Front Cover Seek-and-FindIn This Picture Find the US flag, a May flower, a heart, the word MOM, the word CAMPS!, a safari hat, a banana, a tiger paw print, the word ZOO and a pair of binoculars.
Animals in ArizonaMain Feature Quickly—what’s your favorite critter in Arizona? Our state is home to an amazing assortment of animals, from the Arizona alligator lizard to the Zuni bluehead sucker.
Sweetwater Rain AddsLightning to Country ThunderYoung Reporter Story Country music came thundering into Arizona April 4 as Country Thunder opened in Florence, Arizona. This was the first year in the festival’s history that it sold out.
Glorious Greyhounds!Young Reporter Story What animal runs 45 mph and 80 percent of the time with all of its feet off the ground? A greyhound! Greyhounds are one of the oldest breeds of dogs.
14-year-old Youngest Ever to Play MastersNews Highlights AUGUSTA, Ga.—The Masters, with traditions going back to 1934, is the world’s most famous and prestigious golf tournament. Masters champions like Tiger Woods
Bugged Back East!World Spotlight Here in the desert, the loud buzz of cicadas is a sign that summer is here. But back East, the cicadas are different. They stay underground as nymphs...
Come to Vertuccio Farms!Young Reporter Story This past month we were lucky enough to visit and interview the owners of Vertuccio Farms. It has been in Gilbert since 1999, and is a great place for kids!
Substance Abuse, Bullying, Peer PressureBully Breakers “Come on, just try it!” “What’s the worst that can happen?” “It’s no big deal.” Early on we’re taught never to take candy from a stranger...
Cool Ideas Your Pet Really Needs for Summer!Paw Prints School’s getting out, and it’s a good time to give your pet the extra attention that it needs. That’s because summer can be a dangerous season for your dog or cat. Here are some cool ideas...
Letters to BoomerBoomer Answers Your Questions Dear Boomer, I’m having trouble at my school because someone is making fun of me in really hurtfull ways. I’ve tried to tell an adult, but I don’t want them to freak out about it.
The Boxcar Children BeginningLatest Book Review “The Boxcar Children Beginning,” written by Patricia MacLachlan, is a great book about the Aladen children before they were living with their grandpa.
