Weekly Reader Publishing - Updates

Summer Movie Fun

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:19:15 -0500

Take a break from the sun and catch a cool flick

Rotten Tomatoes

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:03:45 -0500

The U.S. copes with tomato troubles.

Secrets of the Soil

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:08:44 -0500

Probe dig deeps to solve a Martian mystery.

Super Summer Reads

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:54:45 -0500

Weekly Reader presents the best books to start your summer off right.

Gas Prices Soar

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:50:38 -0500

People and businesses feel the pinch.

Winging It!

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:30:22 -0500

Special wing takes pilot to new heights.

Sloth's Aren't Sleepyheads

Fri, 23 May 2008 03:14:31 -0500

New research shows that the slow–moving sloth is misunderstood.

Pencil-Tip Picasso

Fri, 16 May 2008 02:34:42 -0500

Artist turns regular pencils into mini masterpieces.

Help Is On the Way

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:22:12 -0500

Relief workers try to deliver supplies to Myanmar.

Earn to Learn

Mon, 05 May 2008 10:01:04 -0500

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

Food Fear

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:38:58 -0500

Food Prices Soar Around the World

Wild Finds

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:55:45 -0500

Scientists Make New, Interesting Discoveries

Unearthing Stonehenge

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:04:57 -0500

Stonehenge Revealed?

A Night to Recite

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:45:22 -0500

Teens Take Center Stage During National Poetry Month

Lost

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 06:03:10 -0500

Why is U.S. wildlife suddenly disappearing?

Moko to the Rescue!

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 05:00:13 -0500

How a dolphin saved the day

Five Years at War

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 03:56:42 -0500

This week marks the fifth anniversary of the war in Iraq.

Going Green

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 06:33:28 -0600

Is Your School Good for the Environment?

Wii Wonders

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 06:56:55 -0600

The Nintendo Wii is helping patients beat pain.

Decoding Dog Barks

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:16:58 -0600

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

After the Storm

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:16:32 -0600

Survivors of early February storms work to clear the wreckage.

The Incredible Shrinking Planet

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 06:41:48 -0600

NASA’s Messenger spacecraft snaps photos of mysterious Mercury.

History in the Making

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:39:46 -0600

Meet the next generation of African American trailblazers.

Cold Spot, Hotspot

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:10:40 -0600

Antarctica is a hot site for scientists to learn more about our planet.

Water Power

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:05:36 -0600

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

Ring In The New Laws

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:26:40 -0600

Cigarettes are out and airline food is in—so say a few new state laws.

Hot Topics

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:25:52 -0600

Your Choices for the Biggest News Stories of 2007

Human Versus Chimp

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:25:14 -0600

A recent study puts human memory to the test.

Sea Monster!

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 06:47:12 -0600

Scientists discover fossil of supersized sea scorpion.

Math Curse?

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 04:40:34 -0600

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

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 06:59:08 -0600

A new European car is a “green” machine.

Honoring Veterans

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 05:56:03 -0600

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

Water Worries

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 08:50:31 -0500

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

A Sticky Situation

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 07:04:02 -0500

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

A Whale of a Guy

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 07:44:35 -0500

A Marine Life Artist Fights Water Pollution

Dino-Bite Discovery!

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:04:24 -0500

Archeologists discover the "Arnold Schwarzenegger" of duck-billed dinosaurs

Blast Off!

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 04:55:59 -0500

The Space Age began 50 years ago this week.

Rain Forest Hero

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 10:05:02 -0500

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

Calling All Owls!

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 10:04:34 -0500

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

Playing it Safe

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 10:29:10 -0500

U.S. and Chinese Toymakers Take on Toxic Toys

Back to School Secrets

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 10:28:39 -0500

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

Who's Afraid of T.Rex?

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 10:28:15 -0500

Scientists Study Dinosaurs'Speed

High School Hysteria

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 05:41:39 -0500

The Hoopla Over High School Musical

Teacher in Space

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 06:07:31 -0500

NASA cheers on educator astronaut Barbara Morgan.

Broken Records...and Broken Rules?

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 06:37:34 -0500

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

Big Bad Villain Chokes on Its Smoke

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 07:59:37 -0500

Major Movie Company Eliminates Smoking from Films

Back From the Brink

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 07:58:39 -0500

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

It's a BIG Challenge

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 07:02:38 -0500

Shaq Turns Up the Heat on Childhood Obesity

Uncovering Saturn's Secrets

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:00:00 -0500

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

Bigger, Stronger, and Itchier

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 06:16:13 -0500

Poison ivy packs a powerful punch.

Grab a Great Book!

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 08:19:14 -0500

Dive into these summer reading suggestions.

A Gigantic Discovery!

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 05:11:51 -0500

A dinosaur with feathers? Huge dino bones in China surprise scientists.

Healing from Heelys

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 09:59:32 -0500

Are roller shoes a hazard to kids’ health?

Deep-Sea Debate

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 07:38:11 -0500

Who Owns Treasure from Old Shipwrecks?

Firestorm

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 08:03:59 -0500

Did an ancient explosion turn North America into a land without giant animals?

What's the Word?

Tue, 29 May 2007 03:56:01 -0500

Some students spell s-u-c-c-e-s-s; others define it.

Starting Over

Thu, 17 May 2007 09:20:37 -0500

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

Choked Up

Mon, 14 May 2007 10:15:03 -0500

What’s lurking in the air we breathe?

Webkinz!

Wed, 09 May 2007 07:14:49 -0500

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

Panda-monium at the Zoo

Wed, 09 May 2007 07:14:16 -0500

April is Panda Month!

Play Ball!

Wed, 09 May 2007 07:12:38 -0500

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

Spiderman 3

Tue, 08 May 2007 19:00:00 -0500

A Tangled Web: The Spin on Spider-Man 3

The Top Spots

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 07:14:55 -0500

The world of awards has the Oscars, the Emmys, and the Grammys. Now how about the "Archies"? This year, for the first time, Americans picked their favorite works of architecture.

What's UP at the Grand Canyon?

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:00:18 -0500

A Glass Walkway Gives a Sky-High View

Grand Canyon Skywalk

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 04:32:42 -0500

Scared of heights? Then you probably won't want to step out on the Grand Canyon's new Skywalk. The glass-bottomed walkway juts out 70 feet beyond the canyon's rim. It's a long look down—almost 4,000 feet!

Puzzling Peanut Butter

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 04:33:09 -0600

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

Classroom Calendar - Feb 2007

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 03:49:48 -0600

Classroom Calendar - Feb 2007

Ask a Celebrity - Kyle Petty

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 03:45:33 -0600

Get revved up for the Daytona 500! NASCAR star Kyle Petty answers your questions as Weekly Reader's February celebrity. Send your questions to Ask a Celebrity.

Weekly Writer By Walter Dean Myers

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 03:38:57 -0600

Welcome to the Weekly Writer! Walter Dean Myers, National Book Award finalist and the acclaimed author of Monster and Autobiography of My Dead Brother, has started an original story about an old man, a calendar, and a talking monkey. He needs your help to finish it. Read the story so far and click on the link at the bottom to continue writing the story! Every week, we will select the best entry and add a new chapter to "Words of Wisdom". The winners we choose will receive an autographed copy of a Walter Dean Myers book!

Bridge To Terabithia

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 09:35:07 -0600

A Famous Teen Tale Hits the Big Screen

Feeling the Heat

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 09:08:18 -0600

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

Up From the Deep

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 07:41:44 -0600

Scientists get a brief look at a very rare shark

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

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 03:21:03 -0600

A fisherman near Tokyo, Japan, recently reported seeing a strange sea creature. It looked like a 5-foot-long eel with a bulbous head and a large mouth full of spiky teeth. Was it a dinosaur? A monster? The fisherman called scientists at a nearby marine park to come take a look.

Classroom Calendar - Jan 2007

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 02:50:28 -0600

Classroom Calendar - Jan 2007

Ask a celebrity - Tiki Barber

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 02:48:07 -0600

The running back for the New York Giants football team. This month, he answers your questions!

Geography Challenge

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 04:54:53 -0600

How well do you know your world? Find out with these geography games!

Nutrition Rap

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 03:07:54 -0600

Check out last years Nutrition Rap Contest winner's song! FREE Mp3 Download!

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Tue, 24 Oct 2006 09:05:21 -0500

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Creative Minds

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 03:17:11 -0500

Meet people who use words, music, images, numbers, and objects to tell stories.

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Mon, 04 Sep 2006 19:00:00 -0500

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