Kids News - Issue 40 - July 21st, 2008
Entrepreneurship Begins Early in Mill Valley Elementary School
Third grade curriculum in most schools consists of sharpening Math, English and Computer skills and taking them up a notch. However, if you are lucky enough to be in Anne Siskin's third-grade at Edna Maguire Elementary School in Mill Valley, you may be in for a real treat!
Chinese Man Fixes Tires With His Feet
This Chinese man, who has no hands, has found a unique way to make a living - by repairing bicycle tires with his feet. He was photographed on the streets of China, where he not only repaired a tire, but also fitted it back on the bike frame, using just his feet!
The Great Leatherback Sea Turtle Race
Leatherback Sea Turtles, the largest of all living sea turtles have been on our Planet for over 100 million years. They have survived the dinosaurs and watched the evolution of mankind. However, in the last 20 years, their population has declined by 90% and if something isn't done soon, they will disappear completely.
Italian Painter's Unique Art
Italian artist Mario Mariotti has been dead for over a decade now, but the unusual pieces of art he created still amazes people, both young and old. Unlike other artists, Mario did not use any expensive canvas for his creations - just some paint, a little imagination and some hands or feet
Nick Boing - An Unusual Pet With An Unusual Name
What happens when an animal can't get along with his own kind - Well he moves in with some kind humans and becomes a pet - At least that's what happened to this little lamb - Meet Nick Boing, an unusual pet with an unusual name.
Total Solar Eclipse on August 1st, 2008
On August 1st a very narrow corridor of the Earth will be treated to a special treat - a total solar eclipse. The areas that will be touched include parts of Northern Canada, Siberia, Western Mongolia and China.
Rare White Lion Cubs Born At German Zoo
White lions are extremely rare to begin with, so when seven are born on the same day, it is definitely something to celebrate. The seven cuties were born to two different moms, on July 30th at the Zoo in the town of Schloss Holte-Stukenbrock in Germany. Unfortunately one died soon after, but the others seem to be thriving.
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Video Of The Week - World's Largest Water Balloon Fight