Wild, Wild Pets by Suzanne Zimbler

Magazine: Time for Kids
Edition: 3-4, Vol. 6, No. 11
Date: December 11, 2015
Article: Wild, Wild Pets
Author:  Suzanne Zimbler
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1. Tim Harrison traveled to Kenya.
2. Tim Harrison moved his animals to a sanctuary.
3. Exotic pets are privately owned wild animals in the U.S.
4. There are 5,000 tigers in private hands in the U.S.
5. There are about 15,000 privately owned primates in the U.S.
6. The concerns of keeping exotic pets are safety and that animals are not treated well.
7. People might have their teeth cut out or chained/kept in small cages.
8. People set their animals free when they can no longer care for them.
9. The states that ban most exotic pets are Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii, Alaska, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, Georgia, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Maryland.
10. The states that ban some exotic pets are Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Michigan, Tennessee, Florida, West Virginia, Connecticut, and Virginia
11. The states that require a license or permit are Arizona, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Mississippi, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Maine.
12. The states that don't require a license or permit are Nevada, Wisconsin, Alabama, South Carolina, and North Carolina.

A Call from Space by Time for Kids Magazine

Magazine: Time for Kids
Edition: 3-4, Vol. 6, No. 11
Date: December 11, 2015
Article: A Call from Space
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1. New York's East Side Middle School had a video chat with 2 astronauts.
2. The two astronauts were Scott Kelly and Kjell Lindgren.
3. 65 students participated in the video chat.
4. What is it like to drink recycled urine.
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Crumbling History by Glenn Greenberg

Magazine: Time for Kids
Edition: 3-4, Vol. 6, No. 11
Date: December 11, 2015
Article: Crumbling History
Author:  Glenn Greenberg
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1. The Great Wall is 12,000 miles.
2. It took the Chinese 2,000 years to build the Great Wall.
3. The purpose of the Great Wall was to serve as a defense against invaders.
4. 1,220 miles of the Great Wall have disappeared or crumbled away.
5. The tourists are climbing over the "Wild Wall."
6. The Great Wall is disappearing because people from the area are stealing the bricks to build homes.
7. The Chinese Government passed a law in 2006 to save the Great Wall.
8. The problem with the law, that the Chinese Government passed to protect the wall, is not being enforced by local officials.
9. William Lindesay is the founder of International Friends of the Great Wall.

Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal by Paul Fleischman

Book: Glass Slipper, Good Sandal
Author: Paul Fleischman
ISBN: 978-0-8050-7953-1
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1. The 9th Century has the first recorded Cinderella story.

2. Cinderella originated in China.

3. The Cinderella story acquired the glass slipper in France.

4. Cinderella's father was a merchant.

5. The widow gave Cinderella pan dulce to eat and sugarcane to chew.

6. This Cinderella version is from Mexico.

7. Cinderella's stepmother had her set to weeding the rice fields, cooking, and carrying stuff.

8. Cinderella's stepmother gave her room to her lazy daughters.

9. Cinderella slept inside the hearth.

10. This Cinderella version is from Korea.

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13. This Cinderella version is from Iraq.

14. The cattle gave Cinderella honey from its horn.

15. This Cinderella version is from Russia.

16. This Cinderella version is from Iran.

17. This Cinderella version is from India.

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20. The Cinderella version we know has a king.

21. Prince

22. This Cinderella version is from Germany.

23. This Cinderella version is from Appalachia.

24. This Cinderella version is from Germany.

25. This Cinderella version is from Appalachia.

26. Cinderella looked in her mother's sewing basket.

27. Cinderella reached into the hole in the birch tree.

28. A crocodile swam up to the surface and in its mouth was a sarong made of gold.

29. This is the Chinese version of Cinderella.

30. No, it has the red kimono like a sunset.

31. France had the glass slipper.  India had diamond anklets.  Iraq has sandals of gold.

32. The West Indies had a big round breadfruit instead of a pumpkin.

33. True

34. The French version had the midnight deadline for the spell to end.  The Indonesian version had a rooster instead of a cloak.

35. The Irish version has Cinderella leaving the ball on a horse/mare.

36. The Irish version has the Prince chasing after Cinderella and grabbing her leg as she rides away keeping her shoe/slipper.

37. The king searched up and down mountains.

38. The King traveled across deserts in the Iran version.

39. Cinderella was hidden in a mat in the Laos version.

40. The Iraq version

41. The magistrate didn't listen to stepmother and placed straw sandal on Cinderella's foot with ease.

42. The Zimbabwe version of Cinderella had mangoes and melons at the feast.

43. The Indian version had rice seasoned with almonds.

44. Beef stew and lamb stew was the Irish version of Cinderella.

45. Anise cookies and custards was the Mexican version of Cinderella.

Hansel and Gretel by Jane Ray

Book: Hansel and Gretel
Author: Jane Ray
ISBN: 0-7636-0358-9
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1. The children's names are Hansel and Gretel.

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3. He was horrified by the idea.

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5. Hansel gathered little white pebbles that glowed like silver coins in the moonlight.

6. Their stepmother woke them up the next day.

7. Hansel looked back at his little white cat.

8. The woodcutter used brushwood and pinecones to create a fire.

9. Hansel looked for the glowing pebbles that he dropped on their way into the forest.

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11. The door was locked and Hansel couldn't get the pebbles.

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13. The birds ate all the crumbs that Hansel dropped as a trail.

14. The children ate wild berries.

15. Hansel and Gretel saw a beautiful snow-white bird.

16. The bird led them to a gingerbread house.

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18. They broke off the shutter, roof tiles, and handfuls of sugar, marzipan, chocolate and gingerbread.

19. She was dressed in tatters with cobwebs and spiders clinging to her skirt.

20. The old lady offered them milk and pancakes with sugar, apples, and nuts.

21. The children went to sleep on beautiful beds.

22. witch

23. The witch built the gingerbread house to lure children.

24. Witches are red and they can't see very far.

25. Witches smell is as keen as an animal.

26. This witch preferred to eat children.

27. She put him in a cage.

28. The witch made Gretel cook for her brother.

29. The witch gave Gretel bones and scraps.

30. Hansel would give her a bone to trick her so she wouldn't cook him.

31. Gretel told the witch she didn't know how to check the oven.  So the witch went into the oven to demonstrate.  Then Gretel locked her in.

32. She rescued her brother.

33. The children took gold and jewels.

34. Hansel and Gretel got helped from a duck.

35. He was overjoyed to have them back.

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The Golden Sandal by Rebecca Hickox

Book: The Golden Sandal
Author: Rebecca Hickox
ISBN: 978-0-8234-1331-7
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Comments:  I haven't heard this Cinderella story before.  It is a Middle Eastern Cinderella Story.  Nice story......

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1. The fisherman's daughter's name is Maha.
2. Maha's stepmother fed her few dried dates and gave Maha more chores.
3. A red fish told Maha to spare a life.
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6. Maha was supposed to take home 4 fish.
7. The fish gave Maha a golden coin.
8. Maha's stepsister became selfish and mean.
9. The master merchant's daughter was supposed to be married.
10. The girls were excited about being seen by the mothers of young men.
11. The fish told her to sit next to the bride.
12. There appeared a silken gown, a pearl comb, and a pair of golden sandals.
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14. Maha lost a golden sandal.
15. Tariq was the name of the bride's brother.
16. The golden sandal spooked the horse.
17. Tariq thought the sandal was beautiful.
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19. She went looking in the wealthy section of town.
20. It took Tariq's mother 3 days to find Maha.
21. The wedding procession will come for Maha in 2 days.
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23. Why would Tariq's brother ask for Maha's sister's hand?
24. Maha's sister's hair fell and her head was covered with blisters.
25. No, she was taken back in disgrace.
26. The couple had 7 children.
27. They lived happily ever after.

Chicken Little by Rebecca Emberley and Ed Emberley

Book: Chicken Little
Author: Rebecca Emberley and Ed Emberley
ISBN: 978-1-59643-464-6
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Comments:  Crazy Chicken Little......

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1. Answers will vary
2. Chicken Little was very excitable and prone to foolishness.
3. An acorn hit Chicken Little on the head.
4. Chicken Little was doing nothing when the acorn hit him on the head.
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6. The acorn knocked him senseless.
7. Chicken Little grabbed his umbrella.
8. Chicken Little grabbed his umbrella to protect his head.
9. Chicken Little ran into Henny Penny.
10. No, they did not have a plan.
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12. They ran into Lucky Ducky.
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17. The group ran into Turkey Lurky.
18. The last animal the group ran into was Foxy Loxy.
19. Foxy Loxy suggested they go inot his mouth for safety.
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China's Bravest Girl by Charlie Chin

Book: China's Bravest Girl
Author: Charlie Chin
ISBN: 978-0-89239-148-6
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Comments:  Great story, all young girls should read.

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2. The Legend of young Hua Mu Lan.
3. A notice that one man from every household must report to the Emperor.
4. He is old and tired with white hair.
5. Mu Lan's plan is to dress in warrior's clothes, walk and talk like a man.
6. Mu Lan purchased the saddle, horse and whip in different towns.
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8. Mu Lan held a crescent moon spear.
9. Mu Lan had on her side a willow leaf sword.
10. Mu Lan's armor was laced and tightened.
11. Her war-horse was saddled to ride.
12. Mu Lan lived near the Yellow River.
13. Mu Lan camped in the moon-lit snow with 10,000 soldiers.
14. The invaders shot arrows at the warriors and they started to fall back.
15. Mu Lan shouted, "Brave sons of China follow me!"
16. They rally around her.
17. The enemy line broke in fear.
18. Mu Lan's troops won the battle.
19. Mu Lan won 100 battles.
20. Mu Lan fought in war for 10 years.
21. Mu Lan achieved the rank of General.
22. The Emperor offered her a title of nobleman, a house and land.
23. Mu Lan wanted to go home and a strong camel.
24. The ocean hides the oyster.
25. The oyster hides the pearl.
26. Bright armor and a heavy helmet hid Mu Lan.
27. Her comrade proposed
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Henny Penny by Paul Galdone

Book: Henny Penny
Author: Paul Galdone
ISBN: 978-0-758-72712-1
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1. An acorn fell from the tree and struck Henny Penny on the head.
2. Henny Penny was scratching among the leaves.
3. Henny Penny said, “The sky is falling!”
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5. Henny Penny ran into Cocky Locky.
6. Henny Penny then ran into Ducky Lucky.
7. Cocky Locky is a roaster.
8. Ducky Lucky is a duck.
9. Goosey Loosey was the third bird Henny Penny ran into.
10. The group ran into Turkey Lurkey.
11. The fifth animal they ran into was Foxy Loxy.
12. Foxy Loxy suggested to follow him because he knew of a shortcut to the King’s castle.
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14. No, answers will vary
15. There were 7 foxes in Foxy Loxy and Mrs. Foxy Loxy’s family.
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Head In The Game

Magazine: Time for Kids
Edition: 4, Vol. 2, No. 4
Date: December 2015
Article: Head In The Game
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2. Jillian Michaels wanted to be a rock star.
3. Mike Adams is a football player for the Indianapolis Colts.
4. No, Jillian Michaels can't play an instrument.
5. Answers will vary
6. Jillian Michaels fell into fitness while training for her black belt.
7. Jillian Michaels is a health and wellness expert.
8. Jillian Michaels appears on Sweat Inc.
9. Sweat Inc. is on Spike TV.
10. Heather O'Reilly is a 3-time Olympic gold medalist and member of the U.S. Women's World Cup Team
11. Heather O'Reilly knew at 11 years old she wanted to be a professional soccer player.
12. Heather O'Reilly said "Surround yourself with positive people."
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15. "Bella and the Bulldogs" are on Nickelodeon.
16. Brec Bassinger was 8 years old when she wanted to act.
17. Brec's big purchase was a car.
18. Brec Bassinger said, "when you are 11, you are getting ready for the rest of you life."

An End to Slavery by Glenn Greenberg

Magazine: Time for Kids
Edition: 3-4, Vol. 6, No. 10
Date: November 20, 2015
Article: An End to Slavery
Author:  Glenn Greenberg

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1. December 6 marks 150 years of the end of slavery in the United States.
2. Many Americans think The Emancipation Proclamation ended slavery in the United States.
3. The 13th Amendment was ratified in 1865.
4. The Emancipation Proclamation only freed slaves in the South.
5. Lincoln decided to a constitutional amendment.
6. Lincoln was shot on April 14, 1865.
7. 8 months after Lincoln died, the 13th Amendment was signed.

Heads Up!

Magazine: Time for Kids
Edition: 3-4, Vol. 6, No. 10
Date: November 20, 2015
Article: Heads Up!

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1. The U.S. Soccer Federation has released new rules for youth soccer.

2. The rule is to limit the use of headers.

3. The new rule is to reduce the number of head-related injuries in the sport.

4. The parents and the players filed a lawsuit.

5. Steve Berman was the attorney for the family.

6. 11-13 years old players are allowed to only head the ball during games but not in practice.

7. Players under 10 years old are not allowed to head the ball.

8. Answers will vary

Saving Rhinos by Aryn Baker

Magazine: Time for Kids

Edition: 3-4, Vol. 6, No. 10

Date: November 20, 2015

Article: Saving Rhinos

Author:  Aryn Baker

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1. Leitah Mkhabele and Nkateko Mzimba were on patrol one night late in September.

2. The two ladies are 22 and 24 years old.

3. The rhinos live on the Balule Nature Reserve.

4. The Balule Nature Reserver is in South Africa.

5. A reserve is a designated area where there’s no hunting.

6. The Black Mambas are protecting the rhinos.

7. There are 23 women and 3 men in this unit.

8. Craig Spencer created the Black Mambas.

9. Craig Spencer changed the rules in a war between poachers and wildlife protectors.

10. The scouts are unarmed in protecting the rhinos.

11. Asia is a continent that believes rhino horns cure illnesses.

12. A couple of pounds of rhino horn sell for $65,000.

13. There are about 28,000 rhinos left in the world.

14. 90% of the rhino population is located in South Africa.

15. There were 1,215 rhinos killed last year.

16. The people from the nearby village can’t graze their cattle in the reserve or hunt game freely.

17. South Africa’s big five are lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, and leopards.

18. Belinda Mzimba tells the students that tourists come to see the big five and we must protect them.

19. True, the Black Mambas can stop poachers by educating the public.

Bravery on the Bus by Glenn Greenberg

Magazine: Time for Kids
Edition: 3-4, Vol. 6, No. 10
Date: November 20, 2015
Article: Bravery on the Bus
Author:  Glenn Greenberg

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1. Rosa Parks boarded a bus on December 1, 1965.

2. Rosa Parks boarded a bus in Montgomery, Alabama.

3. Slavery was outlawed 90 years before Rosa Parks boarded a bus in Montgomery, Alabama.

4. In the South, black people and white people were not allowed to attend the same school.

5. Black people and white people couldn’t use the same water fountain and sit together on buses.

6. Rosa Parks wouldn’t give up her seat on the bus to a white person.

7. Rosa Parks was arrested because she broke the law.

8. African Americans boycotted the buses.

9. Martin Luther King Jr. led the effort on the boycott of buses.

10. African Americans refused to ride buses for 381 days.

11. Montgomery’s bus company customer base was 2/3 African American.

12. On December 12, 1956, a decision was made that all people had equal rights to seats on buses.

13. The Civil Rights Act outlawed racial discrimination in all public places.

14. Rosa Parks died in 2005.

15. Rosa Park’s niece, Sheila McCauley Keys, saw Rosa Parks as a superhero.

16. Sheila McCauley Keys said that Rosa Parks taught us all to value ourselves.