Kids News - Issue 47 - September 8th, 2008

And The Funniest Kids Books Are . . . . . .

And The Funniest Kids Books Are . . . . . .

Posted by The Editor on 09/09/2008

On September 13th, children all over the World will celebrate Roald Dahl Day. Though this beloved children's author, who penned classics lie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, BFG and James and the Giant Peach, died 18 years ago, his books remain as popular among young readers today, as they were when first published. 

This Eco-Friendly Car Arrives In A Kit

This Eco-Friendly Car Arrives In A Kit

Posted by The Editor on 09/08/2008

If the XR3 Hybrid Vehicle looks like the car of the future - It certainly is, starting from the way you purchase it. For you will not find this hybrid, two-passenger vehicle in any car showroom. Instead, it has to be ordered on the Internet and will be delivered to your door - in a kit - for you to assemble with the aid of some tools and an instructional DVD.

10-Year Old Duck Keeper Is 'Food Champion Of The Year'

10-Year Old Duck Keeper Is 'Food Champion Of The Year'

Posted by The Editor on 09/07/2008

It takes most suppliers years to convince supermarkets to carry their product. For  Elsa Amiss it was a simple  walk in the (duck) park. Yesterday, this entreprenuerial 10-year old won the 'Food Champion of The Year Award' for her fledgling duck egg business.

These Nellies Know How To Have Fun

These Nellies Know How To Have Fun

Posted by The Editor on 09/06/2008

Elephants are such majestic and serious looking animals that one can never imagine them just frolicking and have a good old time. However, these pictures taken in Northern Kenya, shows that nellies like to have fun just like the rest of us.

Exploring The Antarctica With A Cool Ice Vehicle

Exploring The Antarctica With A Cool Ice Vehicle

Posted by The Editor on 09/06/2008

The Continent of Antarctica is beautiful but harsh. Its extreme cold weather, incessant cold winds and barren terrain, makes it a difficult place to explore. Now two brave souls, Andrew Regan and Andrew Moon are planning an expedition across the continent - led by a really cool ice vehicle.

Have You Seen The Remote?

Have You Seen The Remote?

Posted by The Editor on 09/05/2008

Where is that remote? - Somehow those pesky remotes have a way of disappearing - under the sofa or rug or that blanket you snuggled into the last night.  Fear not, as usual some brilliant scientists have come up with a way to make your life easier - change the television channel or volume by simply waving your hand!

Twin Entrepreneurs Win 'Best Lemonade Stand' Contest

Twin Entrepreneurs Win 'Best Lemonade Stand' Contest

Posted by The Editor on 09/04/2008

Eleven-year twins Gunner and Hunter Greer, are two happy sixth graders this week. They have just been declared winners of the 2008 INC. Magazine's 'Best Lemonade Stand Contest'. In addition to the fame, they also received a $1,000 USD Savings Bond and a Nintendo DS Game.

World's Tallest Building Keeps Growing And Growing And . . . . .

World's Tallest Building Keeps Growing And Growing And . . . . .

Posted by The Editor on 09/02/2008

At 2,296 feet (700 meters) the Burj Dubai has surpassed not only the tallest skyscraper in the World, but also the tallest antenna, and the tallest manmade structure - the Warsaw radio mast in Poland. And they are not done yet - The final height remains a secret, known only to to a handful of designers.

 

Scarecrow Stampede In Georgia Town

Scarecrow Stampede In Georgia Town

Posted by The Editor on 09/01/2008

The small town of Hoschton in Northeast Georgia, is being invaded by scarecrows - about 4,800 of them to be exact. At least that was the final count when the deadline for making the mannequins passed at midnight on September 1st.