Letters About Short Articles!

Short Article in Issue #5

Get Moving!: New report blames Americans' weight on lack of exercise.
"I think it's right play an hour a day. I do the same. I go outside after homeowkr and play for na hour or two. I encourage everyone to get up and play for an hour."
           -Taylor L., Alabama

"I think it is important to be the fittest, because if you don't stay the fittest when you are a kid, it could carry on through life. I would suggest to eat junk food less than two times a day. I also think that if you're not the fittest than you should become active and get a lot of exercise."
           -Alexandria C., Alabama

"I think this article will really inspire people to get up and get active and to watch their weight. But kids should know that it is not nice to make fun of people who are overweight."
           -Bailey S., Illinois

A Saggin' Situation: Should baggy pants be banned?
"I think that baggy pants should not be banned because if that is the way people want to dress, then let them. Baggy pants are some kids' style. Plus, it might feel comfortable to some people."
           -Adella R., Iowa

"I think baggy pants should be banned because when kids ride their bikes, their pants will get stuck in the chain. They will get hurt by tripping, falling down the stairs, and all sorts of things."
           -Olivia R., Iowa

"I'm kind of on both sides of the baggy pants issue. People with 20 to 30 pairs of baggy pants would probably not follow that rule. On the other hand, having to look at other people's underwear is nasty."
           -Brandon M., Iowa


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Short Article in Issue #4

A Heart-y Meal: Starving snakes snack on themselves.
"I thought 'A Heart-y Meal' was cool yet disgusting. I mean snakes eating their insides is gross, yet so awesome. The snake's ability to change this way is such a weird adaptation."
           -Mariah B., by e-mail
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Short Articles in Issue #3

Crocs Get the Boot: Some schools are banning Crocs.
"I think Crocs should not be banned in schools because if kids want to wear flip-flops or sandals, they know that they won't be able to run or climb in the shoes, so they won't. You can also slip in a normal shoe, so I don't think it makes sense to ban Crocs and flip-flops."
           -Max B., New Mexico

"I read about how some schools don't let kids wear Crocs. I am glad I am not at one of those schools."
           -Lauren R., by e-mail

"The kids in my school are not allowed to wear shoes that don't have backs on them. That is so that we don't fall and get hurt. We can still wear Crocs as long as we put the strap down in the back. Maybe the school in your article could try that too."
           -Destiny M., West Virginia

Toxic Toys: Millions of toys are recalled.
"I read the article 'Toxic Toys.' I thought the fact that about 80 percent of toys sold in the United States are made in China was interesting."
           -Nicholas V., by e-mail

"I think the article 'Toxic Toys' is the one that I liked best, since my little sister plays with some of those toys. I think the toys should be taken out of stores."
           -Kiely A., by e-mail

"This article might save somebody from getting really sick. It actually got my attention, and reading is something I don't always have the best time doing."
           -James B., by e-mail

"Thank you for writing this article because now my mom and I can make sure that my little brother and sister are safe."
           -Kyndel H., by e-mail

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Short Articles in Issue #2

Short Articles in Issue #1

Turtle Turnaround: Taiwan is trying to protect green turtles.
"I loved your article about the green turtles. I am very happy that a law has been set so people can't kill the turtles. It is so great that they are trying to keep them alive."
           -Jordan G., North Carolina

"I love turtles, but I hate that they could become extinct in Taiwan if people there don't take care of them."
           -Jack H., Ohio

Arctic Debate: Russia plants a flag under the North Pole.
"It was cool how the Russians went down under the North Pole to put their flag there. I can't wait to see if they will get to keep it or not. I think that Norway or Canada should get to have the North Pole, or else it should stay unowned by people."
           -Faith C., Arizona