that many of you are alsoinspired by rainbows. We loveseeing the rainbow drawings andpoems that you often send to us.Have you ever wondered what makes rainbows appearwhen they do? Astronomer and author Dr. Ken Croswellexplains it in “Secrets of the Rainbow” (pages 20–21).Understanding the science behind this wonder of naturemakes seeing a rainbow even more awesome.The next time you catch a rainbow, let it inspire you todraw a picture or write a poem. If you do, we would loveto see your creation.Your friend,This magazine of wholesome funis dedicated to helping children grow in basicskillsandknowledge,increativeness,in ability tothinkandreason,insensitivityto others in high,ideals and worthy ways of living—forchildren are the world s most important people’®.Seeing this rainbow overour building made our day.Rainbow photo by Melissa Lee ,The Wayne Independent.HL0419_182736

VOLUME 74 • NUMBER 4 • ISSUE NO. 81010Goofus and Gallant®Gallant talks things over.11Gallant KidsHailey Fort grows vegetables and fruits for people in need.12My SciIcebergs sneezes and ,,duck billed dinos-.14Hidden Pictures®PuzzleEverybody hoop! 15 JokesWhat to say to a turnip that lost a toy. 16 Snooze NewsGet the scoop on sleep.18CraftsGargoyle planters chalk Easter,eggs a Passover card and more,,. 20 Secrets of the RainbowFind out when and where to look for rainbows. 22 Coral Reef QuizSwim from start to finish! 25 Paws and ThinkWatching a track and field meet--. 26 Wacky AdsFunny ads for zany products invented by kids. 28 Game On!Devin has to play using a borrowed baseball glove.Dear HighlightsHighlights, ,YUM!April 4 isNationalBurritoDay.161Be prepared.Write out whatyou re going to’say in advance.2Practice Ask.family membersor friends to beyour audience.3On the bigday imagine the,crowd cheeringyou on!April820You re not alone John We hope these tips helpWe,!.DearYo re not loYou ’ ’a lneJohn !hop pe these tips help—John New York,6 Easter ButterflyA glad surprise.7 The Timbertoes®Spring s wild weather’.8 The Passover HamsterWhat will Jonah name his new hamster?

Hug amonkey!31Practical Joke CupA funny and ancient—!—April Fools Day experiment’.31What s Growing’?Send us your drawing of an unusual plant.32The Umbrella LadyMiss Tippet is always prepared.34Your Own PagesSee more drawings from creative kids like Grace. 36 Focusing on SuccessPros who have ADHD share the secrets of their success. 38 RiddlesWhat vegetable should you never eat on a boat? 39 BrainPlayWhat makes you feel better after a bad dream?40Ask Arizona®Sometimes listening is the best way to be heard.42Dear HighlightsEveryone is smart in different ways.43Picture PuzzlerLots to find on a rainy day.Spot a RainbowFind out when and how to look for one then use ,it to predict the weather!Cactus in a BottleGrace CrandallAge 10 • Illinois APRIL 2019 5

When a butterfly caterpillar is fully grown it forms a chrysalis a hard ,—,protective covering From the outside .,the chrysalis looks lifeless But inside .,the caterpillar is transforming into a butterfly Many cultures and religions .use the life cycle of the butterfly to represent life after death Christians .believe that like a butterfly emerging ,from a chrysalis Jesus Christ emerged ,from his tomb on Easter Sunday.Easter ButterflyA butterfly reminds usof Easter’s special day.For wrapped inside its chrysalis,all life seems gone away.But as we watch and wait,a glad surprise we spy—what seemed so dark and deadyields life: a butterfly!By Evelyn B Christensen.Art by Cory Godbey6APRIL2019

By Rich WallaceArt by Ron ZalmeTheTimbertoes®Spring came to the Timbertoes.Rain pelted down The creek rose..Theywaiteduntilitwassafetogoout.Wow !The water was high.Spring weather is always changing!The sun came out again.They hopped into their canoe.Let s ’explore!

The “Why is this night different from every other night?”“He escaped again!”DING-DONG! Jonah raced to the door. His relatives were here for Passover.“Come see my new hamster!” Jonah said, tugging his cousin Jesse’s arm.“What’s his name?” asked Jesse.“I haven’t decided,” said Jonah.But when they walked into the bedroom, the cage was empty. “He escaped again!” Jonah cried.“Maybe you should name him Houdini,” said Jesse.“Last night we found him under the bed,” said Jonah. But the hamster wasn’t under the bed now.Jesse looked behind the bookshelf while Jonah checked inside the closet. No hamster.“Everyone, it’s time to eat,” Jonah’s mother announced.Jonah loved Passover. He loved hearing his family talk and laugh over dinner. He loved playing with Jesse. He loved singing “Let My People Go.”Because Jonah was the youngest family member, he got to ask the Four Questions at the Seder.“Why is this night different from every other night?” he read. Then he asked the first of the Four Questions. By Heather MacLeod Art by Betty C Tang•.Passover Hamster8APRIL2019

“I found you ,Afikomen!”“Why on this night do we eat matzo instead of bread?”His father explained that they were celebrating the time the Jewish people escaped from slavery in Egypt. They had to hurry out of Egypt, and there was no time for the bread to rise. So the bread stayed flat and hard, like matzo crackers.“Why on this night do we eat bitter herbs?” Jonah asked.His mother explained that they atebitter herbs to remember the pain of slavery.“Why do we dip our vegetables in salt water?” Jonah asked.Aunt Leah explained that they dipped name for his new pet!parsley in salt water to remember the salty tears of the slaves.“Why do we lean on cushions tonight?” Jonah asked.Uncle Greg explained that people who are free get to rest.Finally, it was time to eat. Jonah loved the fluffy matzo balls best, but he ate chicken, charoset, and kugel too.After everyone had finished eating, Grandpa raised his eyebrows and said, “I seem to have misplaced something. Has anyone seen the afikomen?”This was Jonah’s favorite part of Passover. After the meal, Grandpa wrapped a piece of matzo cracker in a napkin and hid it for the kids to find.Jonah and Jesse raced into the living room. They searched behind the books in the bookcase. No afikomen. They took the cushions off the couch. No afikomen. They looked under the couch. No afikomen.Then Jonah heard a scratching sound. His eyes scanned the room. Under the coffee table, he saw a white napkin. It was shaking. He bent down and quickly snatched it up. Inside was his hamster, nibbling the matzo.“I found you, Afikomen!” Jonah exclaimed. It was true. He’d found the afikomen and he’d found his hamster. And on top of that, he’d found a perfect “This night IS different from all other nights!” said Jesse.Grandpa wrapped a piece of matzo in a napkin and hid it.

GoofusandGallant®There s some of Goofus and Gallant in us all ’.When the Gallant shines through we show our best self,.YOURGoofus and Gallant Moments“I felt like Goofuswhen I ate my sister s’candy then lied that,I forgot it was hers.”Harrison Age 7 Minnesota,,“I felt like GallantwhenI sang to entertain peopleat a nursing home.”Gabrielle Age 8 Alabama,,Tell us whenyou ve’felt likeGoofus or Gallant Visit!HighlightsKids com or write to.Goofus and Gallant Moments803 Church StreetHonesdale PA 18431,Art by Leslie Harrington.“Maybe nobody will notice ,”says Goofus.Idea by Joseph Burton Age 8 Wisconsin,,“ ’I d better clean this up ,”says Gallant.Idea by Joseph Burton Age 8 Wisconsin,,“Garrett hurt my feelings .I m going to tell him off ’!”says Goofus.When someone is unkind to Gallant he tries to talk things ,over without being unkind back.10APRIL2019

GallantKdsHarvestingto HelpWhenHaileyFortwassix,shesawapersonwhowashomelessstanding on the street in hertown. She wanted to help him, sosheandhermomgavethemanasandwichandabottleofwater.Hailey kept thinking aboutthemanandwhatitmustbelike to be hungry. She knew thatfreshfruitsandvegetablesoftenaren’t available at food banks,wherehomelesspeoplemaygetcanned or boxed food. Haileyhad an idea.“Therewasagardeninourbackyard, and we weren’t usingit,” she says. “I asked my mom ifIcouldusethatgardentogrowfood for the homeless.”Garden GiveawayNow, several years later,Hailey’s garden has suppliedmany people with strawberries,blueberries, peas, tomatoes, andother fresh produce. When foodisreadytoharvest,Haileypicks,washes,andbagsit.Thensheandhermomgivethebagstopeople on the street or to a localfood bank. Hailey has givenaway more than 550 pounds offruitsandvegetablessofar!Whilehandingoutfood,Haileyandhermomoftenseepeople more than once. Theylearntheirnamesandtalkwith people about what it’s liketo be homeless. When Haileyfound out that people withouthomes don’t always have safeor comfortable places to sleep,shethoughtof anewproject—buildingasleepingshelter.Under ConstructionWith guidance from hermom(whooperatedthepowersaw),Haileybuiltashelterbigenoughforapersontosleepin.It haswalls,windows,aroof,alockingdoor,asolarlight, andcurtains sewn by her sister,Josie. Hailey’s family is workingwithlocalgroupstofindagoodplacetoparkthestructureastemporaryhousingforsomeonein need.Haileyhaslearnedalotsince she gave away her firstsandwich—and not just aboutgardens and construction. Shehaslearnedtoseepeoplewhoare homeless as individuals.To help others, she says,“Startsmall.Youcanalwaysgrow over the years.”Highlightsisproudtoknowthis Gallant Kid.Hailey Fortgrows a garden full of fresh food for people in need.Photo courtesy of Hailey s Harvest’.By Sara Matson“Start small You .can always grow over the years.” APRIL 2019 11

MYSCIcy Islands“”Blue streaksform frommelted waterthat froze onthe glacier orin its cracks.Many icebergslook white.That s due to’air bubblesthat weretrapped assnow fell andpacked downon the glacier.Most of anicebergis underwater.Only aboutone tenth shows-above thewater s surface’.“Debris bands show”where dirt collectedon the glacier s’surface They are.vertical because theicebergfellontoitsside after it calved.Penguins!Icebergs can beunstable and maysuddenly flip orroll sending waves,toward nearbyboats andshorelines.In ocean waters near each polar ice sheet chunks,of freshwater ice as small as your bed or as big as—a small country floatinthesaltysea They come—.from glaciers and other huge ice formations thatformed on land 1 000 or more years ago,.When pieces at the edge of these ice masses breakoff called calving and fall into an ocean or lake(“”),the big floating chunks are called icebergs.BERGY BITSare icebergs less than 16 feet across. GROWLERSare iceberg chunks less than 7 feet across.Put an ice cube into a clear glass of water Look at the cube from eye level ..Is more ice above water or below Ice floats even higher in the sea than in ?your glass because salt water is denser than tap water.Watch as the ice cube melts Does it flip or shift That can happen to .?icebergs too As their shape changes from melting or breaking their center .,of gravity shifts and makes them unbalanced.Below the Surface12APRIL2019

By Dougal Dixon • Art by Robert SquierBonapartesaurusWhenBonapartesauruslived,there were many duck-billeddinosaurs (hadrosaurids) inNorth America, but few werein South America. AncestorsofBonapartesauruslikelymigrated south.WHEN:70 million years ago25220114566PresentTriassicJurassicCretaceousCenozoicbone ah PAR tay SAW rus-----“Bonaparte slizard after Argentinean’”(paleontologist José Bonaparte)WHAT IT ATE:PlantsWHERE:ArgentinaHOW LONG:20 feetCould have hadabonycrestlike those onits relativesMay have had a sail on its back since it ,had tall spines on its tailDuck like -beak good ,for plucking plantsWhy do we close our eyes when we sneeze?It doesn t seem as if sneezes should have ’anything to do with your eyes does it ,?Most sneezes are caused by something that irritates the inside of your nose Nerves in the .nose send a signal to the brain which triggers ,a sneeze to try to blow out the irritant.But the nerves in your nose pass very close to nerves that affect movement around your eyes .An irritated nerve in your nose can cause nearby nerves to pick up the irritation signal making ,your eyes shut.Your body may also close your eyes for protection to shield them from what is being —sneezed out!Maggie HarperAge 8 South Carolina• APRIL 2019 13

Want a challenge?Fold back page 15 to hide the picture clues.Check out our Hidden Pictures app!In this big picture find the waffle lollipop scooter toothbrush boomerang slice of pie ,,,,,,,glove mushroom fishhook banana eyeglasses ring heart carrot pencil and pine tree,,,,,,,,,.Everybody Hoop!By Pat Lewis14APRIL2019

Picture CluesAnswers on HighlightsKids com..HowHighIstheSky?—Robert SchechterHowhighisthesky?Good question! Yet Iwould much rather knownothowhigh,buthowlow.IfIstandonachairwithmyhandsintheair,is it sky that I’m in?WheredoesitBEGIN?J O K E SAymar Puerto Rico,Turnip #1:I mreallysad I lost ’.my toy.Turnip #2:Don tworry It will’.turnip soon.Faith Cartmel California,A man walked into a libraryand talked to the librarian.Man:CanIhaveacheeseburger and fries?Librarian:Sir this is a library,.Man(whispering) :CanIhavea cheeseburger and fries?Theo Oregon,Make us laugh!Send a joke or riddle along with your,name age and address to,,,803 Church StreetHonesdale PA 18431,“Knock knock,.”“Who s there’?”“Watson.”“Watson who?”“Watson your mind?”Mom: Which sock are you looking for?Abigail: My missing ocean sock.Mom: We re running late Just ’.pick any sock.Abigail: But Mom I m looking ,, ’for a Pacific sock.Abigail Williams Pennsylvania,A book never written :The Secrets of the Largest Planetby Juh Peter.Niland Woods Washington,A zebra and some giraffes were playing basketball The zebra .asked Why do I always have , “to be the referee?”Natalie Indiana,BONUSCan you also find the teacup ,domino cane ,,and pennant?wafflemushroomlollipopbananapine treeheartscooterglovetoothbrusheyeglassespencilboomerangringcarrotslice of piefishhook

Snooze NewsTips for EasierZ ’sEach night you climb into bed ,,get cozy close your eyes and it s ,,. . . ’morning What happens in between!?As you sleep parts of your body ,rest while other parts are busy—rebuilding muscles refreshing cells ,,and boosting your defenses against illness to make you strong energetic —,,and healthy the next day And your .brain uses sleep time to process and store information it took in that day.WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DON T GET ENOUGH ’Z ’S?A tired body struggles to do its jobs That can result in a weak ability.to fight infection slow reflexes and a,,cranky forgetful and unfocused you,,.It can even lead you to overeat.So instead of staying up late to cramfor a quiz study early then let your,—brain absorb the information while yourest up and dream of acing that test!HOW MUCH SLEEP IS ENOUGH?Doctorsrecommend9to12hoursdailyforkidsages6to12.Youngerkidsneed more Older kids need slightly less..Get the scoop on sleep!Many birds and oceanmammals including,dolphins seem to shut,“off half of their brains”at a time as they sleep.Who Snoozes?All living creatures needrest but many of them,sleep in different ways oramounts than you do.Some sleep the day away.Others may take shortnaps several times a day.African elephantHorseCowGuineapigDolphinTRY THESE!Rise and shine!HOURS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 A calming routine before bed .A consistent bedtime and wake time.Physical activity during the day.Sugary or caffeinated lights They foods like (chocolate and soda).Electronic devices .(They rev up parts of the brain.)Bright . (send your brain wake “up signals”.)NEAR BEDTIME SKIP THESE,!16APRIL2019

Put These Myths to Bed!1 I don t dream. “’.”Every night mostly ,during REM sleep ,everyone dreams .But you may not remember your dreams unless you wake up during one.2 Counting sheep . “is a good way to fall asleep.”In one study ,researchers found that activities that engage your brain can make you stay awake longer.3 Thanksgiving . “dinner makes you feel sleepy because of the turkey.”Turkey does contain tryptophan which in ,large amounts can make people sleepy .But like other ,meats it doesn t ,’contain enough to be the culprit You .likely feel drowsy as your body works to digest that big meal.Fish sleep in a“”resting state with theireyes open because—(except for sharks)they have no eyelids!DogCatGerbilSquirrelTigerOpossumIneedmy beautysleep. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 MostdreaminghappensHarderto beawakenedBrown batEvery 90 minutesor so you repeat,stages 2 3 and REM, ,in order.In 9 hours of sleep,that s six times’through the cycle!C y c l in g inY o u rS le e pE a c h n ig h t ,y o u r e p e a ta c y c leo fd i f f e r e n t le v e l s ,o rs t a g e s ,o fs le e p .L e s sn o t ic eo fs o u n d sa n d s e n s a t io n sS lo w e rb r e a th in g a n d h e a r t r a t eF a s t e r h e a r t r a t e a n d b r e a t h in gD e e p e rs le e pL ig h ts le e p•E a s i ly a w a k e n e d•I n c lu d e s c a t n a p sR E M ( r a p i d e y e m o v e m e n t )s le e pS T A G E 1a n dS T A G E 2S T A G E R E MS T A G E3

Sidewalk-Chalk Easter EggsBy Rachel K. Redd1 .In a bowl mix,together 1 cupof baking soda,1 cup of flour,1 /2 cup of white glue,and 3 tablespoonsof water.2 .Divide the mixtureinto several cups Mix.a few drops of foodcoloring into each.3 .Press the mixture intoplastic eggs,fillingboth halves Close them..4 .Let them dry for a day.Remove the chalk fromthe eggs and let it dry,until it hardens.Gargoyle PlantersBy Lindy NorthCraftsPhotos by Jim Filipski Guy Cali Associates Inc,,.18APRIL 2019

1 .Usingoven-bake clay,create a gargoylewith a bowl-shaped head.2 .Askanadultto bake itaccording tothe directions.Letitcool.3 .Addsoilanda smallplantfor hair“.”Water asneeded.PassoverCardBy Lindy NorthOn the seventh day ofthe Jewish holidayof Passover people,celebrate the miracleof the parting ofthe Red Sea and theescape from slaveryto freedom.1 .Foldasheetofcardstockin half Fold.back half of one side.2 .Usingmarkers,drawtheseaonthefolded card.3 .Open the card Draw.a parted sea in themiddle Add a message..ClosedOpenApril ShowersA Game for 2 or More PlayersBy April Theis1 .From cardstock, cut out an umbrellaand an arrow For each player cut out a.,flower and three matching raindrops using,a different color for everyone.2 .Punch a hole in the arrow and the top of the umbrella.Attach them with a metal fastener.3 .Use a marker to divide the umbrella s handle into five’sections and its top into three Write START on the handle.and 1 2 and 3 on the top, ,.TO PLAY:Eachplayer places three raindrops on START .Players take turns spinning and moving one raindrop the number of spaces shown They move .down the handle ,then onto their flower The .first player to get all three raindrops onto his or her flower wins.CRAFT CHALLENGE! Make a oofy bug outgof wiggle eyes plastic eggs and c enille sticks,,h.Share your result on HighlightsKids com..Make This Next Month ! APRIL 2019 19

By Ken Croswell Ph D,. .Thestormisover,orsoyouthink: the Sun is shining. Butwhenyougooutside,therainisstillfalling.Asyouturntogobackinside,youseeastunningsightinthesky:ashimmering arch of red, orange, yellow,green, blue, and purple light.No pot of gold sits at thatrainbow’s end. (Sorry!) Instead, a rainbow is its own reward.Refraction in ActionRainbows are rare becausethey need two things that don’toften go together: sunlight andrain. Sunlight usually looks pale.But it contains all the colors ofthe rainbow. A rainbow appears when raindrops split thesecolors apart, letting us see them.In empty space, all these colorstravel equally fast: 671 millionmiles an hour. But when sunlight passes through water, it slowsdown. Some colors go through water faster than others.These differences in speed makea rainbow. Red light goes fastestthrough water. Orange is almostas fast. Yellow is a little slower,and green is a little slower thanthat. Blue is slower still, and purple light is slowest.As light enters water, itbends, or refracts. The amountof refraction depends on how fastthe light travels through water.Red light, traveling the fastest,bends the least, orange light bendsa little more, and so on. Purplelight bends the most. So oncesunlight enters a raindrop, thedifferent colors split apart andtravel separate paths. That’s justwhat you need to get a rainbow.Then the colors bounce,or reflect, off the back of the raindrop. They exit the frontof the raindrop, bending againas they go from water to air. Sothey’re still on separate paths,with the different colors nextto one another, and you see arainbow when you look at the falling raindrops.How to See a RainbowA rainbow appears oppositethe Sun. So when rain is fallingand the Sun is out, stand withyour back to the Sun and search the sky.But sometimes you still don’tsee a rainbow. If the Sun is toohigh, no rainbow can appear.Just look at your shadow. If it’staller than you are, you have agood chance of seeing a rainbow.The longer your shadow is,the bigger the rainbow. Thebiggest rainbows appear whenthe Sun is lowest. So if rain fallsaround sunrise or sunset, youmight see a really big rainbow.Predict the WeatherWhen you see a rainbow, you S e c r e t so fth eK n o w w h e n a n dw h e r e to lo o k fo rr a in b o w s .20APRIL2019

can forecast the weather. If a rainbow appears in the morning, then the Sun is in the east or southeast. That means the rainbow is in the west or northwest, which is where the rain is. Weather usually moves from west to east. So the rain is probably coming your way.But if a rainbow occurs in the afternoon, the Sun is in the west or southwest. So the weather is clear there, and you should expect fair weather soon. Here’s an old saying that sums this up:Rainbow at morning, shepherd take warning.Rainbow at night, shepherd’s delight.See Two at OnceAfter you find a rainbow, look for a second rainbow outside the main one. It’s called a secondary rainbow and is usually fainter, so it’s harder to see. Its colors are in reverse order. The main rainbow has red on top and purple on bottom. The secondary rainbow has red on bottom and purple on top.Invisible Rainbow PartsOf all the light we see, red has the longest wavelength. But there’s more to a rainbow than we can see. Sunlight contains infrared radiation, which we can’t see because its wavelength is longer than that of red light. Still, infrared radiation gets refracted and reflected by raindrops, too, and lies just above the main rainbow’s red band.Purple, or violet, has the shortest wavelength we can see. But ultraviolet radiation, which has an even shorter wavelength, is also part of a rainbow. It’s just below the purple.Scientists have photographed infrared and ultraviolet rainbows. But to see the beauty of a rainbow, all you need are your own eyes, plus the right mix of sunlight and rain.May you see many rainbows!Photo by iStock Getty Images Plus thomaguery//.SecondaryRainbowMainRainbowWill You See a Rainbow?Answer these questions to find out!Is rain fallingin your area?Is theSunshining?Is yourshadowtaller thanyou are?Youprobablywon tseea’rainbow.You mi ht see ga rain ow b!Look opposite the Sun to find it.R a in b o w

Dive into theCoral Reef Quiz!Swim fromSTARTtoFINISHby answering each question correctly.STARTThat s’Unbe reef able--!The_________,off the coast of Australia,is the largest coral reef.It can be seen from space!Undersea CitiesA coral colony is made upof tiny interconnected,_____that together secrete thecoral s hard skeleton’“.”Popular SpotsCoral reefs make up lessthan 2 percent of theocean floor but scientists,estimate that____of allocean species depend onreefs for shelter and food.Great BarrierReefparsnips5percentColossalCoral Reefpolyps25percentArt byWhat Did“Zoo Say”?Zooxanthellae(zo zan THELL ee are---)algae that livein corals andgive them foodin exchange forahome.underwater zoos that can be visited only by submarine.Chuck Whelon22APRIL2019

FINISHHow to HelpPollution overfishing and ,,rising ocean temperatures are threatening coral reefs What s .’one thing scientists are doing to try to save them?Ocean MotionTrue or false Coral reefs :grow where there are strong waves and currents.Who Lives Here?Sharks turtles crabs ,,,starfish octopi and many ,,other animals live in or visit coral reefs Which animal .does NOT visit coral reefs?Fluorescent SPF?True or false The bright :colors of some corals help protect them from the sun s ’rays like the way sunscreen —protects humans.Dumping ice cubes into the oceans to cool them downTrue .The waves and currents bring food to the reefs.Humpback whaleTrueBreeding super-strong corals that can survive the changes to their environmentFalse .Waves and currents would wash the reefs away.Poison dart frogFalseFlora or Fauna?Are corals plants or animals?Plants They re .’relatives of seaweed.Animals They re .’relatives of jellyfish and anemones. APRIL 2019 23

Flock ofFlamingosBy Teresa A DiNicola.Most of these flamingos arestanding on one leg. If onlythreeofthemarestandingontwolegs,howmanyflamingofeet aretouchingthegroundin all?Answers on page 38.BONUS !Find 10 things ,besides the flamingos that ,end in o .Find the FlowersBy Lois Thompson BartholomewFind the names of these flowers hidden in the sentences below :pansy lilac daisy iris rose orchid and aster,,,,,,.1.The hero seemed to have superpowers.2.We bought a new set of pots and pans yesterday.3.Before I left for school I laced up my new shoes,.4.Hilda is yearning to visit her hometown.5.Grandpa s hair is gray’.6.I find our front porch ideal for lounging in the summer.7.Do you think we will ever have another day as terrific as this one?Answers on page 38.24APRIL2019

Track and Field Meet--Paws andThink Who is racing ?Jumping Throwing ??What equipment do you see?I m more of ’a sprinter.ArtbyDavidCoulson. What skills might athletes develop to compete in different events How might they train?? How are track and field sports --like other sports How are ?they different? Which track and field event --would you like to watch To try??

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GAMEON!If It FitsDevin must play witha borrowed glove.By Rich Wallace•Art by Rafa AlvarezDevin yanked open his closetdoorforthethirdtimeandpulled out his shoes. He shovedasideapileofstuffontheshelf.Where did it go?he wondered.“Mom, have you seen mybaseball glove?” Devin called.“I’ve looked everywhere.”“When was the last time youhad it?” Mom asked.“Yesterday,” Devin said. “I wasplaying catch with Silvio afterhis birthday party.”“I hope you didn’t leave itthere,” Mom said as she pulledout her phone. Devin’s cousinSilvio lived 45 minutes away.“I’ll text Uncle Gabe.”Devin kneeled on the floorand checked under his bed.Within a minute, Mom’sphone dinged. “Uncle Gabe saysit’s there,” Mom reported.Devin shook his head. “I havea game in an hour! Dad’s a lefty,so I can’t borrow his glove.”“Use mine,” said Mom.“But it’s a softball glove.”“Not much difference,”Mom said with a shrug.Devin scrunched up hismouth. “It’spink.”Mom laughed. “My team wonthe city championship with ourpink gloves last summer.”“People will think it’s a girl’s,”said Devin.“Some of the best players onyour team are girls,” Mom said.“True ...,” Devin said slowly.Mom handed Devin her glove.He slipped it onto his hand.“Feels OK.”“Top of the line,” Mom said.“I had the fewest errors of anyJ o r d a nD e v inT a r aB r y a n28APRIL2019

infielder in the league.”Devin nodded. Both of his parents were excellent athletes, and he was too. He snapped the glove open and shut, open and shut. I guess this glove will do,he thought.“I’ll drive you to the field,” said Mom. “Dad said he’d meet us there. Now don’t forget your cap. Or my glove!”Before the game, Devin lined the first batting-practice pitch deep into center field. He hit followed with another. Bryan’sdouble drove in a run, buthe and Devin were still atsecond and third base whenthe fourth inning ended.“Hold that lead!” Devin called,smacking his fist into the glove.“Shut ’em down, Tara!”Tara nodded. She calmlystruck out three batters in a row.“This could be historic,”Jordan whispered as they waitedto bat. “Tara is throwing ano-hitter. Three more outs andshe’s got it.”Devin looked at thescoreboard: BADGERS 1,RANGERS 0. “That’s too close,”he said. “We need more runs.”But the Badgers came upempty. They entered the sixthand final inning with that samenarrow lead.The Rangers’ right fielder ranpast Devin on his way off thefield. “I’m hitting that first pitchright past you, Pinky,” he said.Devin laughed. “Just try it.”I can hear itnow Pink glove.“!Pink glove!”Devin scooped up the ball.A Tip from the AuthorDon t be tempted to choose ’a heavy bat just because you think it will give you more power A proper bat .should be light enough so you can swing it smoothly and easily Try several sizes .,then pick the one that feels the most comfortable.Rich Wallace is the author of dozens of sports novels for kids including the books in the ,Winning Season and Kickers series He has played and .coached a lot of sports too.(Continued on next page)several more pitches before his coach told him to warm up at second base.I can hear it now, thought Devin. “Pink glove! Pink glove!”Devin’s teammate Jordan was in the dugout. “Isn’t that Karen’s glove?” he asked.Devin frowned. “It’s my mom’s. I don’t have mine.”“Better field some grounders,” Jordan said, pointing toward the infield. “New gloves can be tricky.”“Especially pink ones, right?” Devin braced for some teasing.Jordan shrugged. “Any color. They take some getting used to.”The glove worked fine, and Devin quickly forgot it was new to him. He fielded every ball that came his way during warm-ups. Then, in the first inning, he caught a line drive and nabbed a sizzling grounder.Tara pitched well, not allowing any base runners until the fourth inning, when she gave up a walk. The next batter lined the ball toward second base. Devin scooped it up and flipped it to Jordan, who’d run over from shortstop to cover the base. Jordan fired the ball to first for a double play.“Nice grab,” Jordan said as they ran off the field. “Now let’s get some runs.” The game was still scoreless.“Let’s go, Badgers!” Devin shouted.Tara hit a single, and Devin APRIL 2019 29

The ballrocketed overthe infield.ATipfrom aKidWhen dribbling insoccer, don’t kick the balltoo hard. Otherwise, theother team has a chanceof stealing the ball!Kayla CorbettAge9•IowaShare a sports tip!Send it toSports Tips803 Church StreetHonesdale PA 18431,(Continued from page 29)Tara’s first three pitches were high and outside. She fidgeted on the mound, digging her toe into the dirt and wiping her forehead with the back of her wrist. Devin could tell she was nervous. Trying to preserve a no-hitter brought pressure.“Settle down,” Devin called. “No batter.”Tara’s next pitch was in the dirt, and the batter trotted to first base. Bryan called for a timeout and left his catcher’s position to talk to Tara on the pitcher’s mound.Devin glanced at the base runner—the kid who’d just called him Pinky. The kid didn’t look over.The next batter bunted. Tara fielded the ball and threw to first on time, but now the Rangers had a runner on second.A slow grounder to first base brought the second out. The runner raced to third. A hit would tie the game for sure.Tara fired a fastball.THWACK! The ball rocketed over the infield, rising as it went. Devin leaped, extending his glove as far as he could reach. He hit the ground and rolled. Had he made the catch?Yes! Devin held his glove in the air, and the ball was clearly inside it. The Badgers ran to Tara to congratulate her for completing the no-hitter.“Great defense, guys,” Tara said. “A pitcher is only as good as her fielders.”“Not today,” Devin said. “Your pitching was incredible!”“That last one looked like a hit for sure,” Tara replied. “You made the catch of the day.”Devin met his parents near the refreshment stand. “Looks as if you managed all right with the pink glove,” Mom said with a smile.Devin blushed. “I forgot all about it.”“Did you?”Devin laughed. “Nah. But I should have.”“We can take a ride down to Silvio’s tomorrow so you’ll have your own glove for the next game,” Dad said. “Or Uncle Gabe can drop it off when he Devin leaped.comes up this way next week.”“Next week is soon enough,” Devin said. “As long as Mom’s glove is available until then!”30APRIL2019

To play the joke ask a ,friend to fill the cup over a sink.Practical Joke CupAn April Fools Day Experiment’By Angie NeerPour enough of a drink to wet your whistle but don t ,’be greedy! This cup spills all of its contents on anyone who fills it too high. According to legend it was invented over 2 500 years ago ,,by the Greek philosopher Pythagoras to teach his students moderation in life.HOWITWORKSWhen liquid in the cup is lower than the bend of the straw,it won t spill (1). As soon as liquid is higher than the bend’of the straw the filled side of the straw will spill over the,bend(2).Thestrawworksasasiphonasgravitypullstherest of the liquid in the cup through it and out the holein the bottom (3). A toilet bowl also has a siphon andworks the same way during a flush.1Just right.Toomuch!Everything spills.MAKE IT1.Use a pushpin to make a small hole in the bottom of a plastic cup.2.Widen the hole with a pencil until a bendy straw can just fit through.3.From the bottom, pull the straw partway through the hole. Bend the short section of the straw so it stays down.4.Cut off the end that sticks out of the bottom of the cup.5.To test it, fill the cup with water over a sink.What s Growing’?A bird dropped a seed into this pot and ,now something is growing! Draw what you think the plant will look like when it blooms. Send your drawing toPlease include your name age and ,,complete address. We must receive your reply by May 1 2019 to ,,consider it for publication.What s Growing?’803 Church StreetHonesdale PA 18431,

The “An umbrella can reach higher than any arm.”By Pam MillerArt by Susan BatoriHer name was Miss Tippet, but everyone called her the Umbrella Lady. Because, rain or shine, she carried her giant umbrella. It hung by her side, hooked over one arm.“Always best to be prepared!” Miss Tippet would say. “An umbrella is good for rapping on doors or writing your name in the sand. And it can reach higher than any arm.”When Miss Tippet wasn’t using her umbrella to rescue a cat or some such thing, she used it to carry stuff. Letters to mail, books she’d borrowed, shoes to be returned . . . “I’ll take two loaves of bread,” she’d say. “Don’t bother with a bag. I have my umbrella right here.”It was the same at the toy store.“Don’t worry with a box,” she’d say. “I have just the spot for that stuffed kangaroo.”Today was the day of the town fair. Miss Tippet walked into town as the sun streamed down. Her umbrella, hooked over one arm, was bulging with something, as usual. Bulging perhaps even more than usual.Booths lined the streets. People sold homemade ice cream, hand-stitched quilts, and cotton candy. Pies, cakes, wooden toys, and games to play—what a beautiful day!By 10:00, the town was bustling. Umbrella LadyRain or shine she carried ,her giant umbrella.32APRIL2019

By 11:00, the streets were overflowing with people. Then, at about noon, when no one was looking, the sun disappeared. A dark, gray cloud hung over the town. The first raindrops fell.Plip, plop. Plip, plop.“We can’t have rain!” the people cried. “Not today!”But when rain wants to fall, it falls!“My pies!” screamed a lady.“My quilts!” shouted another.“Our toys!” cried the children.Drippy ice cream. Soggy cotton candy.“Everything will be ruined!” everyone said. “What can be done?”“We’ll have to close down the fair,” announced the mayor.Then, through the rain, a familiar voice was heard. “Umbrellas! Come get an umbrella!”It was Miss Tippet. From her giant bulging umbrella, she pulled out . . . an umbrella! Umbrella after umbrella after umbrella! She had enough umbrellas for everyone.“There now,” she said, giving away the very last one. “Let the rain come!”“On with the fair!” announced the mayor. “But, Miss Tippet, how did you know it was going to rain?”“I didn’t,” she said, raising her umbrella over her head. “But it’s always best to be prepared!”“Everything will be ruined!”A familiar voice was heard. APRIL 2019 33

Your Own PagesLeona EldridgeAge 8 • LouisianaJovani GonzalezAge 7 • TexasHaadiya MolviAge 8 • MississippiHot Air Balloon-A hot-air balloon is a contraption of color.A beautiful machine made to be like no other.A piece of art flying in the air,Kept afloat by a tiny flare.With the wind blowing me across the sky,I touch the clouds and watch birds fly by.Though joyful when above the world so round,I’m filled with sadness when I touch the ground.Tucker LewisAge 10 • GeorgiaEarthworm WondersSquishy little earthworm wondersHiding from the giant thunder.Underneath the weeds and brushHiding from the wind a-rush.Wormy worms all around,Under dirt and on the ground.Seeking shelter, seeking sun,Moving around, oh what fun!Moving up, moving down,Eating compost, eating dirt.Nighttime now, time to rest.Move back down to your secret nest.Hiding from the big ol’ huntersTiny, tiny earthworm wonders.Graham HarperAge 8 • New YorkMorning RoutineAt breakfast the birds chirpmy brother burpsthe wind blowswe eat nachosI walk to school with my bros.Logan BrancheAge 8 • PennsylvaniaMusicHear the tuba,Low and smooth?The flute is high and clear.The trombone and trumpet take the bass.The saxophone is here.The cello and bass,Oh so beautiful and deep.The viola strong and loud.Violins take the high pitchesAnd make them sound so clear.The drums are noisy,Wonderful to the ear.The music in this worldIs so great to hear.Kacie DriesenAge 11 • Iowa34APRIL2019

Share YourCreative WorkWe d love to see it’!Artmustbeonunlinedpaper.Poems must have fewer than75 words All submissions.must be created by you.Include your name age,,and address Mail to.Your Own Pages803 Church StreetHonesdale PA 18431,o toWe cannotreturn yourwork so you,might wantkeepacopy.Fish Out of WaterLaura WalkerAge 10 • CaliforniaSpray PlaneWilson UnruhAge 8 • ColoradoFairy PrincessAudrey LivingstonAge 7 • New MexicoDreamingAs I dream, I hide in the night sky,With clouds and stars about me.I hide from every eyeIn the starlit sky.I dream of steeds on a green hill,Dancing and prancing with a will.I dream of a dragon flying high,With blue wings and silvery eye.Then with a start I wakeTo find myself in bed.I long to dream foreverAnd fly with my dragon till the end.Abigail Grace MartinAge 14 • MaineTime MachineIf I had a time machine,I could go back in history.I would help discover some thingsand maybe solve a mystery!I should see famous documentsor go on a ship with a brave sailor.I could get a fancy outfitsewn by an old-time tailor!This is my fantastic idea,so please, do not take it.The problem with my time machine isI don’t know how to make it!Noah DeGroatAge 10 • VirginiaTheaterTingles of fearHopeful of a great showEntering bravelyAmazing first actTo intermissionEntertaining second actRaging applauseCassie SophoclesAge 10 • Massachusetts

Focusing Like many kids,theseproshave ADHD Here s .’how theysucceeded.By Marty KaminskyArt by Chris ArranManystudentshavetrouble sitting quietly.They fiddle with pencils, talkoutofturn,andjump to do things beforethinking.Otherscansitstillbutfindithardtofocusonclasswork.Theymaydaydream,struggletoorganizetheirwork, and forget to do assignments.Most people feel restless ordistracted from time to time, butsome feel this way almost all the time.Nearly 2.5 million elementary-schoolchildren in the United States haveADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder). That’s about one out of ten kids.But ADHD does not have to be aroadblock to achievement. Here, somepros in their fields share the secrets of their success.AstronautSCOTT KELLYhasflown on four space missions,including one that lasted close toa year But when he was growing.up he had trouble focusing in,school As a result he earned .,low grades.“I read a novel in college about the space program The book.motivated me to study harder andbecome a much better studentand eventually an astronaut,,.The lesson I learned was Don t,’ever give up on yourself Find.something or someone thatmotivates you and use that to help motivate yourself.”Photos from left Science History Images Alamy Stock Photo Cal Sport Media():/;/Alamy Stock Photo courtesy of Katherine Ellison Aflo Co Ltd Alamy Stock Photo;;../.“Alotof verysuccessfulpeople haveADHD so,wear it with pride.”—Katherine Ellison ,authoron Success36APRIL2019

As a defensive tacklefor the New England Patriots,LAWRENCE GUYis successfultoday But he struggled with.ADHD and other learningdisabilities throughout hisschool days Still he never.,gave up.“In school I lost focus a lot,.I was always playing with thingsin my hands My sophomore.year in high school was myturning point I wanted to.succeed so badly on the footballfield I realized that if I could.apply myself focus and pay,,attention there I could learn all,the plays I took that self control.-back into the classroom I.learned that I needed a place torelease my extra energy but I,did have the ability to focus.”AuthorKATHERINE ELLISONwas a newspaper reporter often,taking dangerous assignmentsin Asia Africa and Latin America,,.Her work earned her a PulitzerPrize She did not know she had.ADHD until her son filled out aquestionnaire to find out if hehad it Reading the form over.his shoulder she realized that he,did have ADHD and so did she,.Today she accepts ADHD as part,of her toughest challenges andher greatest successes.“A lot of very successfulpeople have ADHD so wear it,with pride Know that you are.going to make a lot of mistakes.Learn to forgive yourself withoutmaking excuses and try to learna lesson from each one I use.exercise as one way to cope I ve. ’learned that I need structurein my life.”Figure skatersZACHARY DONOHUEand Madison Hubbell won a silver medal for ice dancing at the 2018 International Skating Union World Figure Skating Competition and placed fourth at the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea In elementary .school Zachary had a hard time ,making friends because his classmates thought he was wild ,scattered and overly excitable,.“When I was 16 I realized that ,it was OK for me to be different than others Now at 27 I m .,, ’learning to understand my own emotions I still struggle with .ADHD but I ve learned that ,’I m responsible for more than ’just myself I ve learned how . ’important it is to be organized and to be a step ahead it helps —slow me down which is ,important for someone with ADHD.”ADHD is treatable Some things that help .include skill therapy support at school and ,,sometimes medication If you think you might ,.have ADHD talk to a parent guardian doctor ,,,,school counselor school nurse teacher or ,,,another adult you trust Professionals can help .kids with ADHD and the adults in kids lives ,’can help set them up for success.Living with ADHD APRIL 2019 37

Answers124853976Covers: Swing into Spring! by Howard McWilliam; What’s Wrong?® by Rich PowellIllustration credits:Page2:KevinZimmer;13:(sneezing)KeithFrawley;15:JokesbyRichPowell,“HowHighIstheSky?”byAnaitSemirdzhyan;16–17:GaryLaCoste;24:FlockofFlamingosbyNeilNumberman,FindtheFlowersbyJaredAndrewSchorr;31:MikeDeas;38:MikeMoran;39:ErinMauterer.Photo credits:Page 2: E+/Getty Images/RedHelga; 3: Gina Lenz;4: (burrito) E+/Getty Images/AdShooter; 4–5: (rainbow) iStock/Getty Images Plus/technotr; 12–13: Have Camera Will Travel/Antarctica/AlamyStockPhoto;12:(glass)JimFilipski,GuyCaliAssociates,Inc.;16:(elephant)iStock/GettyImagesPlus/abadonian,(horseandcow)iStock/GettyImagesPlus/GlobalP,(guineapig)iStock/GettyImagesPlus/photokdk,(dolphin)iStock/Getty Images Plus/DrPAS; 17: (dog) iStock/Getty Images Plus/GlobalP, (cat) iStock/Getty Images Plus/Nynke vanHolten,(gerbil)E+/GettyImages/MediaProduction,(squirrel)iStock/GettyImagesPlus/PETERLAKOMY,(tiger)iStock/GettyImagesPlus/Saddako,(opossum)iStock/GettyImagesPlus/Farinosa,(bat)E+/GettyImages/-AZ-;31:(PracticalJokeCup)JimFilipski,GuyCaliAssociates,Inc.,(background)iStock/GettyImagesPlus/Kritchanut;39:(dinosauranddragontoys)Photick/Getty Images Plus/Michele Constantini, (shape blocks) E+/Getty Images/DNY59, (footwear) Photodisc/GettyImages/Thomas Northcut, (bag of groceries) iStock/Getty Images Plus/LightFieldStudios, (sock monkey) iStock/GettyImages Plus/boitano, (dresser and clothing) iStock/Getty Images Plus/urfinguss, (boy) iStock/Getty Images Plus/nicolesy,(tile) iStock/Getty Images Plus/kasipat, (girl) iStock/Getty Images Plus/mediaphotos.R DID L E SWhat do you call a bear standing in the rain?Joshua Thornton Wyoming,What kind of music do Pilgrims listen to?Claire Bull Texas,Why did the arm go to the car repair shop-?Elijah Kirkpatrick Oregon,What is the only animal at a baseball game?Sophie Stinson Louisiana,What is time s’ favorite gift?Micah Lastrella Florida,Why did the door go to the bakery?Thomas Texas,Where do you find microwaves?Abigail California,What vegetable should you never eat on a boat?Maren Wagener New Jersey,What did the nervous burger sa yto the director before the show?Hannah Montana,1 . A drizzly bear Plymouth rock To get .2 ..3 .some elbow grease A bat The present .4 ..5 ..6 . It wanted some Key lime pie On tiny .7 .beaches Leeks Sorry I m feeling a little .8 ..9 .“, ’Angus right now.”Tongue TwistersGilbert gurgles at the glowing goldfish.Amber FriesenAge 12 • IdahoBenny Betta buys a book.Jonathan BrownAge 9 • Georgiapage 2Fun ThisMonthTangleTeaserFind the Flowers1 .hero seemed2 .pans yesterday3 .school Ilaced,4 .Hildaisyearningpage 24Flock of FlamingosThere are 27 flamingofeet touching the ground.Bonus!We found thesethings that end ino :banjo gecko limbo,,,nacho taco bongo,,,mango avocado tuxedo,,,and poncho You may.have found others.5 . hair is gray6 . porch ideal7 . as terrificpage 43Picture PuzzlerWe found these objects that rhyme with rain: plane brain crane cane and train ,,,,.You may have found others.Bonus! Because you get more SPRINKLES.Mystery Photo—Carrot.38APRIL2019

Takeyourbrain ona hike!STARTWhat shapewould you wantfor a house?WHY?If you could have a dragonor a dinosaur as a pet,which wouldyou want?Why?Whatmightmakepeoplewantto dance?“ ’I m trying to organizethis drawer but it,won tallfit said Zeke’!”.What couldhedo?For which jobs might people needSNEAKERS BOOTS DRESSY SHOES???Can you fly?Don t’need to.Why do some foods need to be refrigerated but others don t’ ?THE ENDName a food thattastes a lot betterthan it looks.What are tiles for?Where do you see them?Why might someone What sounds make you think that something good is on the way?wear a light?What makes you feel better after a bad dream?

Askizona®Listeningto Be HeardBy Lissa Rovetch • Art by Amanda MorleyDear Unheard,I know what it’s like to have your ideas ignored—frustrating!My P.E. teacher had been out forever with a skiing injury. So some of us asked our substitute gym teacher if we could plan a welcome-back party.“Sounds great,” said Ms. G. “We have a few minutes before the bell rings, so you guys can do a little brainstorming while I put some stuff away.”“I bet Ms. Lopez would like welcome-back cards,” I said.“We should have a rock ’n’ roll theme!” said Noah.“No, we should make it a soccer theme!” said Avery.“Why is soccer better than music?” said Noah.“I think cards are really important!” I said, louder.Then the Fashion Patrol chimed in. The Fashion Patrol is a group of kids who are always showing off their expensive new outfits.“Hellooo!” said Fashion Patrol number 1. “Color scheme is the most important. Lime green is really in right now.”Fashion Patrol number 2 nodded. “Let’s get lime-green streamers and balloons!”“What about my soccer idea?” said Avery. “The cake could be shaped like a soccer ball and—”“I’ll wear my lime-green skirt,” interrupted Fashion Patrol number 3.“Hmm, that skirt has clashing orange flowers,” said Fashion Patrol number 2. “I’d consider letting you borrow my green pants.”“Why does everybody keep ignoring my card idea?” I said.“I’d like to see those pants,” said Fashion Patrol number 1. “I need to make sure they’re the right shade of green.”That’s when the bell rang and the party discussion ended.I was in a funk the rest of the day. It was going to be a “lime green” party run by the Fashion Patrol, and Ms. Lopez wouldn’t even know we’d missed her.When I entered my house after school, my little brother and sister were arguing about a board game.“I know the rules!” Tex shouted. “You don’t have to The bell rang and the party discussion ended.“Why does everybody keep ignoring my idea?”40APRIL2019

start over if you land on blue!”“I know the rules!” shouted Indi. “You get an extra spin if you get the cherries!”I walked over to where they were playing and said, “If you’d stop and listen to each other, you might realize you’re both right.”I scrounged around for the rule sheet and read them the parts they’d been arguing about.“We are both right!” said Indi.“Yeah, thanks, ’Zona,” said Tex.“Actually, I should be thanking you two!” I smiled. “You just made me realize something.”The next day, in gym class, Ms. G. said, “From the sounds of your conversation yesterday, I’m guessing you need more time to finalize your party plans.”“No, we’ve got it totally figured out,” said Fashion Patrol number 1.“Wait. What?” said Noah. “We didn’t figure anything out!”“Well, actually,” I said, “if we stop and listen to each other, we may realize we’ve figured out more than we thought.”Ms. G. nodded. “Good point. How about we try the football experiment? Whoever wants to talk has two minutes to hold the football and speak while the rest of us listen.”The experiment really worked! Once we listened to each other, we were able to compromise.The following week, we had an awesome welcome-back party for Ms. Lopez—with fun music, a delicious soccer-ball cake, and lime-green decorations. Some people wore lime-green clothes, and some people made welcome-back cards. But the very best part of all was the giant smile on Ms. Lopez’s face when she saw how much we cared.So, dear Unheard, it might sound funny, but sometimes stopping and listening ends up being the best way to get heard. See if your science-fair group is up for trying the football experiment. If you take the time to really hear what other people have to say, you might be surprised by the results.By the way, I wore a new lime-green shirt to the party. Don’t tell the Fashion Patrol, but it’s now one of my favorite pieces of clothing!Ciao for now,ArizonaOnce we listened to each other we were ,able to compromise.We had an awesome welcome back party -for Ms Lopez.. APRIL 2019 41

Plasa a aDear HighlightsYour teacher is right .Everyone is smart in different ways You might .want to make a list of all the things you re good at Ask your ’.teacher and your parents to help you add to the list This list .will remind you of all the ways you re smart’.You might ask yourself Am I giving my best effort every :day in subjects that are easy for me and also in ones that are ,difficult Am I always trying to be my best self at school with ?,friends and with my family,?If you continue to do your best every day you can feel good ,knowing that you are making smart choices.My friend goes off with a girl who s not my ’friend It makes me feel .left out .I ve tried talking ’to my friend about it but ,she doesn t listen’.Jessica New Jersey,While it s healthy to spend ’time with different friends it s , ’also important for friends to respect each other s feelings ’.You might want to spend more time with friends who are kinder to you.When people treat us poorly our first instinct may ,be to treat them the same way .What s more difficult but more ’—rewarding is to show them —kindness When you re playing .’with your other friends perhaps ,you can invite these girls to join you They might follow .your good example and start to include you too.I am very whiny,and my brothers tease me.Annette South Carolina,It sounds as if you might wish to break the habit of whining so much When you feel as if .you re going to start whining ’,pause and take a deep breath .Try to think about all the good things in your life your family —members friends favorite ,,activities and more When you ,.think about positive things you ,might feel less likely to whine.You may find that your brothers tease you less if you don t whine ’as often But if they continue it might help to ignore them Some .,.people view this type of teasing as a game If you ignore their .remarks your brothers may tire of the game and stop ,.Write to us !Please include your name age ,,and full address Mail to.Dear Highlights803 Church StreetHonesdale PA 18431,Or e mail us at Letters Highlights com-@..Art by Keith Frawley.How do I know if I m smart ’?My teacher says I am but the ,kids say I m not’.A Highlights Reader by e mail(-)42APRIL2019

Picture PuzzlerArt by Dave WhamondIn this silly scene find a duck a green umbrella with blue polka dots,,,a cat two dogs a pair of star patterned rain boots and a rainbow,,-,.Answersonpage38.Find 9 blue letters in the scene and unscramble them to answer this riddle:Why is it better to eat doughnuts in the rain?Because you get more____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____.Find 5 objects that rhyme with rain.

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