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Fun This MonthMarissa and her dad just hiked 8 6 miles.!Can you figure out which landmarks theyvisited?(Assume they walked back to thesign after visiting each location.)Tongue TwisterPrank playing-pigeons.Find the PicturesCan you find each of these 10 pictures at another place in this magazine?Super Silly-Story TimeAnswer on page 38.Make a to do“”list Put the most.important itemsfirst Check.things off asyou completethe tasks.Tidy up your workspace .Less mess means fewer distractions.Take a short break Stand .up stretch and ,,do a couple of jumping jacks to get your blood pumping.Hang up a quote or photo that inspires you to keep going!1 .2 .3 .4 .A n sw e ro n p a g e 3 8 .M y s t e r yP h o t oChoose one of the topics below and write your own silly story.1 . A dinosaur dance party2 .A kid who turns invisible when she or he sneezes3 . Magical chicken nuggetsSights to SeeHelpful Homework Habits
As part of our mission to help make the world a better placefor the children of today and tomorrow, Highlights is committedto making responsible business decisions that will protect our natural resources and reduce our environmental impact.By Christine French CullyEditor in ChiefDear ReaderWrite to me!Christine Highlights [email protected] Highlights has been given awards by The Association of Educational Publishers, The Education Center, LLC, Family Choice Awards, Freedoms Foundation, Graphic Arts Association, 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.com is a participant in the Kids Privacy Safe Harbor program of the Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) of the Council of Better Business Bureaus.SEPTEMBER 2017 • VOLUME 72 • NUMBER 9 • ISSUE NO. 791Founded 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 BurkeArt Director: Patrick Greenish, Jr.Senior Editor: Joëlle DujardinAssociate Editor: Linda K. RoseAssistant Editor: Allison KaneCopy Editor: Joan Prevete HymanEditorial Assistant: Channing KaiserSenior Production Artist: Dave JusticeContributing Science Editor: Andrew BoylesEditorial Offices: 803 Church Street, Honesdale, PA 18431-1895. E-mail: [email protected]. 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 ShafranSenior Editor, International: Julie StoehrBusiness Offices: 1800 Watermark Drive,P.O. Box 269, Columbus, OH 43216-0269.Copyright © 2017, Highlights for Children, Inc. All rights reserved.HIGHLIGHTS FOR CHILDREN is published monthly.ISSN 0018-165X (print) ISSN 2330-6920 (online)Designed for use in the classroom.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.Printed by RR Donnelley, Glasgow, KY.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.To order, make a payment, change your address, or for other customer-service needs, such as changing your contact preference, please contact us:• Online: www.Highlights.com• Call: 1-800-255-9517• Write: P.O. Box 5878, Harlan, IA 51593-1378S more ’,Please!As a kid, I loved to camp. I still do. My favorite part is the campfire.Over the years, I’ve sat around a lot of campfires, as a Girl Scout and as part of a camping family. I’ve sung a lot of songs, laughed at skits, listened to ghost stories—and enjoyed a few s’mores.A s’more, as you probably know, is a sweet, gooey dessert. It’s made by squashing a warm marshmallow and a square of chocolate bar between graham crackers. This treat earned its name because after you’ve had one, you want “some more.” Mmm . . .If you like s’mores, try our recipes for s’mores with a twist (pages 5 and 18). You won’t need a campfire—but you may find yourself wishing for one. Let me know which recipe sounds yummiest to you: Berries ’n’ Creme,Banana Sandwich, Confetti Fudge,or Stuffed Apple. Or come up with a twist of your own! I’d love to hear about it.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—for children are the world s most important people’®.
VOLUME 72 • NUMBER 9 • ISSUE NO. 79110Goofus and Gallant®Someone is wasting food....11Gallant Challenge!What is your wish Write?aboutitinapoem.12I Dig Dinosaurs!Dr Steve Brusatte found.hundreds of dino footprints.14Hidden Pictures®PuzzleWhat kinds of perfume would skunks like? 15 Jokes“Have you ever seen a medieval cow?” 16 Deepa s Navratri Dress’Oh no Deepa has outgrown !her favorite dress.18S more Makeover ’Yummy twists on a classic.19 Paws and ThinkFind sea lions monkeys ,,and more at the zoo.20 Magic MartyThe new kid has a bunch of tricks up his sleeve.22 A Milkweed StoryTheir seeds float on silky parachutes.Dear Highlights,201With your parents,list some ideas such as,collecting supplies foran animal shelter.2Ask a librarian tohelp you find children s’books and informationabout helping animals.3Share your thoughtswith your classmates andteacher Maybe you can plan.a project or form a club.September1618It s wonderful that you care so much about animals ’,Avery Setting small goals can help toward a bigger goal!. 6 BrainPlayName some sounds that foods make. 7 Bea and HankBallroom dancing fish-?8 Do You Know YOU?This quiz is about every human body()!—Avery Pennsylvania,Cards and Hugs!September 10 isGrandparents Day.Let your grandparentsknow how muchthey mean to you!Grahamcracker Clean sliced ,strawberry
24 The Pepper CaperA spicy mystery.27 What s That ’SNOUD?The sounds at this block party are all mixed up!28 My SciWhy do our stomachs growl? 30 Everything He NeedsEthan s brother is missing ’only one thing at college. 32 Your Own PagesSee more creative work by kids like Anastasia! 34 Back to Back --ClassesWhen two classes share a room how do the ,students stay focused? 35 Your Ideas Please,!Boredom friendship ,,jealousy share your —advice! 36 CraftsGuatemalan worry dolls and more. 38RiddlesWhat do you call a rich lizard? 39The Timbertoes®A picnic surprise. 40Ask Arizona®Embarrassment survival tips-. 42Dear Highlights“I don thaveenoughtime’!”Anastasia AndersonAge11•NorthCarolinaGreek yogurt and marshmallow cremeMini chocolate chipsMake thisBERRIES n ’ ’CREME S MORE’by Alicia Anderson .Then find more s more recipes ’on page 18! SEPTEMBER 2017 5
Name somesounds thatfoods make.What wouldit be like to move athalf your usual speed?What kind ofpuzzle do youlike most?WHY?What is the bestthing to teach...Whatwould itbe like ifthe groundwere atrampoline?Take yourbrain on a hike!STARTTheycall meSwifty!Pollywants a cracker!What different jobs did people do to get you the foods you ate today?Why do actors inamovieoraplaywear costumes?THEENDWhy do peopleoften wrappresents?“Ihavebutterflies inmy stomach!”said Zane.APERSON?What superpower wouldyou give each memberOF YOUR FAMILY?ABIRD?AHORSE?WHAT DID HE MEAN BY THAT?N am et h ree thing sp e o p led of o rf u n inw a t e r .
In the library, in a tank,You’ll find two goldfish, Bea and Hank.They hold each other’s fins and pranceAndperformanamazingballroomdance. Ms. Tomes never glances over there,ButIcanseethedancingpair,And whenever I say, “Oh, look! Please look!”Ms. Tomes is slow to shut her book—Andsheonlyseesplaingoldfish.By Carol L MacKay.ArtbyMarcoBucciBeaandHank SEPTEMBER 2017 7
How well do you know that body you carry around with you every day? Travel through this quiz to find out!Art by Jason TharpItty Bitty Bones-To find the smallest bones in the human body look ,Ain the pinkie toe at super small ribs of each foot.B-that twirl when you hiccup.Cin the ears.Amazing MusclesYour body has more than 600 muscles Which .of these things don t’muscles do?AHelp you swallowBHelp your hair growCHelp you somersaultIn a HeartbeatEach time your heart beats it pumps ,another 1 / 4 cup of blood through its four parts What are the heart s parts called.’?Teacher s Pet’Where on your body is the pupil?CIn the eye to let in light,AIn the brain s ’memory to help it s also called the ,you on testsBOn the belly where (’belly button)ARight atrium ,left atrium right south east ,ventricle and ,left ventricleBThe north ,,,and west wingsCLeonardo ,Donatello ,Raphael and ,MichelangeloD oY o uK n o wYOU?
Down the PipesTwo tubes go down through your throat .The esophagus ih SOFF ugh iss is ( ---)for what you eat and the trachea ,(TRAY key uh is for what you --)___.AdrinkBbreatheCthinkInner Space -OrbitThe orbital OR bit ul (-- )cavity is an opening in your skull that s also called ’___.Aa whole lot of tooth decayBthe eye socketCwhere the nose goesThe Award Goes to . . .Which is the largest and strongest single bone in the body?AThe shoulder bladeBThe funny boneCThe thigh bonePower PullerOf all the energy your body uses ,20 percent of it gets used by this ,whether you re active or resting’.AYour blinking eyelidsBYour busy brainCYour twitchy fingersThe Nose KnowsThe tip of your nose is made of cartilage (CAR till ij Which of these is too-- ).,?AThe outer ear (under a layer of skin)BYour baby teethCFingernails and toenailsAnswers on page 38. SEPTEMBER 2017 9
GoofusandGallant®“I felt like GoofuswhenI said That was a terrible‘serve to my friend’.”Ava Age 8 Ohio,,“Relish tasted bad on that Now.I ll try mustard says Goofus ’,”.When things fall Goofus leaves,them on the floor.“ ’I ll try just a little in case Idon t like it says Gallant’,”.When things fall Gallant,picks them up.There s some of Goofus and Gallant in us all ’.When the Gallant shines through we show our best self,.Art by Leslie Harrington.YOUR Goofus and Gallant Moments“I feel like Gallant when I help my brother even if I do not want to.”Vincent Age 6 California,,10SEPTEMBER2017
Share Your WishWhat is your wish We d love to know Write a?’!wish poem up to 75 words long Please include().your name age and address and mail to,,,Wishes803 Church StreetHonesdale PA 18431,In a future issue we ll publish a few ,’wish poems from kids.Photo by iStock andresr/.In this poem, Dr. Myers wrote about his wishes:The wishesthat I wishAre not of thingsto sell or buyBut of those thingsthat ICan make come truemyself.Of thingsthat perish never,Of thingsthat last forever.Some wishes told of habits he wanted to change, like this one:I wish I were like youAnd didn t put off jobs’I hate to do .Other wishes were about getting along with people. In the poem below, he wrote about how he wanted to feel about others—and how he wanted others to feel about him:I wish I always felt kindlyToward others different from meIn any way—The color of their skin,The houses they live in,The clothes they wear,The enjoyments they share,The money they have to spend,The place of worship they attend,I also wish that theyFelt the very same wayToward me.Dr. Garry Cleveland Myers, who co-founded Highlights® in 1946, wrote many poems that he called “wishes.” He used these poems as a way to share things he wished for—especially his hopes for becoming his best self.What Is YourGALLANT CHALLENGE!“Wish”? SEPTEMBER 2017 11
Photos pages 12 and 13 courtesy of Dr Steve Brusatte :.. Illustration page 13 by Jon Hoad Art of Ancient Life:,.TOP My camera lens cap:-shows the size of this footprintcast BOTTOM Hundreds of.:dinosaurs once walked here.Tom and I were thrilled to find these dinosaur footprints!something similar on other digs. The big holes were footprints made by giant dinosaurs! And in every direction, we saw more prints. Hundreds.We had found a huge dinosaur trackway from 170 million years ago!The temperature dipped close to freezing, and we were tired. Tom and I packed up our gear, put a few fossils we’d collected that day into our backpacks, then started back toward our cars.That’s when we spotted something strange.Prehistoric PathThere in front of us, in the rock, lay a big, shallow hole. It was circular and two feet across. We hadn’t seen it earlier, maybe because the lighting had been different. But now, it was so obvious. And up ahead a few feet, slightly off to the side, was another. Then another, and another. They made a zigzag pattern: left, right, left, right.Tom and I glanced at each other and smiled. We’d seen Fossils can tell us stories from long ago. As a paleontologist (pay-lee-on-TAHL-uh-jist), I hunt for dinosaur fossils to learn their stories and to see how our planet has changed over time.Sometimes that search turns up something big.Skye QuestTwo years ago, I took some of my university students and my friend and fellow paleontologist Tom Challands to look for signs of dinosaurs on the Isle of Skye, off the shore of Scotland. We drove to a lonely coastline in the far north, miles from any town.It was not a nice day to work outside. The sun stayed hidden, rain fell, and violent ocean waves splashed us. We spent the day crawling over cold, wet rocks, looking for fossil bones.Finally, as it was getting dark, we decided to call it quits. By Dr Steve Brusatte.It takes work...and a bit of luck.I Dig Dinosaurs!12SEPTEMBER2017
Where Dinosaurs RoamedWas it a lucky find? Yes—but finding the trackway wasn’t all luck. Like detectives, we use clues to tell us where to look.Most dinosaur fossils are either:• the skeleton or egg of an unlucky dinosaur that died and got buried by sand or mud, which over millions of years turned into stone, or • a footprint or other impression that a dinosaur left in sand or mud, which also turned into rock.So to find fossils, we need to search rock that was made when dinosaurs roamed Earth (in the Mesozoic Era, from 252 million years ago until 66 million years ago). And we look in types of rock that formed where they lived. The rock on Skye formed in that era and in such a place—in ancient rivers and beaches, where dinosaurs would have found plenty of water and food.We also choose sites where we can get to that rock! Unlike cities and towns, where rock is covered by streets and buildings, Skye has few towns and many accessible, rocky hills.These clues told me that fossils could be found on the Isle of Skye. But I had to actually go there and walk around to look for footprints, eggs, or bones sticking out of rock. I don’t use fancy equipment—just eyesight.Our eyes did well on the day we found the trackway—thanks to detective work, effort, and that bit of luck.What s Their Story’?From the size of the trackway prints, the distance between them, and bones and other fossil evidence we have discovered, we pieced together the fossils’ story.The dinosaurs that made these tracks were sauropods—long-necked, big-bellied plant eaters. These early relatives of Diplodocus were bigger than a bus! At 50 feet long and weighing 15 tons, they were among the largest animals to roam this region. Each footstep across this trackway would have caused the ground to shake.But these gentle giants likely wouldn’t have seemed very scary. They ate ferns and pine trees and hung out in groups, not only on land but also in lagoons and on beaches, at a time when Scotland was much warmer than it is now.The dinosaurs that left their fossilized tracks on Skye have been gone a long time. But I’m glad they left their story behind for us to discover.Is that a bone in this rock ?I use my pocket magnifier to take a closer look.
Check out our Hidden Pictures app! Want a challenge?Fold back page 15 to hide the picture clues.In this big picture find the ring fish butterfly glove dog dish wedge of lemon ,,,,,,,saucepan fishing pole banana needle golf club saltshaker ruler and candle,,,,,,,.Skunky Scents for SaleBy Kelly Kennedy14SEPTEMBER2017
Picture CluesAnswers on HighlightsKids com..Make us laugh!Send a joke or riddle along with your ,name age and address to,,,803 Church StreetHonesdale PA 18431,JO E KSCarla Saborido New York,Jake: Why are you taking a ruler to bed with you?Jane: To see how long I sleep.Jaelyn Smith Pennsylvania,A book never written :Staring Contest by Kent Blink.Mackensie Rhan Tennessee,Alaina: Emily made fun of my hair I felt bad at first..Ben: But not anymore?Alaina: No I built a bridge and —got over it!Ben Grossman Illinois,Chameleon 1# : Sorry do I ,know you?Chameleon 2# : I m your friend ’,remember?Chameleon 1# : Oh how you ve ,’changed!Madison Minnesota,“Knock knock,.”“Who s there’?”“Fairy.”“Fairy who?”“ ’It s fairy nice to meet you.”Vlad: Have you ever seen a medieval cow?Bruce: No I haven t Have you,’ .?Vlad: Yes it was legend dairy,-!Vlad Texas,BONUSCan you also find the seashell ,bowling pin ,screwdriver and ,baseball?ringsaucepangloveneedlerulerfishfishing poledog dishgolf clubcandlewedge of lemonsaltshakerbutterflybananamaple whirligigsland in one year rise as trees. . .into another—Michael J. Rosen“Helicopter Haiku” SEPTEMBER 2017 15
Deepa s ’“ ’It s By Anita Nahta AminArt by Hatem AlyNavratri was almost here! Deepa couldn’t wait for the party in the dance hall. She’d wear her special two-piece dress with tiny bells on the hem. She’d jump and skip and twirl just to hear those bells jingle.“I think you should try it on,” Mom said, handing Deepa the skirt. “You’ve grown a lot this year. It may not fit.”Deepa stepped into her skirt and tried pulling it up. She yanked, wiggled, and twisted. She even tried pulling the skirt down over her head.Mom frowned. “It’s too small. Try the blouse.” But that was small, too.Deepa’s throat tightened.Last year, Deepa and Mom had flown to India to visit Deepa’s aunt, or Masi, for Navratri. Masi had taken Deepa shopping for a holiday dress. Deepa had loved the way the bells on Masi’s anklets jingled as they walked through the bazaar. When Deepa found a dress that jingled, too, she cried, “That one!”For nine nights, she and her aunt had laughed and danced in the village with their sparkling skirts.And now the dress no longer fit.“Can we have it altered?” Deepa asked.“We can try,” said Mom.But when the tailor looked at the dress, he shook his head. He said it could only be made smaller.She d jump and skip and twirl ’just to hear those bells jingle.Navratri Dresstoo small.”16SEPTEMBER2017
“IwantThat afternoon, Deepa and her mom went to an Indian store in the mall and picked out a dress covered with little mirrors. It didn’t feel special. But it fit.Deepa tried getting into the holiday spirit as they drove to the Navratri party. But her dress was too quiet.In the parking lot, Mom opened thecar trunk to put away her purse.Deepa noticed a familiar bundle.“Is that my dress?” she asked.“I forgot to put it away,” Mom said,closing the trunk.No one will ever see it again,Deepathought sadly.As they neared the dance hall, Deepaheard drums beating, people laughing,bells clanging.Inside, hundreds of whirling dancersclacked colorful sticks together in acircle. The room felt warm and alive.A lady swayed past and her little girlfollowed, hopping along holding stickstied with bells.Deepa smiled. It was like watchingherself with Masi.Later, paper plates thick with potatocurry were served. The girl squeezedpast Deepa, gripping a plate. “Becareful, Sylvie,” the lady warned.Suddenly, someone backed intoSylvie. Deepa cried, “Watch out!” But it was too late.Sauce splashed onto Sylvie’s skirt. “My favorite dress!” Sylvie sobbed.My favorite dress. The words stuck.Deepa tapped Mom’s arm. “I can help her,” she whispered.They hurried to the car. Deepascooped out her dress, and the bells jingled in the wind. She carried it to Sylvie. “I want you to have this.”“I love it! Thank you!” Sylvie cried. After changing into the dress, shehugged Deepa and offered her thejingle sticks.Deepa laughed as they jumped,skipped, and twirled their way into the dance circle. Navratriwasmore fun with a little jingle. And a new friend.My favorite dress.The words stuck.Navratri is a nine night Indian holiday -that celebrates the Hindu deity Durga .During the festival people like to dance ,and wear colorful clothing.you to have this.”
S ’morePhotosbyGuyCaliAssociates Inc,.Try these tasty twistson the classic treat!Over low heat combine,14 ounces ofsweetenedcondensed milkand12 ounces ofchocolatechips.Stir until melted.Remove from theheat and gently stir,in 1 2 cups of–minimarshmallowsand1/ 2cup of brokengrahamcrackers.Pour into a square pan lined withparchment paper Chill until firm then cut.,.BananaSandwichBy Alicia AndersonChocolatesyrup andpeanut butterGraham crackerMarshmallowcremeBananaMakeoverAsk an adult to help with anything sharp or hot.Stuffed AppleWith a spoon,scoop out the core of a smallapple. (Leave some apple at the bottom.)Combine melted butter,crushedgraham crackers,brown sugar mini ,marshmallows,chocolate chips,andbutterscotch chips.Fill the center of the apple Bake in a .small baking dish until the apple is soft.Confetti FudgeBy Shelly Vaughan JamesFind one more on page 5!18SEPTEMBER2017
Art by David Coulson.Yikes Those!are somebig cats.What aresomewaysananimal slife’in the zoo is different from ananimal slifeinthewild’?What kinds of skills and knowledgemight zookeepers need for their jobs?Why is it important to respect azoo srules such as not feeding’,the animals? If you were visiting this zoo which ,animal would you be most interested in learning about?ThinkandPaws At the Zoo
“How did you do that?” someone asked.Marty smiled. “Sorry, but that’s the first law of magic. A magician never reveals his secrets.”Well, he won’t have to,I thought to myself. I’ll reveal his secrets for him.“At it again, honey?” My mom watched me wiggle my fingers hopelessly over a cup of water.“Ugh. I just don’t get it,” I said. “How’d he turn it into ice?”“I’m curious. Why is this so important?” my mom asked.“Because he’s tricking people!” I cried.“Sounds as if he’s trying to make friends.” My mom patted “Matt, it’s getting late. What are you still doing down here?” my mom asked.“A new kid at school is doing magic tricks and everyone thinks it’s amazing. I’m just trying to figure out how he did this one trick.”“How do you know it’s not real magic?” my mom said, grinning.“There’s no such thing as magic,” I said, shaking my head. But the next day at school, Marty made me think twice.“It’s hot today!” Marty said to a crowd around his locker. “So for today’s trick, I’ll turn this water into ice!” Marty pulled a water bottle out of his bag, along with a red plastic cup. He carefully poured water from his bottle into the cup. I watched from the back, hoping to catch a mistake.“Now I’ll perform the magic wave!” Marty looked as if he was playing an invisible piano just above the cup.“Ta-da!” As Marty tipped over the red cup, I waited for water to pour out. Instead, Marty got a handful of ice cubes! Applause filled the hallway, and Brian reached over to give Marty a high five.I knew Marty’s magic was fake, but I just couldn’t prove it.Marty was new at school. Usually when you’re the new kid, you lay low, but not Marty. On his first day, he made a toothpick disappear. One second he was holding the toothpick, and the next second it was gone! Everyone was asking him how he did it.“It’s magic!” Marty said proudly. “At my old school, they actually called me Magic Marty.”“Is he serious?” I whispered to my friend Brian. “Magic Marty? And does he always bring toothpicks to school?”“I don’t know, but that was pretty cool,” Brian said, still watching Marty.I turned to walk away. It’s not magic. He’s tricking everyone, and I’m going to find out how he does it.By Chris LowArt by Marty KelleyMagicHe s tricking ’everyone!MartyThat night at home, I found a box of toothpicks. I sat at the kitchen table for almost an hour trying to figure out how Marty had made one disappear. The only thing I learned was how to poke my hand 11 times with a toothpick.20SEPTEMBER2017
“ ’It smagic!”“Ijustdon t’get it.”“Are you goingto tellpeople?”my arm. “It’s your bedtime.”I poured the water into aplant, said good night to mymom, and headed upstairs.Magic Marty had mestumped, but the next day Icaught a lucky break. At lunch,Marty was going on about howhe could make things float. Hehad a ring in one hand and a pencil in the other.That’s when I saw it: athin piece of fishing line tiedaround the end of the pencil andattached to a button on Marty’sshirt! Sure enough, he made thering “float” by sliding it over the pencil and hanging it from theline. No one else noticed, andsoon the whole cafeteria wasclapping. When the crowdswere gone, I walked over. Itwas time to put an end to the Magic Marty show.“I know how you did it,”I said, folding my arms.“Maybe,” Marty replied. “Butthe first law of magic is that—”“It was fishing line.”Marty went silent. Helooked nervous. Without all hisconfidence, he seemed morenormal. I suddenly felt bad.“So, are you going to tell people?” he asked.I thought about it for amoment. If I told, I’d finally beable to prove that Marty’s magicwas fake. But then Marty mightlose his new friends. How would that make him feel?“Nah,” I finally said.“I won’t say anything.”Marty let out a relieved sigh, andIturnedtowalkaway.“Wait!” Marty jumped in frontof me. “You’ve got a pretty good eye for magic. If you’reinterested, I have an idea.”That’s how the Magic Martyand Mysterious Matt Lunch Show began.We’ve been a magic team forthree months now. And since Ibecame a fellow magician, Marty has let me in on some of hisother tricks. (For example, to do that water trick, you need aspecial cup with two separatecompartments.) It turns out that instead of a fake magician, Marty is a real friend.ThenextdayIcaught a lucky break. SEPTEMBER 2017 21
By Pat LessieAMilkweed In fall I wait for milkweed pods,to crack wide open when they re dry’.Seeds float on silky parachutesthat ride the wind They seem to fly..In spring new milkweed grows big leaves,where monarch butterflies lay eggs.The eggs hatch into caterpillarscrawling on their little legs.During summer flowers grow,.Their nectar has a strong sweet smell,.It draws the pollinators bees—and butterflies and ants as well.In several weeks the flowers wilt,.Then fruits or pods begin to swell,,.Again seeds ripen in the pods.The pods split lengthwise stiff and dry,,with blizzards of white tufted seeds-for me to catch as they drift by.StoryPhoto by iStock MRaust/.22SEPTEMBER2017
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The countertop was full of commotion when Inspector Spoon arrived on the scene .Pepper had taken a nasty spill off the spice rack .Salt seemed especially shaken.The By Elizabeth Pagel Hogan-Art by Neil NumbermanPepper CaperNot so fast I think .someone pushed Pepper!Evidence!How could this happen?Pepper is fine .She was probably just trying to spice things up.Whoever it was had to be an unsavory character.Oh dear Spoon is ,.always stirring up trouble.I m in ’hot water —and no one s ’making pasta!Spilled salt ?That s bad luck’.24SEPTEMBER2017
(Continued on next page)Simmer down Let s dig into .’the facts Salt where were .,you last night?But it doesn t make sense ’.Why would Salt push Pepper Salt and Pepper ?are such taste buds!On the table ,as usual.What s the scoop ’,Inspector Spoon?Stay right there It s time to . ’serve up some justice.And where were youlast night?I was around Anyway .,um I have to dash,.
(Continued from page 25) This isn t Salt The one ’.who pushed Pepper seems sweet . . . .The real culprit dropped these.Sugar you re in a heap ,’of trouble You and .Cinnamon are toast.Salt crystals?OK It was me I pushed !!Pepper But it was .Cinnamon s fault’.The family uses Salt too much !I told Sugar to give Salt a pinch .But right then someone grabbed Salt and ,Sugar accidentally bumped into Pepper . . . .26SEPTEMBER2017
Something is odd about the sounds at this party. For example, the goose should be saying HONK instead of KOHN. Can you unscramble the other sound words below? For hints, find the words in the scene.1.OPP2.HOCU3.LOWGR4.UGGL5.GIRN6.OMORVBy Radha HSWhat s That ’Answers on page 38.SNOUD?7.ZELSIZ8.OPFO9.RURP10.PIRCH11.COOHA12.ZUBZThe numbers in each set of flowers follow a pattern Can you .find the patterns and figure out which numbers are missing?Petal PatternsAnswers on page 38.By Clare MishicaABC SEPTEMBER 2017 27
MBy Dougal Dixon • Art by Robert SquierTwo pairs of spikes on its tail likely used ,as a weaponWeighed about as much as 14 modern day polar bears-SpinophorosaurusSpinophorosaurus was one of few known sauropods or long necked ,-plant eaters that had a weapon on ,its tail It was more closely related to .the sauropods of Asia than to those nearby in Africa at that time.SPINE oh FOR oh SAW rus -----“spike bearing lizard-”Its tongue has a forked tip that grabs more nectar with each lick than an unforked tongue could get.A hummingbird s ’long tongue can reach nectar that is deep within a flower.Its tiny feet grip branches as it rests ,but it doesn t ’walk much.Speedy BeautyThe tiny hummingbird is a giant among fliers With wings that move .so fast they hum and blur it zips ,from one food source to another to fuel its speed .It can fly in all directions as well ,as backward upside down and ,,in a hover Considering the bird s .’size its large brain and heart and ,impressive speed outshine those of many other birds and mammals .In just one second it can fly a ,few hundred times the length of its body That would be like you .running a few football fields in one second Speedy right.,?28SEPTEMBER2017
Teeth with jagged edges good for ,shredding tough plantsThick ,sturdy legsWHEN:180–165 million years agoWHERE:NigerHOW LONG:40 feetWHAT IT ATE:Plants25220114566PresentTriassicJurassicCretaceousCenozoicScientists can t be certain of its age Rocks around its ’.fossils didn t hold enough clues to be more precise’.Check out I Dig Dinosaurs on pages 12 13“!”–.R UM B L ER UM B L EWhy do our stomachs growl when we are hungry?Lynlee by e mail(-)Your stomach and intestines make sounds often but you re more likely to hear them when ,’your digestive tract is empty.This tract is made up of tubes Muscles in .the tubes squeeze to keep foods liquids ,,and gases moving along Your body .absorbs what it needs and gets rid of what it doesn t’ .As foods move they make churning ,sounds The sounds are muffled when .there s a lot of food in the tubes When the ’.tubes are empty the sounds are amplified,.If your stomach has been empty for a while ,the muscles squeeze more which causes even ,more rumbling Time to eat.!Doctors call that rumbling sound borborygmus(boar bo RIG mus---).To see why an empty digestive tube sounds louder than a full one try this Put your mouth to the ,.end of an empty paper towel tube Make a rumbling -.sound Now stuff the tube with socks or a bandanna ..Rumble into the tube again Which sounds louder.?Muffled RumblesEach wing moves in a figure 8 ,beating 70 to 80 times a second.A hummingbird s ’iridescent colors can vary because tiny ,structures on the feathers reflect light differently at different angles.
Ethan poured the milk slowly so that his corn flakes rose above the rim of the bowl, just like Nick’s. Mom didn’t fuss about it. Instead, she reached over and patted Nick’s hand. “It’s our last breakfast together before you start college,” she said.“What will you eat for breakfast at college, Nick?” Ethan asked his big brother.“I don’t know.” Nick hugged the corn flakes box. “I’d better take this.”Mom smiled. “Nick is teasing. He’ll have everything he needs at college.”“Not everything.” Nick pointed at Ethan. “I won’t have my little brother!”Mom looked at her watch. “Oops. We need to get going, boys.”In the car, Ethan shared the backseat with Nick’s suitcases. “I wish I could go to the airport with you,” he said. But it was class photo day.When they arrived at Ethan’s school, Nick reached over the seat and hugged Ethan good-bye. “Smile big for the camera,” he said.“Good luck at college!” said Ethan.Ethan got out of the car. Nick waved at him until the car turned the corner.Everything Sometimes Nick sent photos.By Annette Bay PimentelArt by Mike DeSantisEthan missed seeing his brother at breakfast every day. Sometimes Nick sent photos. One was of him and his friends. They were all splattered with mud from playing soccer.Mom said, “I hope he has figured out how to do laundry.”Nick sent another photo of himself in the library with a tall stack of books.Mom said, “I hope Nick is finding time to get enough sleep.”He Needs30SEPTEMBER2017
“What will you eat for breakfast at college?”“What am I missing?”Ethan stared at the photo. Nick was smiling, but he looked tired. Maybe it was hard to get enough sleep at college.A couple of months later, Mom said, “I bought plane tickets so we can visit Nick for his birthday.”Ethan pulled out his backpack. He packed a box of corn flakes and a bottle of laundry detergent. He found Nick’s pillow and tried to squish it into the backpack, too.Mom walked into the room and smiled. “You’re so thoughtful, Ethan. But you don’t have to pack all that. Nick has everything he needs there.”Everything? Ethan wondered.Ethan found some scissors. He cut out one of his new school photos and slid it into the pocket of his backpack.When Mom and Ethan arrived at Nick’s college, Nick was happy to see them. He took them to the dining hall and handed Ethan a tray. “Pick whatever you want. Even corn flakes for lunch!” But Ethan made a sandwich just like Nick’s.“Come see my dorm room,” said Nick.He had to move a pile of clean laundryfrom the chair so Mom could sit down.“Think fast!” Nick threw his fluffypillow to Ethan.Ethan caught the pillow. “You havealmost everything you need at college.”“Almost?” said Nick. “What amI missing?”Ethan reached into the pocket of hisbackpack and pulled out the photo.“Just me.”“I bought plane tickets so we can visit Nick for his birthday.” SEPTEMBER 2017 31
Your Own PagesPig in Mud!Eleanor SharpAge 8 • LouisianaMelanie BallAge 7 • South CarolinaCooper LoucksAge 6 • New YorkThe Dark NightThe world is spinning so fast,The moon makes a flash.When the animals are sleeping,The darkness is creeping.Samuel MankowskiAge 5 • TexasColossal SquidBecause I ama squidI stay away fromsperm whales.I want to live another day,not end up in their tummies.Mikey SandbergAge 6 • North CarolinaWaterfallsHear the waterfallRushing white water comes downVibrant blue and greenDeclan OswaldAge 7 • IdahoThe CatLittle cat,Tiptoe and that,Chasing a ball of yarn.Floating featherSunshiny weatherYou follow it into the barn.Play all daySweet, soft hayPurring, whiskered cat.At the end of the dayYou’re done with playAnd off you go to nap.Julia PfeifferAge 11 • MissouriDogs and cats are usually pets.Shrimp sometimes go in nets.Fish sometimes go in tanks.You can catch them with some bait.Birds like to fly up in the sky.One more thing that’s really great,Some moose live in Connecticut state.They’re the animals with antlers, not horns.They like to feed on leaves near thorns.Azuka MoemekaAge 10 • Connecticut32SEPTEMBER2017
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,We cannotreturn yourwork so you,might want tokeep a copy.Chicago BearsFootball PlayerRocky JohnsonAge 7 • IowaListen to MusicSummer LayAge 8 • CaliforniaEmma CarpenterAge 10 • IllinoisHot ChocolateIt drips, it drops,It plips, it plops.A hot, yummy, chocolatey thingThat makes me feelLike a queen or king.The only thing that fills me upIs some lovely goodness in my cup.Paige PurifoyAge 9 • OklahomaTea at TwoSip your tea at two with me.Use your pinkie, if you please.If you leave, I will not cryBut you better tell me why.To shop, to play, to spend the day away . . .Together we can goMaybe see a movie show!Be my friend, all the way,Or please go home, do not stay.Ellie LaVartaAge 11 • FloridaI Do Like a Rainy DayInspired by Rainy Day “”by William WiseI do like a rainy day,Even if the road is wet, the sky is gray.I get to wear my warm, cozy parkaFrom day to night, no matter what.And Mom would walk me to the school.I think that’s really cool.Well, it might sound a little weird,But I DO like a rainy day!Tim XuAge 11 • WashingtonFlowersI take you to Mom.Flowers pretty colorful,.My mom loves them.Elias ChandlerAge 8 • Georgia
directions. Kids in the last rowsactually rest their backs onthe backs of kids from theother class.“You just ignore what theclass behind your back is doing,” Stanley, a sixth-grader, told me.Once in a while, it isimpossible to ignore the classbehind your back. When thefifth-graders sang a popular folk song,their singing and dancing was tooexciting for the sixth-graders to ignore. So most sixth-graders turned to seewhat was happening. Their teachershad no choice but to let them join inthe singing.But usually the two classes are notdisturbed by each other. For example,I saw fifth-graders working smoothlyon math problems while sixth-gradershad a reading lesson.“You just focus on what you’resupposed to do,” said a studentnamed Fania. “It’s much easier whensomething that might disturb youis behind your back.”Imagine that your teacher is talking while another class is singing in the same room. Would you be able to pay attention to the teacher? At a school I visited in my country of Zimbabwe, students have found a way to make such a situation work.Students at the school are used to sharing supplies. Two kids might share a chair, and three kids sometimes share a reading book. And two whole classes often share one room.To make it easier for those classes to focus, the teachers have come up with a smart solution. They have placed the students so they face in opposite Back to Back - -Story and Photos by Cecil DzwowaClasses“You just ignore what the class behind your back is doing.”34SEPTEMBER2017
When you turn a calculatorupside down, some combinationsofnumberslooklikewords.Whatwordsdoyouseewhenyouturnthispageupsidedown?Usethecluesifyouneed ahint.1 .snakelike fish2 .makes honey3 .ring this4 .not he5 .not hers6 .footwear7 .baggy8 .turkey talk9 .crack this to find the yolk10 .what fish use to breatheBy Teresa A DiNicola.Calcul8orWordsAnswersonpage38.Real kids sent these lettersto us We ve responded.’already but we want to,know whatyouwould tellthem Choosealetterto.answer and put its title atthe top of your response.Send your reply toPlease include your name,age and complete address,.We must receive your replyby October 1 2017 to,,consider it for publication.YourIdeas,Please!Your Ideas Please!,803 Church StreetHonesdale PA 18431,Busting BoredomI get bored very easily How can I .do things without becoming bored?Isabella Virginia,Curing JealousySometimes I am jealous of everyone even ,people in books .Can you help?Ari by e mail(-)Separated FriendsAll of my friends are in a different class !I only get to play with them at recess What .should I do?Samaya by e mail(-) SEPTEMBER 2017 35
Color-Shape HopscotchBy Judith Dale1. Cut out 10 shapes from different-colored craft foam: five sets of two that match in shape. Decorate one from each set with craft foam or markers.2. For a spinner, cut a large circle and an arrow from cardstock. Write rules on different sections of the circle, as shown. Attach the arrow with a metal fastener.Craft samples by Buff McAllister Photos by Guy Cali Associates Inc.,.CraftsBaobab Tree BookendsBy James W. Perrin Jr.,1.Fill aplastic bagwith sandand place it inside a round container. Cover the top with paper.2. For the trunk, use markers to decorate a piece of paper. Wrap it around the container so that it extends 1 inch higher than the top. Tape it in place.3. Cut out branches from cardstock. Add paper leaves. Glue the branches inside the paper trunk.36SEPTEMBER2017
In Guatemala, worry dolls are made from paper, cloth, and string wrapped around a bent wire. According to legend, children tell their worries to a worry doll and then tuck it under their pillow in hopes that the doll will take away the worries while the children sleep.1.For clothing, wrap and glue yarn string,, orfabricaround a non-spring clothespin.2.For hair, glue on yarn. Use markers to draw a face.Guatemalan Worry DollsBy Elizabeth Pagel-HoganTo Play:Create a path by laying the shapes outside or on a carpeted floor Spin .the spinner Hop on one .foot from shape to shape ,following the rule the arrow pointed to Rearrange the .shapes to create new paths.CRAFT CHALLENGE!Create a game using a pencil ,paper and ,chenille sticks.Make These Next Month !Safari BookmarksBy Sheila M. Hausbeck1.Cut out an animal from cardstock. To create a flap, cut out an extra head, mouth, or trunk. Glue the top edge of the flap to the animal.2. Decorate the animal withpaperand markers.3.To use the animal as a bookmark, place the flap over a page.
Answers124853976What kind of burgers are served at the Isabella Ashness Rhode Island,Answers: . 1 At the crack of dawn 2 Cello ..“.”3 . It had the cock a doodle flu 4 Because - --..chickens didn t exist yet 5 Iceburgers ’...6 . A chameleonaire 7 Saturday and Sunday ..;all the rest are weakdays 8 No Bacon cy ..-.9 . She wanted to jump over the Moon.When do eggs hatch?Layla Louisiana,What did the violin say to the viola when they met?Clara Rose Samuelson New York,Why did the rooster go to the doctor?Isaac Morowitz Illinois,What do you call a rich lizard?Zion Oregon,What did the sign outside the pig motel say?Liam Sapan California,Why did the T rex. cross the road?Kassidy Connecticut,Why did the cow want to be an astronaut?Kristian Kentucky,Which are the stron est gdays of the week?Jude Fleming North Carolina,R DI DL E SNorth Pole?Covers:CruiseIntoFall!byGuyPorfirio;What’sWrong?®byDavidArumiIllustration credits:Page 2: Kevin Zimmer; 6: Erin Mauterer; 15: Jokes by Rich Powell, “‘Helicopter’ Haiku” byMikeBoldt;27:What’sThatSNOUD?byBarryGott,PetalPatternsbyMerrillRainey;29:MikePetrik;35:YourIdeas, Please! by Keith Frawley, Calcul8or Words by Scott Soeder.Photo credits:Page 2: iStock/kamkar; 3: GinaLenz;4:(grandfatherandgrandson)iStock/Flairimages;4–5:(s’more) GuyCaliAssociates,Inc.;6:(turtle) iStock/Lepro, (water) iStock/PLAINVIEW, (puzzle piece) iStock/aluxum, (bird) iStock/cynoclub, (graduate) iStock/Rawpixel,(horse)iStock/GlobalP,(dog)AllisonKane,(present)iStock/skodonnell,(truck)iStock/macroworld,(girl)iStock/gradyreese; 28–29:(hummingbird)iStock/SteveByland;29:(cardboardtube)GuyCaliAssociates,Inc.page 2FunThisMonthSights to SeeTheyhikedtothewaterfalland the summit.Mystery Photo—Bicycle tire.page 8DoYouKnowYOU?Itty Bitty Bones C-:.Amazing Muscles B: .In a Heartbeat A: .Teacher s Pet C’:.Down the Pipes B: .The Award Goes to...:C .TheNoseKnows A: .Power Puller B: .Inner Space Orbit B-: .page 27What s That SNOUD’?1 .POP 2 OUCH 3 GROWL.....4 .GLUG 5 RING 6 VROOM.....7 .SIZZLE 8 POOF 9 PURR.....10 .CHIRP.11.ACHOO.12.BUZZ.Petal PatternsA.14 6, .B.21 6, .C.10 8, .page 35Calcul8or Words1 .eel 2 bee 3 bell 4 she 5 his .........6 .shoe 7 loose 8 gobble .....9 .eggshell.10 .gills.page 43Picture PuzzlerTUBA GEAR Trumpet Ukulele (,,Bagpipes Accordion Gong ,,,Electric guitar Acoustic guitar ,,Recorder).Bonus!“Igetalotofbee mail.”“Did you always want tobeafireant?”Busy Bugs38SEPTEMBER2017
Itwasagreatdayforapicnic.Blueberries!Time for sandwiches.They tasteso sweet.The birds were hungry too,.Theywerejuicyandripe.Everyone was hungry.There s a ’nice place!At least we had aberry good treat!Their lunch was gone!By Rich Wallace • Art by Ron ZalmeTheTimbertoes® SEPTEMBER 2017 39
Askizona®show, but I don’t know what todo,” I told Mareya.“Well, since the food-bankthingisaboutsharing,”saidMareya,“whynotwriteasongabout that?”“Writingasongisnotaproblem,”Isaid.“ButI’dbetoonervous to sing it!”Sheshrugged.“Whatifwesang it together?”SinceMareyahastheworld’sprettiestvoiceandalsohappensto playguitar,Iagreed.Youwouldn’tbelievehowmany people came by the storeoverthenextweektosignuptoperform: dancers, Hula-Hoopers, banjo players, comedians, poets,andaboywhodoestrickswith his adorable poodlesSalt and Pepper!Mareya and I practiced andpracticed, and I was feelingpretty good about our act. Butthemorningoftheperformance, Dear Embarrassed,Even though the queasy,heart-racing, hot-faced feelingmightseemliketheworstthingimaginable, I 100-million-percentpromise that it will not kill you!IknowthatforsurebecauseIjust had the most embarrassingexperience ever.MyparentsrunasmallgrocerystorenearmyhouseinSanFrancisco.Theyalwayskeepabigboxbytheentrancewherepeople can donate cans of soupand stuff to our local food bank.“For some reason, our food-donationboxjustisn’tfillinguplately,” said my dad.“Maybe it’s time to think ofawaytoremindfolksaboutthefood bank,” said my mom.“We could have fireworks!”said my little brother, Tex.“Yeah—fireworks!” said mylittle sister, Indi.“That’salittleoutsideourbudget,” my mom said, smiling.“Whataboutatalentshow?”my dad suggested.“That’dbefun!”Isaid.“Andpeople could pay for tickets withfood donations.”“Let’sgetthewordout!”saidmy mom.Sowhilemyparentspostedinformationonlineabouttheevent, we kids made some signs.My friend Mareya came over tohelp out.“I’d like to do an act in theHow to SurviveExtremeEmbarrassmentBy Lissa Rovetch • Art by Amanda Morley“ ’I d like to do an act in the talent show I said,”.40SEPTEMBER2017
Mareya called with bad news. She had come down with a stomach bug and was not in any shape to perform.“There’s no way I’m going on without you,” I told her.“You’ve worked so hard,” she said. “You’ll be great!”But great is the last word anyone would choose to describe my performance! Without Mareya’s guitar and voice to guide me, I completely messed up the song. I forgot half the words, and the words I did remember sounded more like a frog croaking than a girl singing.Remember the queasy, heart-racing, hot-faced feeling I was talking about? Well, that’s what I was experiencing—more than I ever had before.Once I was off the stage, my mom wrapped me in a big hug.“I want to disappear! I’ve never been so embarrassed in my life,” I said between sniffles.“I think you were really brave,” said my friend Ollie, who had been sitting in the audience with my family.“But I sounded ridiculous!” I cried.Ollie smiled. “Everyone will probably forget about the show by tomorrow. And if anyone teases you, just laugh it off.”“What if we sang the song together?”Indi chimed in, “My friend Kate says that if people tease you, you should imagine they’re just three inches tall.”The next day, when a kid in my class actually did tease me, Ollie’s and Indi’s advice worked surprisingly well. It’s much easier to laugh off snarky comments when you imagine that the person saying them is about the size of a crayon.So, dear Embarrassed, two good things came from the talent show: 1. It inspired a whole bunch of neighbors to donate to our local food bank; 2. I now know that you truly can survive a lot more embarrassment than you think.So I recommend that you be brave and go back to your swimming pool. If people tease you about the belly flop, imagine they’re three inches tall, and laugh it off. Then have fun swimming the day away!“If anyone teases you just laugh it ,off said Ollie,”.Ciao for now,ArizonaRemember the queasy heart,-racing hot faced ,-feeling I was talking about? SEPTEMBER 2017 41
Art by Keith Frawley.I love to play music on the MP3 player but my little ,sister likes it too ,.She takes it and I never get a turn .Eric Ohio,One thing you could do is sit down with your sister to create a schedule so that each of you gets equal time on the MP3 player .Perhaps you can both agree to hand it over without complaining when your time is up The two of .you could even sign the schedule to make the agreement official “.”You could also ask your parents to help you work out a fair sharing system.My friend and I have sleepovers a lot. She always wants to stay up and I want to go to sleep .What should I do?Sasha by e mail(-)The next time you re planning a sleepover you might ’,explain to your friend that even though you have lots of fun with her you d rather not stay up too late Maybe you can ,’.compromise For example the two of you might agree to a .,bedtime that s a bit earlier than she d like to go to sleep and ’’a bit later than you usually go to sleep as long as it s OK with ,’your parents and hers.You might also give your friend ideas for things she can do at your house while you snooze Maybe she would like to read .a book or watch a video until she drifts off to sleep.School is starting in two weeks. I don t have ’enough time to do everything I want to do ,like finish my reading list ,clean my room and earn ,money Please help.!Dear HighlightsWrite 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 [email protected] Highlights Reader by e mail(-)Summer always seems to fly by doesn t it The good news ,’?is that you still have two weeks left If you pay close attention !to how you spend your days ,you may find that you can fit in more than you think If you re .’used to watching TV every day ,you might choose to turn it off and grab a book that s on your ’reading list instead If you re .’used to sleeping in you might ,wake up 30 minutes earlier and spend that time cleaning your room.Perhaps you can find time here and there to do chores or odd jobs to earn money Your .parents may be able to help you think of ideas for earning money after school or on the weekends too,.42SEPTEMBER2017
Melody s Music Shop is having a sale Name the eight instruments on the sale wall ’!,then unscramble their first letters to solve the riddle We ve placed .’the for Aacoustic guitarin the correct spot to get you started.Answers on page 38.Picture PuzzlerBy Annie Rodriguez Art by Josh ClelandBONUS!Find 14 music notes hidden throughout the store.What do brass instruments wear in the ocean?_ _ _ _A_ _ _ _.
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What s fun about lunchtime ’in Japan?Japanese kids eat a good-looking lunch. They carry lunches to school in bento boxes. Their boxed lunch is called obento (oh-BEN-toe).Bento boxes are small containers made out of plastic, wood, or metal. Sometimes they have sections to separate the food.The bento boxes are usually decorated with cartoon characters, Artin a By Teresa V Mitchum.Photos: (left) iStock/jreika, (middle) iStock/kazoka30, (right) Teresa V. MitchumYum!Lunchboxanimals, or flowers. They have matching chopsticks or silverware containers, bags, cups, and lunch mats.Pretty FoodInside the bento box, the obento is just as colorful. Many Japanese people believe that all food should taste good and look pretty. There is a Japanese saying: Food should be made so that you could eat it with your eyes.Japanese mothers often choose foods
with different colors, textures, shapes, and tastes. They arrange the food in the bento boxes.Mrs. Sato, who lives in Tokyo, makes obento for her son Koki. She says, “I want Koki’s obento to be colorful. I try to include foods that are red, green, yellow, and brown. I make the obento look nice but also make sure it’s healthy.”What do Japanese kids eat as their obento? Rice and side dishes.Koki likes a layer of rice in the bottom of his bento box. Sometimes Mrs. Sato puts shogayaki, stir-fried pork, on top of the rice. Sometimes she sprinkles it with furikake. These are sprinkles made from nori (seaweed) or dried fish. Japanese children love them.Giri, another boy, brings onigiri.These are sticky rice balls or triangles wrapped in dried, pressed seaweed. Sometimes the onigiri have a pickled plum, small bits of cooked salmon, or flaked fish in the middle.Bento boxes come with matching mats ,cups and ,chopstick cases.Kids eat their obento at a classroom table.The side dishes include pickled, boiled, or steamed vegetables; omelets with salt and sugar; small sausages; fish; or meat. Umeboshi (pickled Japanese apricot) is a treat. The dessert is fresh fruit.Before You EatObento time is special. First, children wash their hands and gargle with a kind of mouthwash. Then they get their obento from their bags. In the winter, the sensei (teacher) may put the obento in a warmer for them.Kids put their obento, chopsticks, and cups on their lunch mats. They sit at classroom tables.Before eating, they sing a fun song about obento:We are so happy because it s ’obento time.Our hands are washed and clean.Everybody is here now,So let s say Thank you for the ’, “food Mommy and Daddy,.”
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