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The Times is proud to announce the talented artists who are our finalists in the Kids' Reading Room butterfly art contest. Visit the photo gallery below to view their stunning work. Winner to be announced August 17.
"ONE SMALL step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
In 1961, President Kennedy had challenged the country to put a man on the moon by the end of the decade. Sounds impossible, doesn't it? But we did it! >>
BOOK REVIEWS FOR KIDS
"Space: Magic Tree House Research Guide" >>
And on one silvery gray rock, an American flag stands alone on a moon that dances around a blue and green swirling planet. >>
Where did the farmer send his intelligent livestock? >>
Summer Daydreaming and a Symphony of Blue
Water splashes over smooth stones as the warm grass whistles in the wind. I bury my feet under a warm sheet of sand. >>
What kind of bears like to go out in the rain? Drizzly bears. >>
BOOK REVIEWS FOR KIDS
"Dragon Keeper" >>
Poems for Fathers
My father is the song of spring. His voice brings new life to me. >>
A Young Hamster's Adventures with the Hideous Grunt Family
I, SIMON the hamster, trembled in my cage as I watched my father's head drop into the mouth of Mrs. Grunt, the ogre. Just when I thought my dad's days would last no longer -- >>
Mary Cassatt: An American Artist
WHEN MARY was 10 years old, she had a big dream. "When I grow up, I'm going to be an artist, a famous artist," she thought. >>
July 6, 2008
"Journey to the Center of the Earth"
By Jules Verne
This wonderful adventure is filled with eye-opening experiences. >>
July 6, 2006
A hammock of dew glistens in the morning fog, stretched between two old vanilla trees. >>
The Meaning of Freedom
Is it a good idea to have the Olympics in China? No way. China may be economically strong, but it doesn't allow freedom in Tibet and other Chinese towns. >>
A Life Lived in Courage
Ida Lewis was the most famous lighthouse keeper in America and the only woman to have a lighthouse named for her. >>
What do you get when you cross a bear with a skunk? >>
One enchanted night a child is cast under a magical spell.
Sally and Ursa flew into the woods, and as they did, a thousand points of light shimmered in its depths. >>
Homework
My sister cares deeply about her grades. And she gets really depressed when she receives a bad grade. To Beth a bad grade is a B or 93% >>
Father's Day
A young boy discovers the true meaning of Father's Day. >>
BOOK REVIEWS FOR KIDS
Harry is making slime for a homework assignment. Also: 'Dragon of the Red Dawn,' 'Where the Red Fern Grows,' 'Wednesday Is Spaghetti Day.' >>
FLAG DAY
Mrs. Johnson's class learns many interesting facts about the history and meaning of our flag. >>
BOOK REVIEWS FOR KIDS
Peter Rabbit gets in trouble. >>
If you are around people who tease, hurt or try to embarrass kids, people will think you are part of that "crime" -- even if you are the nicest person in the world. >>
Kids, enter a contest to illustrate our story. >>
Why did the musician put strawberries in his guitar? To have a jam session. >>
I guess every class has a kid who likes to tell wild stories about themselves. In our sixth-grade class, it's Franklin. He's claimed that he invented video games and his sister is Hannah Montana. >>
A LEARNING LINK TO PASADENA MUSEUM OF HISTORY
One hundred years ago there was a big debate about whether fairies were real or make believe. All over the world children of that time were enchanted by stories of little creatures who tended the flowers of every garden. There were many beautifully illustrated children's books that showed rose fairies, pansy fairies, hollyhock fairies and other beautiful creatures. In these books fairies looked like tiny people with clothes made of flower petals. Maybe because children are so much closer to the ground than adults, fairies always seemed possible to them. >>
Spring is the king of all seasons. I can give you plenty of reasons.
The Earth looks like a bride dressed in colorful flowers. The sky, the bridegroom, dressed in black clouds, gives her light showers. Then appears a rainbow making a perfect arch. >>
A LEARNING LINK TO SPACE PLACE
This summer, NASA launches the Dawn mission. Dawn will visit two large asteroids, Vesta and Ceres. Dawn will go into orbit, traveling around and around each of them, one at at time. >>
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