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Hey! This Paper Belongs To: TM Colbert County’s Fun Family Newspaper - March 2020 Up, Up and Away Connections - Women In Space • Cultural Connections - Stargazing What's It Like to be a Cosmologist? Where in the World is Kennedy Space Center? Great Activities to Embrace This Spring For more fun and games, visit the Kidsville News! Website at KidsvilleNews.com/colbert March 2020 www.kidsvillenews.com/shoals Kidsville News! 1

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This Page Brought To You By: PRESENT PAST Sharon Christa Christina Koch and McAuliffe Jessica Meir Women in Space Since the 1960s, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration has sent experienced astronauts into space, including women who have earned a place in space history. As March is Women’s History Month, it’s important to recognize such trailblazing females of both the past and present. Astronauts Christa McAuliffe, Christina Koch and Jessica Meir are three such women. In 1985, American space officials selected the first American civilian NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir to travel to space. This civilian was an ordinary but incredibly intelligent conducted the first all-female spacewalk outside of the and brave woman named Christa McAuliffe. On Jan. 28, 1986, McAuliffe International Space Station on Oct. 18, 2019. This was the climbed aboard the infamous Space Shuttle Challenger. McAuliffe and fourth spacewalk for Koch and the first for Meir, and it was six other astronauts who were aboard the shuttle died only two minutes the 13th and 14th spacewalk for women overall. With 328 into their journey when the Challenger exploded. Today, the memory and days in space, Koch broke the record for the longest single courageous spirit of this brave crew and woman live on. spaceflight by a woman, a status held formerly by NASA astronaut Peggy Wilson. • Christa McAuliffe was a high school teacher from Massachusetts. She was the first private American citizen selected for space travel. • In the current-day mission, Koch completed six spacewalks, including another two with Meir. • In 1984, President Ronald Reagan and NASA announced a ground-breaking program called the Teacher in Space Project. This program would select an • The women devoted time to many experiments and American teacher to train rigorously for space exploration and make his or her investigations, including growing plants. way into outer space. • Koch and her crew were able to taste fresh Mizuna mustard • McAuliffe was chosen over more than 11,000 other program applicants. greens grown on the station. Being selected for the Teacher in Space Project was considered an honor. The project was canceled in 1990. • Koch’s astronaut class was split equally between women and men, but NASA’s astronaut corps is still predominately male. •The women enjoyed playing Scrabble in space. https://www.biography.com/astronaut/christa-mcauliffe https://www.nasa.gov/astronauts/biographies/christina-h-koch https://www.space.com/first-all-woman-spacewalk-nasa-success.html https://www.nasa.gov/astronauts/biographies/jessica-u-meir/biography https://www.nasa.gov/feature/honoring-a-teacher-christa-mcauliffe-s-lost-lessons March 2020 www.kidsvillenews.com/shoals Kidsville News! 3

Humans have been exploring space for decades. • one of which was Enos, the only chimp to ever orbit the Earth. The very first person to leave the comfort of Earth’s On Jan. 31, 1961, space officials launched Ham into space from Cape Canaveral, Florida, in atmosphere and shoot for the stars was a man a small structure that astronauts call a couch. Ham’s couch looked much like a seat that a named Yuri Gagarin, who soared in a spacecraft parent might strap their baby into for a safe ride in the car. launched by the Soviet Union in 1961. But before Ham had a chimp-sized space suit. The brave chimp, Ham, spent approximately 16 humans ever made it to outer space, a chimpanzee ½ minutes in space before his capsule hurdled back into Earth’s atmosphere, landing in the sea. was sent. The first American space explorers used • Scientists’ use of animals is common in many areas of research. Dogs, mice, and rhesus chimpanzees to learn more about the safety of space • monkeys were all sent into space before Ham’s journey. Most were injured, and many of them flight and prepare for their journeys into space. did not survive their trips. Each animal that goes to space serves a special purpose and makes • A young chimp named Ham was the first of his every astronaut’s journey that follows safer and more beneficial. kind to be launched into space. Ham was 3 ½ • After Ham’s safe return from space, he lived at The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., and years old when he went to space. then spent the remainder of his life at the North Carolina Zoo. He lived to be 26 years old. • The chimpanzee is an animal with physical and mental characteristics like those of humans, the primary reason in its selection. • Captured from the wild and trained for a space exploration venture, Ham was part of the Mercury program at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico. • • Ham’s name stood for “Holloman Aerospace Medical.” • Ham went through training with other chimps, https://astronauts.nasa.gov/content/faq.htm • https://www.space.com/16159-first-man-in-space.html/ Chimpanzee “Ham” in space suit is fitted https://time.com/3456378/life-with-the-astrochimps-early-stars-of-the-space-race/ into the couch of the Mercury-Redstone https://www.savethechimps.org/the-chimps-history/ham-space-chimp/ 2 capsule #5 prior to its test flight which was conducted on Jan. 31, 1961. Stargazing can be a fun hobby, astronomy department. The Hobby-Eberly Telescope at March 10, 1862 The first issue but some people study the stars • The Hobby-Eberly Telescope is the the McDonald Observatory in of U.S. government paper money and the rest of our galaxy’s content October 2013. occurred as $5, $10 and $20 bills professionally. These people are major instrument at the observatory began circulation. called astronomers. Some astronomers and is one of the biggest optical Fredlyfish4 - Own work work for the National Aeronautics devices in the world. This telescope March 10, 1903 Politician and and Space Administration or its analyzes light from stars, galaxies and playwright Claire Boothe Luce partners, some work for the national dark energy. This way of studying is (1903-1987) was born in New York observatories and others work at called spectroscopy. City. She served in the House of colleges and universities. One of Representatives from 1943 to 1947 the leading centers for astronomical • The McDonald Observatory has and then became the first woman research and education is part of the a connection to the famous Apollo appointed as U.S. ambassador to a University of Texas at Austin. It’s missions. Just one month after the major country, Italy. called the McDonald Observatory. first man set foot on the moon, the observatory bounced a laser beam off March 12, 1609 The island of • The McDonald Observatory is a reflector that astronauts left on the Bermuda was colonized by the in West Texas, located in the Davis moon during the first mission. This British after a ship on its way to Mountains on Mount Locke and experiment measured the distance Virginia wrecked on the reefs of the Mount Fowlkes. These locations get from the Earth to the moon and found island country. extremely dark at night, making both it to be 250,000 miles away. If you perfect for viewing the night sky. tried to drive to the moon, it would March 14, 1833 The first female take you nearly six months. dentist, Lucy Hobbs (1833-1910), • The McDonald Observatory works was born in New York state. She closely with the staff members of • A new technology at McDonald graduated in 1866 from the Ohio the University of Texas at Austin’s Observatory is the Giant Magellan College of Dental Surgery and was a Telescope. This telescope, which is women’s rights advocate. under construction in Chile, has seven mirrors spanning 25 meters. A quarter March 17 Saint Patrick’s Day, of the length of a football field in size, a day which commemorates the it will be one of the world’s largest patron saint of Ireland. when it is fully operational in 2024. March 19 The first day of spring https://mcdonaldobservatory.org/about/milestones and longer days arrive in the https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/career-astronomer-cathy-imhoff/ Northern Hemisphere. https://www.sciencefocus.com/space/if-you-could-drive-a-car-upwards-at-60mph-how-long-would-it-take-to-get-to-the-moon/ March 24, 1989 One of the largest 4 Kidsville News! www.kidsvillenews.com/shoals oil spills in U.S. history occurred as the oil tanker Exxon Valdez ran aground in Prince William Sound off Alaska, a huge disaster. March 2020

From the Earth’s moon to our within city limits. The next time while you’re studying the stars. galaxy’s intricate constellations, the night sky captivates people all over you’re in a remote location at night The moon passes through phases the world with its beauty. Humans have been studying the stars for look up and see the clear sky. throughout each month, and the best thousands of years, but you don’t have to be a certified astronomer to • Spring is near, so try stargazing days to view stars are when the moon practice stargazing. If you want to start stargazing yourself, begin by soon. The best time of year to stargaze is dim. This month, the best nights getting outside one night and looking up at the wonders above you. is in the winter when the air is cold. for moon watching will be March 2 • The first step to stargazing is Moisture can make it more difficult and 16, when the moon is in a quarter heading outdoors to leave the city lights behind. Light pollution makes to see the starlight, but winter has the phase, and March 24 during the it difficult to see the night sky clearly. Light pollution comes from artificial driest air of all the seasons and bare new moon, when the moon is at its light, which is especially abundant trees for more visibility. dimmest. • The higher you go, the better • Meteor showers also deliver special you’ll be able to see. The stars look excitement for viewers. There are especially brilliant when you view plenty of meteor shower maps you them from higher elevations. There can use to schedule stargazing nights are plenty of beautiful locations to for maximum impact. stargaze from in the United States. • Don’t forget to notice the moon https://www.timeanddate.com/moon/phases/ http://cescos.fau.edu/observatory/lightpol.html https://wanderlust.com/journal/how-to-start-stargazing-with-your-kids/ Hidden Picture Puzzles Answers on Pg. 23 March 2020 www.kidsvillenews.com/shoals Kidsville News! 5

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Come Out & Play Are you a thrill seeker? Many people love the for participants. Boris Dzhingarov - Indoor Skydiving at Universal City Walk rush of adrenaline they experience when they • John St. Germain created the first wind do something that feels bold or risky. Lots of lightning. thrill seekers go skydiving to feel an incredible tunnel created for people in the late 1970s. • Even though traditional skydiving is a sense of excitement. Of course, lots of people He first built one for his own children so they aren’t quite brave enough to jump out of an could experience the feel of free-falling. relatively safe activity, free-falling from great aircraft like a plane, helicopter or even a hot heights is a fear that is still frightening for air balloon. For those individuals, indoor • Traditional skydiving requires an aircraft some people. Indoor skydiving gives people skydiving is a low risk, but still exciting way to flying between 12,500 to 18,000 feet above the sensation of skydiving without having to experience that thrill. ground level and two parachutes — the main ascend thousands of feet above Earth. canopy and a backup, also known as a reserve. • Indoor skydiving spaces are vertical wind Skydivers jump from the plane. • Indoor skydiving is a great way to tunnels that use large fans to blast air at high prepare for a traditional skydiving adventure. speeds. This wind is powerful enough to lift • Traditional skydiving is heavily regulated While inexperienced skydivers can acquaint people and creates the sensation of free-falling and is quite safe. According to the United themselves with the feeling of free-falling, States Parachute Association, there is only seasoned divers can practice their technique. a 0.0007% chance of being injured while Indoor diving is also a perfect way for young skydiving, You’re more likely to be struck by children who are too young to skydive to try the sport. https://skydiveperris.com/b/how-indoor-skydiving-works/ https://www.skydivelongisland.com/about/articles/what-is-skydiving/ https://paracletexp.com/2016/05/25/wind-tunnel-indoor-skydiving-works/ https://www.skydiving.com/news/2017/skydiving/five-things-dangerous-skydiving/ https://www.skydivetecumseh.com/2017/03/16/how-common-are-skydiving-injuries/ MATHTIME Color the figure with the largest The Baker family went to Sci-Zone and bought passes for each area: show. They spent exactly $20. How many passes could they buy? For which shows? $4 Planetarium $3 Holograms $6 Dinosaurs 8 Kidsville News! Answers On Page 23 March 2020 www.kidsvillenews.com/shoals

This Page Brought To You By: ?? ? ? ?? ?? ? ? ?? ?? What’s it Like to Be? ? ? ? ? ?? ?? ? ? ? ? ?? ? ? a Cosmologist Katie Mack Q: Please tell our readers a little about yourself, including with telescopes or experiments with your name and occupation. laboratory equipment, so it can be very A: My name is Katie Mack, and I’m a cosmologist, which creative. I have ideas, talk about them means I study the big questions about the universe – how with other scientists and do calculations it started, what it’s made of and what might happen in the to find out what those ideas tell us about distant future. the universe. Finally, we check the ideas Q: When did you know you wanted to be a scientist in the against what we see in the cosmos. Some field of space? of the best days are when I get to talk A: I’ve wanted to be a cosmologist since I was about 10 to other cosmologists at conferences or years old. I was always interested in how things work. For meetings and come up with new thoughts to help expand example, I would take all kinds of things apart to see what our knowledge about the universe. was inside them, and at some point, I realized I wanted to Q: What is the most challenging thing about the work you understand everything. I started reading about black holes, do? the Big Bang Theory, how space and time work and more. A: The most challenging thing is keeping up with all the It was all fascinating to me. other research in the field and making sure that what I’m Q: What kind of education or training do cosmologists doing is new and unique. There are a lot of people doing have? fascinating things, and sometimes I’m overwhelmed by A: To work in cosmology, you need to learn a lot about how much there is out there to know. But that’s also a physics and mathematics. I studied hard in high school good thing because it means that I’m constantly learning and then went to college to study physics. After that, I got and finding new perspectives. a Ph.D. in astrophysics and since then, I have been mostly Q: What do you wish everyone knew about space? doing research. A few years ago, I became a professor, so A: I think a lot of people assume space is just something now I split my time doing research, teaching and talking that’s out there and not connected to our lives. But the about science with the public. things we learn by studying space –­­ information about What is your favorite thing about being a cosmologist? other planets, galaxies, stars, etc. – can often teach us a My favorite thing about my job is that I get to think lot about how our world works. In addition to just being about the universe and learn new things about it every interesting, studying space helps us make new technologies day. The research I do is mostly theory, which means and understand a lot about science. It’s important to that I think about ideas rather than doing observations remember that physics in space is the same as physics on Earth and can help us better understand ourselves. March 2020 www.kidsvillenews.com/shoals Kidsville News! 9

Why Rockets ? a push forward to speed up the rocket. Why are rockets used in space instead of some other kind of engine. What is there about going to other planets or the moon that requires we use rockets? And how and why does a rocket work? A rocket is used to speed Physicists (scientists) use a more elegant way of describing up spacecraft; in other words, the situation. Momentum is defined as the product of mass and they speed up or slow down spacecraft. On Earth, in velocity. everyday life, when we try To give the rocket momentum to speed up something, like us running or moving a car, (speed), one must create we actually push against momentum in the opposite something else. When I start direction. One could just throw to walk or run I push back on the fuel out the back but one the floor, or ground, with my creates greater momentum to shoes and that action causes the rear if we exhaust the fuel the floor, or ground, to push at high speed and one does this forward on me causing me by burning the fuel. The atoms have greater speed at higher to move forward. Similarly, a car’s motor spins the wheels and temperatures. the friction between tire and ground causes the tire to push in the backward direction and the ground reacts and pushes the car Chemical rockets use up their fuel in a couple minutes and forward. You may have heard of the famous physical law first are unsuited for long voyages. NASA is working on developing stated by Isaac Newton “for every action, there is an equal and ION-ROCKETS which use electrical forces to eject ions at opposite reaction”. This means that when you push something, very high speed, hence high momentum using much less fuel. that something pushes BACK on you. In my earlier examples: Someday such high-tech rockets may allow travel to the stars. the tire pushes the ground Nature is exciting! rearward, the ground pushes the © 2020 Dr. David R. Curott, UNA Professor Emeritus car forward; your feet push back on the ground, the ground reacts and pushes you forward. If you push on the wall, it pushes back on you. What does all this have to do with rockets? In space, there is nothing to push against. So the rocket must create something to push against. A rocket burns fuel in a “combustion chamber”. This creates high pressures in the burning gas so the hot gas PUSHES neighboring gas out the rear. That rearward push causes the exhausting gas to PUSH forward on the gases in the combustion chamber rocket.; thus pushing the rocket forward. In other words, by pushing backward on something (the exiting gases) the rocket has created 10 Kidsville News! www.kidsvillenews.com/shoals March 2020

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ee Freeman, Florence-Lauderdale Public Library, Local History-Genealogy W h e r e i s t h a t ?2. Dept. 1. 2. ou guess tBhey nLaeme eFroefetmheabnu, iFldlionrgesnlcoec-aLtiaoundseirndtahlee pPicutbulriecsLbieblroawr?y,HLinotc:aMl aHniystoofry - Genealogy Department Can you guess the namtheeomf tahree bsutiillldsitnagnsdlinogca. tions in the pictures below? Hint: Many of them are still standing. 1. 2. 4. 3. 9. 10. 4. 9. 2. 3. 4. 35.. 9. 10. 10. 6.6. 4. 5. 11. 12. 7. 6. 8. 11. 10. 12. 111.3. 14. 112.2. 9. 5. 10. 6. 7. 11. 8. 7. 8. 13. 14.14. 15. 15. 16. 16. 11. 12. 8. _____ Florence Normal School, now Wesleyan Hall at UNA, 7. ca. 1900. _____ St. Paul AME Church, cor. Of Courtland AL, ca. 1950s. 17. 14._____ Milner’s Drug Store, S Court St., 1918. 14. _____ Thomas J. Philips Home East Florence, overlooking the _____ Lambeth House, now Pope’s Tavern, 1930s. 18. 13.new roundabout, 1903. _____ Poplar Street Church of Christ, now Wood Avenue 16 Kidsville News! _____ The Lamar Furniture Co., 111 S Court Street now the Church of Christ, cor. of Poplar and Tombigbee, 1900. Abstract Co, 1970s. _____ Hotel Negley West TN St., 1940s. _____ Seven Points, North Florence, 1960s. _____ US Federal Post Office building, Seminary St., 1940s. _____ Dr. Wm. M. Price Home, Walnut St., ca. 2006. _____ East Florence Opera House, 1903. ___1_6_ .Richardson Lumber Co., cor. Tenn. and Walnut St., 1909. _____ John F. Slater School, S Court St., 1900. _____ Aerial photo of Coffee High School, now Florence Answers on Page 23 Freshmen Center. _____ Florence Wharf, 1960s. _____ Rogers Dept. Store, Court St., 1940s. _____ WC Handy cabin, Handy St., 1950s. Now on College St. Poplar and Tombigbee, 1900 www.kidsvillenews.com/shoals March 2020

Busy families often find it hard Mike Randall, REALTOR® to serve fresh and quickly prepared meals. But before pulling up to the Associate Broker nearest drive-thru window, family 256.366.9779 chefs should know how to whip [email protected] up many home cooked meals in a mikerandallhomes.com pinch. During barbecue season, When cooking, for Florence • Sheffield • Killen safety, always get help burgers are often a go-to meal for their convenience and portability. from an adult first. But another bun-and-beef based option is readily available, and it could stir up nostalgia for comforting family meals of years past. It’s hard to beat the savory flavor and deliciously messy trappings of sloppy Joes. As the name implies, this isn’t a meal for someone who likes to keep things neat. Part of the fun of sloppy Joes, for adults and children alike, is the chance to get a little messy at the dinner table. Here’s a recipe for classic sloppy Joes, courtesy of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Serves 4 1-pound ground beef, 93% lean or leaner 1 cup minced sweet onion 1 cup minced green bell pepper 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) unsalted tomato sauce 1/4 cup barbecue sauce 1/4 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon dry mustard 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns or 8 slider buns Heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown. Add ground beef and bell pepper; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking beef into 1/2-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar and mustard; increase heat to medium-high. Bring to a boil; cook 5 to 10 minutes, or until sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, as desired. Divide beef mixture evenly among buns. Top with pickles, coleslaw and cheese, if desired. Close the sandwiches. Cook’s Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160 F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness. March 2020 www.kidsvillenews.com/shoals Kidsville News! 17

Local History Written by Billy Warren Regarding a battle in Chateau-Thierry, the historians learned that a famous battle took place there during World War I, but Did You Know? not in World War II. However, military troops from America and from America’s friends in Europe were often in the town Photographs Tell Stories throughout the second World War. Recently discovered in a local collection is a tablet of ten It might never be known why Mr. May chose to write the information on the back of each photograph/postcard and to (10) photographs of buildings entitled simply Chateau- keep them instead of mailing them. (Maybe he just wanted them Thierry. (See a copy of as souvenirs.) However, it’s just such a mystery one of the photographs that appeals to a historian because it accompanying this encourages him or her to wonder about Mr. month’s article.) Inside May, the original owner of the tablet: Who was the front cover of the he? Might he still be alive? Who are some tablet, these words are local families with the same last name as his? handwritten in cursive: Could he possibly be related to them? If so, “Property of Walter would they like to have the tablet as a keepsake R. May, 3rd Battalion, since it belonged to a relative? With all of 60th Infantry, APO, these questions and more, the stage is set for further exploration. And it all started with the discovery of a tablet of ten (10) NY, NY.” The reverse photographs/postcards! side of each of the ten SOMETHING TO DO: 1. Pretend that you are a relative of Mr. Walter May, the photographs has these original owner of the tablet of photographs/postcards. Write a paragraph describing your reaction when you first learned about words, also in cursive: the discovery. “Stationed here August 2. Go on-line to Google Earth. Find Chateau-Thierry: a. List two other French towns near it. 30 to September 5.” b. Write two facts about Chateau-Thierry that are most Needless to say, local interesting to you. historians became very interested. As they examined the photographs, it didn’t take long for them to agree on the following: 1. The original owner of the tablet of photographs was a Shoals area man named Walter R. May. 2. The tablet had been purchased on September 4, 1944. 3. Mr. May was a member of the United States military. These two lines in his address were proof: 3rd Battalion, 60th Infantry, APO, NY, NY. 4. As a member of the military, Mr. May was stationed at or near Chateau-Thierry from August 30 to September 5, 1944. (They also agreed that it was unusual for Mr. May to be at that place only seven days.) But questions such as these remained: 1. Where is Chateau-Thierry located? 2. Since Mr. May indicated that he was stationed at Chateau-Thierry in 1944, that was during World War II. Was a battle fought there? 3. Since the ten photographs are actually postcards, why did Mr. May not mail them to friends or relatives? So, the local historians who had access to this interesting tablet of photographs/postcards went to work in an attempt to solve the riddles. A quick on-line investigation solved the first question easily. Chateau-Thierry is a small area of France located on the Marne River whose history dates back to at least the 12th century A.D. And there are ruins of a castle there which is thought to have been built in the early part of the eighth century. 18 Kidsville News! www.kidsvillenews.com/shoals March 2020

because they add humor, drama and suspense. The dialogue is creative and entertaining, fitting each animal well, making each seem real. However, some lines try to force By Jude A., KIDS FIRST the humor and come Film Critic, age 13 off as not humorous https://youtu.be/UeiC2wq7E2Q at all. Robert Downy “Dolittle” is a roaring, barking and chirping fantasy adventure story with great humor and special effects. The Jr.’s performance film has amazing computer-generated images of realistic- looking animals and creative dialogue for each animal’s is spot on, but his unique voice. Vibrant colors and beautiful landscapes punctuate the scenes. Unfortunately, even though the accent seems a film is not very long, only an hour and 41 minutes, some scenes seem very slow, and the film feels a lot longer than little inconsistent it is. The movie is comedic and has some laugh- out-loud moments, but sometimes the humor seems a little forced, throughout the film. stiff and unfunny. It seems as if he “Dolittle” follows the retired Doctor Dolittle, played by Robert Downy Jr., after his wife died from is trying to be too injuries sustained from a shipwreck. An odd boy named Tommy Stubbins, played by actor Harry Collett, seems exotic, and it doesn’t to have the same animal-talking abilities as Doctor Dolittle, becoming his apprentice. When the Queen of work. Buckingham Palace, played by actress Jessie Buckley, falls gravely ill, Doctor Dolittle, Stubbins and the rest of “Dolittle” fits its the animal gang embark on a journey to attain the cure for the Queen to preserve both the land they live on and the PG rating. It has some animal’s sanctuary. action and possibly In the movie, viewers hear an assortment of animals. The voice-overs for the animals make a big difference scary creatures that could be frightening Photos © TriStar Pictures to younger viewers. The message of the film is about helping other people, even when it does not benefit you personally. It also conveys the message that when something gets in your way of reaching a goal, instead of giving up, try to figure out a new way to reach that goal. Be creative. Think outside the box. “Dolittle” did not soar as high as the parrots do in the film, so I give it 3.5 out of 5 stars. It has amazing visuals and CGI but forced jokes and slow scenes. I recommend this film for ages 8 to 18. March 2020 www.kidsvillenews.com/shoals Kidsville News! 19

Knowledge Power Submitted By Patricia J. Weaver The Roman Empire 1. What happened to Julius Caesar on 4. Chariot races took place in the Circus Maximus, a huge, oval the Ides of March (March 15) 44 BC? shaped stadium. What is a chariot? A. He marched from Gaul to Italy A. A type of dog B. He became the first Roman B. A type of horse general to cross the English C. A type of vehicle Channel and the Rhine D. A type of turtle C. He was proclaimed dictator D. He was assassinated by a group 5. Gladiators during the Roman Empire were armed swordsmen of senators, led by Marcus Brutus used to … ? A. Fight enemies of the roman emperors 2. Who wrote the play Julius Caesar? B. Enforce Roman law A. William Shakespeare C. Entertained audiences B. Francis Beaumont D. Train the Roman army C. Thomas Middleton D. Thomas Kyd 6. Roman numerals are combinations of letters from the Latin alphabet to signify values. What is the Roman numeral for 2012? 3. The city of Pompeii was a Roman town located near the A. CCXII modern city of Naples in the Italian region of Campania. It B. XCXII was destroyed in AD 79. What happened to this town? C. MCXII A. Tsunami D. MMXII B. Volcanic eruption C. Disease Answers On Pg. 23 D. Hurricane Answers On Pg. 23 Answer On Pg. 23 20 Kidsville News! www.kidsvillenews.com/shoals March 2020

A Section Especially for Parents SFoprrienvgeinntmo osrperignrgeawtitrheaadlsisftoorfkfiadvdoorsiteofcahlilldargeens',s vtiistlietsR. eadKiddoRead.com! BEGINNER READS Ada Twist Scientist sro•rnAaronReynolds ,,cruu.s,vMattDavies Nerdy Birdy By Andrea Beaty By Aaron Reynolds Illustrated by David Roberts Illustrated by Matt Davies For ages 5-7 For ages 4-8 Scientist Ada has always been curious Nerdy Birdy doesn't just like video games; about everything. She asks lots of he loves them. Not only does Nerdy Birdy questions and expects lots of answers like to play video games, he also likes to in return. Follow Ada as she fearlessly read about them, and while that is always conducts many experiments - some fun, it does make him one lonely bird. that even get her into trouble. With When Nerdy Birdy hits a low point, he finds themes of perserverance, problem another flock of birds who are just like him solving and STEM, this picture book is and realizes that there are more recommended for young girls and boys individuals in the sky than ages 5-7 everywhere. \"cool\" birdies. PAGETURNERS Dog Man and Cat Kid Jacky Ha-Ha: My Life is a Joke By Dav Pilkey By James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein For ages 9 and up Illustrated by Kerascoet For ages 8 and up Dog Man is back and better than ever. And this time he has a partner, Jacky Hart was looking forward to a Cat Kid. Both Dog and Cat team up in carefree summer with friends and this hilarious journey as they struggle participating in the community summer to string together the mysterious play. However, instead of singing and disappearance of a movie star as well dancing her way through the summer, as what they think of the new kitty Jacky is forced to get a summer job. sitter in town. It is up to Dog Man and Suddenly, the Seaside Heights boardwalk Cat Kid to save the day. If not, Petey, is her new hang out, and she has to the meanest cat in the world, will win, balance work with babysitting her younger and that will leave Dog Man and Cat Kid siblings. Will Jacky discover in a rough place. this summer that juggling isn't one of her talents? ADVANCED READS JOHN GREEN1 'Al/I� Of fl(• 1 INTU�� �._.l e{ll!CUC An Abundance of Katherines Tiny Pretty Things fl/£ /NII f IN /J/1� SfAAl By John Green By Sona Charaipotra and Dhonielle For ages 12 and up Clayton AN A�UNDANC[ For ages 12 and up OF Kl\\THERINES Colin Singleton has a type. It isn't hair color, eye color or height, specifically, that he Wonder what life is like for a ballerina in looks for in a girl. Instead Colin's type is any training? Follow Gigi, Bette and June, girl named Katherine. And when it comes to three top ballerinas at their elite Katherines, Colin gets dumped - 17 times Manhattan ballet academy. Gigi just to be exact. After the last break up, Colin is wants to dance, but her life is at risk; determined to figure out the Theorem of Bette desperately wants to get out from Underlying Katherine Predictablity to prove behind her older sister's shadow and if why he has been dumped so many times. June doesn't get a lead in the ballet, her Join Colin on his long roadtrip filled with controlling mother will not let her dance tons of laughs and some hopeful answers. anymore. Every dancer is out for her self and perfection comes at a price. Kidsville News Inc., Truman and James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD.COM are pleased to partner on this page to help you discover books that kids you love are sure to love. PARENTOWN March 2020 www.kidsvillenews.com/shoals Kidsville News! 21

TM ParenTown’s KidShape The View Student Questionnaire Mail, bring by or email us Spring arrives in the Northern YOUR PHOTO & your answers! Hemisphere March 19, bringing with it visions of Name more hours of sunshine, warmer temperatures and GFraaxd#e 256-76 0-961S8chooElm ail: ki dsville @cour ierjourn al.net ample opportunities to embrace the great outdoors. Mail: 219 W. Tennessee Street • Florence, AL 35630 Come mid March, people who live in climates marked by cold What is your favorite...... winters have no doubt been anticipating spring fun in the Author? sun for some time. Once spring arrives, the following make for some great activities. Outdoor Activity? SPORTS Animal? Come spring, various sports such as baseball and soccer fill up afternoon and weekend schedules. Whether these are professional sports or youth sports Cartoon? CANNOT leagues, the games can be a great way to spend time outdoors in the fresh, What is a vinyl record? PRINT suddenly warmer air. Are you a good listener? WITHOUT VISIT AN ORCHARD PHOTO Spring is a season when many berries, such as strawberries, blackberries and blueberries, begin to ripen. Find your local pick-your-own establishment to Have you ever adopted a pet from an Animal Shelter? spend a day having fun, getting a little messy and grabbing sweet berries for salads, jams and pies. Have you ever ridden in a convertible car? HIT THE LINKS Do you like to play cards? Like Go Fish? It’s time to dust off the clubs and play the greens at any of the thousands of golf courses in North America. The National Golf Federation says the What does the word talent mean to you? United States is home to around 15,000 courses. The warmer temperatures are ideal for practicing your short game on the greenways or playing all 18 Do you speak another language? holes. Have you done anything nice for someone lately? GET THE PATIO READY FOR ENTERTAINING Clean off patio furniture or start shopping for new items if you didn’t partake What is instrumental music? in end-of-season sales. This is just the start of the outdoor entertaining season, and it pays to refresh the deck or patio and invest in some quality Do you like to read aloud? furniture to keep guests comfortable. MUST HAVE PLAN A VACATION PERMISSION Many schools go on a hiatus for a week or two during the spring, prompting TO PRINT Parent/Guardian Permission otherwise busy families to get away for some rest and relaxation. Book early to score the best deals on hotel rooms and flights. While many schools are I give Kidsville News! permission to print my CHILD’S PHOTO & opinion on out during Easter week, some have breaks at a different time. Beach and camping excursions are popular. any questions listed above. I do realize my child’s first name, school and grade could PREPARE GARDENING EQUIPMENT be printed in this publication. I have enclosed or emailed my CHILD’S PHOTO. Before long, the grass will need mowing and the shrubbery will need pruning. Ensure that lawn and garden tools and equipment are in top form Parent/Guardian SIGNATURE Date before they are called into action. Stock up on fuel for gas mowers and sharpen those pruning shears, but keep these objects away from kids. VISIT A LOCAL GARDEN Enjoy the sights at a garden when the first spring blooms start to peek out of the soil. Spring is known for tulips, daffodils, crocuses and snowdrops. GIVE YOUR BIKE A TUNEUP Take your bike out of storage and give it a once-over. Now is the time to put air in the tires, grease the chain and make sure that the brakes and other equipment are working properly. Most bike helmet manufacturers recommend replacing helmets every three years, even if you haven’t been in a crash. That’s because the polystyrene foam can degrade over time from environmental exposure. VISIT A FARM Many farm animals give birth in the spring. Children may be excited to see piglets, foals, kids and all the other adorable young animals draw their first breaths. Spring’s arrival presents the perfect opportunity to reacquaint oneself with the great outdoors. Some farms offer tours and hayrides or may let kids pet or feed the animals. 22 Kidsville News! www.kidsvillenews.com/shoals March 2020

ParenTown’s KidShape Gaming is a popular activity across the that depicted in first-person shooter games, and on game packaging labels and let parents globe. Studies have shown that more than 1 violent media have shown that they may become know how appropriate or inappropriate a billion people play some video games every numb to violence and even imitate the violence. game may be for children. Founded by the day, and the number of gamers is growing Parents should always vet a game before allowing Interactive Digital Software Association in daily. The market and consumer data provider their children to play it to make sure its content is 1994, the ESRB notes that 61% of its ratings Statista estimates there will be 2.7 billion not too mature or violent for children. for physical and console downloadable gamers by 2021. video games in 208 were rated either E CONFIRM Entertainment Software Rating (Everyone) or E10+ (Everyone 10+). That Such prevalence can make it hard for Board ratings. Parents of young children likely means parents of children under 10 have parents to govern their youngsters’ gaming don’t allow their youngsters to watch R-rated many age-appropriate game options when habits. As difficult as it can be to get kids films, but they might not know that a similar rating buying games for their kids. to put their controllers down, the American system exists for video games. ESRB ratings Academy of Pediatrics notes that time spent help parents make informed decisions about the KEEP consoles in common areas. By gaming can take away from the time kids video games and the apps their children play. The limiting gaming to common areas in the spend on other pursuits, including healthy ratings, described at www.esrb.org, are included home, parents can more closely monitor how activities like exercising and reading. That’s much time their youngsters are spending part of the reason why the AAP recommends playing games. The AAP recommends limiting the time kids spend gaming to no parents designate handheld games as family more than one hour per day. property as opposed to items each child owns. This rule can help parents make sure such devices In addition to limiting how much time kids stay in common areas at all times. spend gaming, parents can take these steps to PLAY with children. Another way parents can make sure kids’ gaming experiences are as monitor what their kids are playing and for how positive as possible. long they’re playing is to play with them. Multiple player games are very popular, and parents can FAMILIARIZE yourself with a game’s content use that popularity to manage more effectively before allowing kids to play it. Parents should their kids’ gaming habits. be concerned by how long their youngsters play Parents may face some challenges as they try video games and by the content of those games. to govern their kids gaming habits, but by trying various strategies can keep better tabs on those First-person shooter games remain incredibly habits. popular, but such games can harm young players. The AAP notes that studies have shown that children exposed to virtual violence, such as ANSWERS MATHTIME Spatial visualization is the issue. Area, the amount of space enclosed by the figure, and largest are key vocabulary words. The purple rectangle is the correct answer. (The family of 5 bought passes: 2 Planetarium passes, 2 Hologram passes, 1 Dinosaur pass) Most students will use guess and check, A Cow branches on a tree or a chart1to. Wwohreknoutht ethirsapbrboibtleamnd. the duck went out to eat, who paid? Here are just some: Where is that? Preach Real Place Pearl 2. What did the rug say to the floor? 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