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May 2008

Earn to Learn
Some kids are getting money for earning high marks. Going to school is a kid’s job. Should you get paid for it?


April 2008

Food Fear
Food Prices Soar Around the World


Wild Finds
Scientists Make New, Interesting Discoveries


Unearthing Stonehenge
Stonehenge Revealed?


A Night to Recite
Teens Take Center Stage During National Poetry Month


March 2008

Lost
Why is U.S. wildlife suddenly disappearing?


Moko to the Rescue!
How a dolphin saved the day


Five Years at War
This week marks the fifth anniversary of the war in Iraq.


Going Green
Is Your School Good for the Environment?


February 2008

Wii Wonders
The Nintendo Wii is helping patients beat pain.


Decoding Dog Barks
Do you know what your dog is saying? A computer program does.


After the Storm
Survivors of early February storms work to clear the
wreckage.


The Incredible Shrinking Planet
NASA’s Messenger spacecraft snaps photos of mysterious Mercury.


History in the Making
Meet the next generation of African American trailblazers.


January 2008

Cold Spot, Hotspot
Antarctica is a hot site for scientists to learn more about Earth.


Water Power
A huge dam in China stops floods but may create new problems.


Ring In The New Laws
Cigarettes are out and airline food is in—so say a few new state laws.


Hot Topics
Your Choices for the Biggest News Stories of 2007


December 2007

Human Versus Chimp
A recent study puts human memory to the test.


Sea Monster
Scientists discover fossil of supersized sea scorpion.


November 2007

Math Curse?
American science and math students aren’t doing as well as kids in other countries. That could mean big trouble in the future.

Run by the Sun
A new European car is a “green” machine.


Honoring Veterans
Americans Show New Awareness of the Need to Take Better Care of Our Troops.

Water Worries
The Southeast United States practices water conservation as it faces one of the worst droughts on record.


October 2007

A Sticky Situation
Scientists are making a new adhesive tape after studying the feet of tree frogs.

A Whale of a Guy
A Marine Life Artist Fights Water Pollution



Dino-Bite Discovery!
Archeologists discover the "Arnold Schwarzenegger" of duck-billed dinosaurs


Blast Off!
The Space Age began 50 years ago this week.



September 2007

Rain Forest Hero
Award winner Evan Green's dream to protect rain forests is coming true, bit by bit.


Calling All Owls!
Scientists are using cell phones to find out more about the habits and habitats of different species of night birds.


Play it Safe
U.S. and Chinese Toymakers Take on Toxic Toys


Back to School Secrets
Summer's over; now it's homework time! No problem. Follow Weekly Reader's Homework Survival Tips.



August 2007

Who's Afraid of T.Rex?
Scientists Study Dinosaurs' Speed


High School Hysteria
The Hoopla Over High School Musical


Teacher Touchdown!
NASA gives three cheers to educator astronaut Barbara Morgan.


Broken Records ... and Broken Rules?
Barry Bonds made home-run history. But did he--like some other athletes--have an unfair advantage?


Big Bad Villain Chokes on its Smoke
Major Movie Company Eliminates Smoking from Films


July 2007

Back From the Brink
Scientists report that the rare Lear's Macaw is growing in numbers.


It's A Big Challenge
Shaq Turns Up the Heat on Childhood Obesity


Uncovering Saturn's Secrets
Spacecraft Cassini's new photos reveal the sponge-like surface on one of Saturn's moons.


Bigger, Stronger, and Ichier
Poison ivy packs a powerful punch


June 2007

Grab a Great Book!
What should you read this summer besides Harry Potter? Read on to find out!


A Gigantic Discovery
Scientists unearth a new, feathered dinosaur called Gigantoraptor


Healing from Heelys
Are roller shoes a hazard to kids’ health?


Deep-Sea Debate
Who Owns Treasure from Old Shipwrecks?


Firestorm
Did an exploding comet wipe out North America's giant mammals?


May 2007

What's the Word?
Vocabulary wizards face off as bee season peaks.


Starting Over
Residents of Greensburg, Kansas look to rebuild their town after it was destroyed by a tornado.


Choked Up
What's lurking in the air we breathe?


Meet the 'Goldilocks' Planet
Newly Discovered World Shows Possible Signs of life


April 2007

Spiderman 3
A Tangled Web: The Spin on Spider-Man 3


Webkinz!
You know them, you love them, but can you get too much of them?


Panda-monium at the Zoo
April is Panda Month!


Play Ball!
Will Japan's 'Dice K' become an American superstar? Will Barry Bonds break the home-run record? Baseball 2007 begins with lots of questions.


March 2007

The Top Spots
What's Your Favorite Building?


What's UP at the Grand Canyon?
A Glass Walkway Gives a Sky-High View


Toxic Trash
United Nations to Tackle E-Waste Problem.


Honeybee Woes
As the honeybee population drops, farmers fear a loss of crops.


Women Rule!
March Marks the Achievements of Women in U.S. History


February 2007

Puzzling Peanut Butter
Scientists try to figure out why a batch of peanut butter went bad.


Bridge To Terabithia
A Famous Teen Tale Hits the Big Screen


Feeling the Heat
A New Report Says Humans Are the Likely Cause of Climate Change


Up From the Deep
Scientists get a brief look at a very rare shark


January 2007

Dogs on Diets
America's pups are packing on the pounds. Will a new drug help them lose weight?


Democrats Flex
Led by the first woman to be Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Democrats in Congress aim for big changes.


SOS for Morse Code
Is it time to ditch the dots and dashes?


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Top of the News
Your Choices for the Biggest Stories of 2006


December 2006

Remembering President Ford
President Ford was the longest living former president, living longer than Ronald Reagan, who died in June 2004, by more than a month.


Dragon's Tale
Fantasy Novel Eragon Hits the Big Screen.


Do-It-Yourself Robot Repair?
Sci-fi robots can't top this Mr. Fix-It!


Presidents in Your Pocket
A new series of $1 coins will show the faces of U.S. presidents. Will Americans happily make the change?


November 2006

Finding Selam
Scientists uncover the fossil of an early human baby.


Thanksgiving Surprise
What really happened at the first New England feast? Was it duck or turkey on the plate? (Were there any plates?) A historian shares some secrets.


Sky Spy
The clearest pictures ever taken of the Red Planet are now beaming towards Earth.


Africa's Children
For many kids on the troubled continent, life is very harsh.


October 2006

Trick or Treat!
Pirates Take to the Streets This Halloween


Snack Attack!
School Vending Machines Get Healthy


Slim Pickings
Disease, heat, and rain create problems for pumpkins.


Winter's Tail
Thanks to scientists, a baby dolphin gets a second chance.


September 2006

The Spinach Scare
Health officials lift ban on most spinach.


Hold On, I've Got Another Call!
New Study Finds Cell Phones May Be Addictive


Crocodile Tears
Fans debate Steve Irwin's legacy.


Long Road Home
20,000 troops return to Fort Campbell as the U.S. debates the future of Iraq.


Countdown to Kickoff
The NFL season starts on September 7, with exciting new players.



August 2006

Starting Over
One year after Hurricane Katrina, students and teachers weather change together.



Green Bus, Blue Skies
The riders on this bus are spreading the word: Alternative fuels help the planet.



Working for Change
India Bans Children Under 14 From Working in Homes, Hospitals, and Restaurants



Killer Kangaroos and Demon Ducks Down Under
Scientists find remains of deadly beasts in Australia.



July 2006

Yar, Matey!
Fact or Fiction? The Truth about Pirates



Not Again!
Indonesia picks up the pieces after its second tsunami in less than two years.



Our Place in Space
A 'very successful' shuttle mission delivers tools, supplies . and a new resident to the International Space Station.



A Coat of Many Colors
Snakes Alive! This snake changes color like a chameleon.



June 2006

GOOOAAALLLL!
The World Cup 2006 Finals



Threatened Under the Sea
Help for Threatened Corals



Hot Summer Reads
What are the best new books to bring to the beach?



A Bronze-Age Beauty
An Excavation Sheds New Light on Ancient City