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By BETTY DEBNAM
from The Mini Page by Betty Debnam © 1990 Uni versal Press Synd icate
The Largest Numbers in the Animal Kingdom!
Meet the Arthropods
Insects and all their
relatives belong to one
group. This group is called
the "arthropods" (AHR- t-----::;it'7'rr":::......-~
thruh-pahds).
Arthropods make up
about 90 percent of the
animal kingdom, so there
are lots of them around.
All arthropods have:
• outside skeletons, or
shell-like body walls.
• bodies that are divided
into parts, with one side just ·
like the other if you would
split them down the middle.
• pairs of legs that have
joints.
Five main types and
something about them
• six legs in three pairs
• three body regions
• one pair of antennae
Crustaceans
A type of arachnid, the deer tick, has
been in the news. It carries a disease
that has been reported in 43 states . .
Other ticks also cause another disease,
Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
(kruhs-TAY-shuns)
• includes crayfish,
crabs, lobsters and
barnacles
• six to 14 pairs of legs
• two pairs of antennae
If you do go into areas that might
have ticks, such as tall grass, bushes
and woods:
The deer ticks feed not
• Wear long pants tucked
only on deer but also on
into your shoes, or socks
other warm-blooded
and light-colored clothes so
animals.
you can spot the ticks.
• When you return from a
The deer tick is one tick risky area, inspect and wash ~~~~1...
yourself carefully.
that carries Lyme
Inspect your
disease.
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pets
and ask an
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One symptom may be
,
adult to remove ~ny ticks.
a round, red skin rash
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Pets can develop the
that grows larger.
Lyme disease can cause symptoms of Lyme disease, too.
Parents can check with the local health
. heart, muscle and joint
problems. I£..Gaught soon .department to see if you live in a highenough, it Cel ~be treated. risk area.
Lyme disease
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Tick safety
The deer tick above has been
blown up many times. It is
really about the size of a
sesame seed.
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Arachnids
(uh-RAK-nids)
• includes spiders, scorpions,
mites, ticks and daddy longlegs
• eight legs in four pairs
• two body parts and antennae
-M illipedes
(MILL-uh-peeds)
• many legs, with
two pairs on most body segments
• one pair of antennae
• wormlike bodies
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Release Date: July 21-27
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B. Literate's
The Mini Page
Horse Guide
Fun Facts
You Need to Read
I as in insect
The longest insect in
the world is the giant stick insect found in
Indonesia. A female can grow to be 13 inches long!
A as in ant
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ants build underground nests
that can be up to 33 feet across.
As many as 500,000 ants can live in one nest.
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.~Rookie Cookie's Recipe
Chicken Salad
You'll need:
• 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1J2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1J3 cup almonds, sliced
The Pinto ...
• has been
around for
thousands of
years. It is
pictured in
ancient art
from Egypt,
India and
China. The
pinto found in
the United
States evolved from horses from Spain. The
American Indian used the pinto as a strong war
horse.
• is known for the beautiful and unusual color
patterns on its coat. The markings come in many
shapes and colors, but there are two main
patterns. The "tobiano" has color on the chest,
flanks, and some on the tail. Its legs are almost
always white. The "overo" has jagged markings,
mostly on the midsection and around the neck.
• is a color breed, meaning it is bred for its
color. It has many uses.
What to do:
The Mini Page thanks the Kentucky Horse Park of Lexington, Ky.,
for help with this story.
Place all ingredients in a medium
bowl. Mix well. Serves 4.
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can find: INSECTS, BUGS, WINGS, ANTENNAE, JOINTED
LEGS, BUTTERFLY, MOTHS, MOSQUITO, BEE, LARVAE,
EGGS, PUPA, CATERPILLAR, FLY, LADYBUG, COCOON,
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Release Date: July 21-27
Your Newspaper, a 32-page illustrated booklet from The Mini Page, makes learning
about the newspaper a lot of fun. The booklet discusses newspaper history and
vocabulary, and takes a behind-the-scenes look at a typical newspaper story. Funto-do activities and puzzles accompany all text. To order, send checl< or money
order for $1.50 plus 75 cents postage and handling per copy, payable to Andrews
and McMeel, P.O. Box 419150, Kansas City, Mo. 64141.
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Meet Olivia d' Abo
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Constitution Poster
This attractive and educational poster
is an excellent commemorative that
celebrates the Bicentennial of the u.s.
Constitution. It's ideal for home and
classroom use.
Olivia d' Abo plays Karen Arnold
on "The Wonder Years."
Olivia's father was a singer in a
rock band and her mother was an
actress and model.
Olivia was born in London where
she attended a French school.
When she was 8, her family moved
to Taos, N .M. There she became interested in theater,
music and dance. She studied with the London Royal
Ballet Theater at one time.
When she was 13, Olivia's family moved to Los
Angeles and she started acting.
She lives in suburban Los Angeles.
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Q: DID YOU HEAR
ABOUT THE FIGHT
ON THE TRAIN?
T he 22-by-28-inch poster is illustrated with
reproductions of the portraits and signatures
of the men behind the making of our
Constitution . The Preamble is included.
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JAMES MADISON JR .
VIRGINIA
Please send me _
copies of The
Signers of the Constitution Poster at
$2.50 plus 75 cen ts postage and handling
each.
Total amount enclosed _ _ _ __
Name _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __
Address _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _
City _ _ _ _ State _ _ _ Zip _ __
Make checks payable to Andrews, McMeel
& Parker. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.
Send to: The Signers Poster, P.O . Box
419150, Kansas City, Mo. 64141.
(Sent in by Brian C. Swaffer)
Q: What did Cinderella wear to the beach?
A: Glass flippers.
Q: Where does a boat go when it doesn't
feel well?
A: To the dock-tor!
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from The Mini Page by Betty Debnam © 1990 Uni versal Press Syndicate
Our Insect Who's Who
Insects
makeup
threefourths of
the animal
world.
They outnumber people
about 200 million-to-l!
Experts
think there
maybe as
many as
30 million
different
kinds. New types are
still being discovered.
Here are just a few
that you might see ...
but don't touch especially if you don't
know who's who!
Grasshoppers can jump 20
times the length of their bodies.
They can also fly. One type is
called a locust.
Ladybugs are brightly
colored beetles with very
short legs. Most types help
farmers by eating other
insects.
Walking sticks have no
wings but look like twigs.
Their legs are all about the
same length.
Mosquitoes hum
because their wings beat
100,000 times per second.
Only the female bites by
stinging the skin with a
needle-like mouth part.
Honeybees are the only
insects that make food for
man. They are very
helpful in pollinating
flowers. All the worker
bees are female and can
sting.
Crickets are great
jumpers. Only males make
the chirping sound. They
rub their wings together.
This is their mating call.
Moths are close kin to
butterflies. They are active
at night while most
butterflies are active
during the day.
Once a
butterfly comes
out of its
chrysalis or pupa,
it does not
change its size.
Fireflies are also called lightning
bugs because of their blinking
abdomen. This blinking is caused by a
chemical reaction. They are really a
type of beetle.
Paper wasps are helpful
insect-eating bugs. Some
live in colonies and build
big nests made from the
wood they chew. Others
live alone. Only the female
can sting.
Dragonflies are
harmless insects that live
near water. They catch
small insects with their
legs and eat them in flight.
Ants are common insects and are found almost
everywhere. There are
more than 8,800 different
kinds. The fire ants of the
South have a very painful
sting.
Stinkbugs have
glands near their
hind legs that
give off a bad
odor.
This 4-inch living lubber
grasshopper is so big that it doesn't
look real. It was on display at the
Insect Zoo at the National Museum of
Natural History, Smithsonian
Institution, in Washington, D.C. Is
there an insect zoo near you? There
are many around the country.
Some fleas can jump
as far as 13 inches.
The Mini Page thanks the National Museum of
Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, for
help with this story.
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Read all about
arthropods
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For use by teachers and parents at home and at school.
For use with issue: Arthropods
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by Betty Debnam
Appearing in your
newspaper on _ _ _ _.
(Note to Editor: Above is
camera-ready, one columnby-4 1/ 4-inch ad promoting
Issue 30.)
Main idea: This issue is about arthropods. The following is a list of activities to be used
with this issue. They are listed in order of difficulty, with the easier pre-reader assignments
listed first. Ask the children to do the following:
1. Count the number of pictures of arthropods. How are they different?
2. Draw a picture of the arthropod you find most interesting. What do you know about
it?
3. Where do you see a.r thropods? Which ones do you like and which ones do you find
bothersome? Why do you think you find more arthropods in the country than you do in
the city?
4. Take a walk outside and look for arthropods. Write down a description and, if
possible, draw a picture of what you see. Write down where you see the arthropod and
what it is doing. What can you learn about arthropods by watching them?
5. Name the type of arthropod that matches each description: has an outside skeleton;
is brightly colored with very short legs; has six to 14 pairs of legs; hums because its wings
beat 100,000 times per second; carries Lyme disease; is a great jumper; looks like a twig.
6. Answer the following questions:
a. Insects make up what part of the animal world?
b. How are arthropods alike?
c. What insect makes food for man?
7. Do some research to find out if Lyme disease is a problem in your area.
(Note to Editor: Above is the Teacher's Guide for Issue 30.)
~Gus Goodsport's
Beport
Supersport: Steve Sax
Height: 6-0
Weight: 182
Birthdate: 1-29-60
Birthplace: West Sacramento,
Calif.
Steve Sax has been in the major
leagues for more than eight years. He is
in his second year as second baseman
with the New York Yankees.
Last year, Steve hit five home runs.
He led the team with a .315 batting
average, 88 runs, 205 hits and 43 stolen
bases. He tied for the most times at bat
(651) in the American League. He also
tied for the team lead with the most games played (158).
Steve, his wife and two children live in Loomis, Calif., in
the off-season.
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in place of ad if desired.)
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