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Discover Art Through Cartooning!

When I was in 4th grade I enrolled in a Saturday morning art class. I was very worried that I would not be able to learn to draw. My teacher began my art lessons by teaching me to draw cartoon characters such as Mickey Mouse and Goofy. I soon discovered that learning to drawing cartoon figures was fun and creative. As my confidence in drawing grew, I soon was drawing realistic things well too.

Cartoon figures don’t have to be perfect. Actually, they should not be drawn to look too real. Cartoon figures have silly faces or features that make us see our world in a fun way. The dictionary describes a cartoon as a “sketch or drawing, usually humorous” meaning, it’s not an exact copy of what something really looks like. As with learning anything in life, starting slowly helps us build skills to achieve larger things down the road. So get out your markers and pencils and start drawing!

Project: Step by Step Cartoon Face Follow steps 1-7 to create a dog face.

1. Practice these steps several times.

2. Try changing ear shape and size.

3. Make eyes smaller or larger.

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5. Color your cartoon friend, or leave it black and white.

6. If yours looks a little different than the samples, that is great!

7. Use your new friend to make a card for someone.

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Red Pandas The Red Panda is an endangered animal found in Nepal, India and Central China. It is a little larger than a domestic cat (a cat you have at home), with a tail measuring 18 to 20 inches long! The tail has rings of red and a white color that suggests the red panda is related to a raccoon! Other markings on the red panda include a dark underside, a reddish-brown coat, triangle shaped ears, and a light face with white tear markings. Their eyes are almost pitchblack and that matches their nose.

Red pandas eat bamboo, much like their relatives, the giant pandas. Unlike them, however, they eat a much different variety of food. Red pandas’ diet consists of 2/3 bamboo, but they also eat mushrooms, roots, grasses, acorns, and sometimes fish and insects!

They live for around 8 years in the wild and most of that time is spent sleeping in the tops of trees. In the summer months, they sleep resting on a branch with its legs and arms dangling off. In the winter months, the panda curls up and wraps its fluffy tail

around itself to keep warm. They don’t sleep at night like we do.

Red pandas sleep during the day so they can explore their forest habitat at night which makes them nocturnal.

Red pandas keep to themselves generally and find their food and shelter alone. When they communicate with each other, they use whistling and twittering sounds.

Other names for the red panda include; The Bear-cat, Brightpanda, Fire Fox, Cat-bear, Petit panda, and Lesser panda.

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• Red pandas use their tongues to detect scents.

• They do not like getting wet.

• Their tail is almost as long as their body.

• Even though called the “Lesser panda”, red pandas were found

by Westerners 50 years before the giant panda!

• Red pandas have retractable claws like a house cats.

• A red panda’s russet and black fur serves as good camouflage: The red matches the color of the moss found on trees, and the black fur helps it blend in when viewed from below.

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Blueberries Blueberries are a fruit that has been around for thousands of years.

They are one of Native America’s perennials - meaning they regrow every year. Blueberries were once called “star berries” because of the star-shaped formation on their skin that is left from the flower that formed the fruit. There are more than 50 species of blueberries grown!

Long ago, explorers made a note about wild blueberries they discovered on their explorations. Lewis and Clark found that Native Americans in the Northwest Territory smoked wild blueberries to preserve them for the winter months. Early settlers loved the fruit as a staple ingredient in foods and medicines. They ate them fresh off the bush, added them to soups, stews and many other foods.

North America (the U.S. and Canada) are the world’s leading blueberry producers and account for over 90% of world production at this time. More than 200 million pounds of blueberries are grown every year in North America. In fact, July is National Blueberry Month!

Michigan grows 32% of the blueberries in the United States! Michigan offers the right climate and acidic soil to grow the blueberries. But when you plant - you may have to wait! Blueberries produce in the warmer months and take two to four years to start bearing fruit!! The Michigan harvest season normally runs from late June through October.

Wild blueberries grow on bushes that grow close to the ground. Cultivated blueberries grow on taller bushes. Cultivated blueberry plants are grown on farms across the United States. High bush blueberry plants grow quickly and produce many berries. They grow best in moist, well-drained, acidic soils. Rabbiteye blueberries produce a similar type of blueberry but, they grow even faster than the high bush species.

Blueberries grow in clusters on the bush, but they don’t all ripen at the same time. It takes about two to five weeks for blueberries to ripen on the bush. Blueberries are first picked by hand to gather the best of the early fruit. Later, if the fruit is to be mechanically harvested, a harvesting machine goes through the field and gently shakes each bush so only the ripe blueberries drop off.

Although they’re called “blue” berries, blueberries grow in a variety of shades from light blue to dark purple. They get their blue color from anthocyanins, which are substances that may reduce risk of heart dis-

ease in humans. Blueberries are a good source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K. The Spanish word for blueberry is arandano, the French word is myrtille, the Italian word is il mirtillo and the German word is heidelbeere!

Blueberry Crisp 6 cups fresh blueberries, washed 1/4 cup instant tapioca 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup flour 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup butter, melted 2/3 cup light brown sugar 1/3 cup granulated sugar Preheat the oven to 350°. Combine the blueberries, tapioca and lemon juice in a large casserole dish. Mix them well and let it stand for at least 15 minutes. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Smooth the mixture over top of the berries, covering overing them completely. Bake forr 45 minutes.

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Upper Peninsula’s Kitch-iti-kipi Spring Kitch-iti-kipi Spring is a tourist attraction in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It’s location is northwest of Manistique in the Palms Book State Park. The Kitch-iti-kipi is Michigan’s largest natural spring. The water stays cool all year, maintaining a 45 degree temperature. The spring is 300 feet by 175 feet and is about 40 feet deep. It looks like a big oval! In the water you can see huge fish because the water is crystal clear. The fish you see are Lake Trout, Brown Trout and Brook Trout.

At times you will spot other species like Yellow Perch.

Hydraulic pressure forces the groundwater to the surface. The spring’s pool bowl is like other sinkholes except it is connected with an underground stream to Indian Lake. The spring pool was created when the top layer of limestone dissolved away and collapsed into the cave already created by underground water.

To get to the middle of the spring, you can ride with your family in a large observation raft that you pull along a cable. The cable uses pulleys to move, so any kid can move the whole thing!

Kitch-iti-kipi (Kitch-i-tee-kipee) means “big spring”.

It’s name makes a lot of sense. The spring has 10,000 gallons of water per minute flowing! Kitch-iti-kipi is said to have many meanings in the Chippewa language such as: The Great Water, The Blue Sky I See, The Roaring, Bubbling Spring. Others called it the Sound of Thunder and Drum Water.

There are many Indian legends about Kitch-iti-kipi. One legend says it was named after a young Native American chieftain, whose

tribe lived near the spring. He fell in love with a girl who wanted him to prove his love for her. She told him that she would jump from a branch that overhung the spring and he was to be at the bottom in a canoe to catch her. He set off in the freezing waters in a canoe, while she sat back with other girls and laughed over his foolishness. The legend tells that his canoe tipped over, and the young chieftain met his end in the cold waters.

Another legend is that Chippewa parents would come to the spring to give names to their newborn children, claiming to hear names in the bubbling water. They also believed the spring held healing abilities.

A drop of honey on a piece of birch bark dipped into Kitch-iti-kipi and presented to a loved one was to make them true forever. Another legend concerned the tamarack growing on the banks of Kitch-iti-kipi. A small piece of the bark ground in a mortar and pestle and placed in an individual's empty pockets would be replaced by glittering gold at exactly midnight. Whatever the legends, visitors to the spring love them.

Some people think that these stories were made up by the founder of the park, John Bellaire, who discovered the black hole spring in the 1920’s. He loved the beauty of the spot, and convinced the Palms Book Land Company to sell the spring and 90 acres of land to the State of Michigan for $10 (That was a lot back then!). The property deed required the property to be forever used as a public park. Now this beautiful spring is one of Michigan’s Parks.

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Comets and Our Solar System Comets are a relatively small solar system body that orbits the Sun. They are composed of ice, dust and small rocky particles from the early formation of the solar system about 4.5 billion years ago. The name comet, comes from the Greek word which means, “hair of the head.”

Greek philosopher Aristotle, observed comets as “stars with hair.”

Comets have a small solid part, called a nucleus. When comets are close to the Sun and begin to warm up, they will display a visible fuzzy outline or atmosphere called a “coma” and sometimes a tail. The coma is created as the sun’s heat causes ice, carbon dioxide and other compounds to quickly change from solids to gases. “Vents” on the sunwarmed side may release fountains of dust and gas for thousands of miles. The comet gets bright enough to see from Earth while the coma grows larger.

The pressure of sunlight and the flow of electrically charged particles called solar wind, blow some of the coma materials away from the Sun. This forms the comet’s bright, long tails. The tail of a comet always point away from the Sun. So when a comet approaches the sun, its tail is following it. When it moves away from the sun, its tail is leading the comet.

Most comets travel a safe distance from the Sun. However, some comets, called sun grazers, crash straight into the Sun or get so close they break up and vaporize.

Halley’s Comet in 1986 Some famous comets are: The Great Comet of 1843 The Great Comet of 1884 The Hale-Bopp Comet Donati’s Comet Halley’s Comet Shoemaker Levy 9 Comet that hit Jupiter in 1994.

Halley’s Comet (also called Comet Halley) is perhaps the most famous comet in history. It is about the same age as the sun at 4.5 billion years old. It is a periodic comet (or short term comet) as it takes less than 200 years to orbit the sun. In fact, Halley’s Comet orbits around the Sun approximately every 76 earth years. The last time being in 1986 and the next time is estimated at 2061.

Halley’s Comet is named after English Astronomer Edmond Halley who first determined its period of orbit. Using Isaac Newton’s new Laws of Motion, he made a prediction in 1705 of when it would appear again.

He stated that a comet which had appeared in 1531, 1607 and 1682 would reappear in 1758. He never lived to see it happen and it did. The comet was later named in his honor.

Halley’s Comet appearance in 1986, allowed researchers to investigate its make up closely using spacecraft. It’s nucleus has been estimated to be 9 miles x 4 miles x 4 miles.

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Have Fun Reading A Good Book!

How I Became A Pirate

by Melinda Long & David Shannon

Your 21st Century Brain

by Michael A. DeSpezia & Rob DeSalle

A hard cover book with beautiful illustrations.

Braid Beards’ pirate crew invite Jeremy Jacob to join there voyage. He learns the finer points of what pirates do and then what pirates don’t do – “tuck you into bed.”

You’re about to find out what’s going on inside your brain and have an awesome time with cool facts, experiments, quizzes, and activities. How can a mushy softball body park work as your own personal computer?

Published by Harcourt

Sterling Publishing Company

Eyewitness Cat

by Juliette Clutton-Brock

Is a Spider an Insect?

by Sara Sweetman

What is a cat? The first cats – Cat characteristics – Forest felines – Taming of the cat – Myths and legends – Caring for your cat – Are just a few things you will learn in this great book.

Excellent photography throughout the book by Dave King, Philip Dowell, and Colin Keates.

For ages 3 to 6. Science made simple when kids join Little Pirate on an adventure. Curiosity, knowledge, and adventure.

This is a wonderful and durable board book.

DK Publishing

Published by Innovative Kids

The House on East 88th St.

by Bernard Waber

The Do It Myself Kids Cookbook

by Laurie Goldrich Wolf

The story of Lyle, the crocodile, who won his way into the Primm family’s hearts and home. Strange sounds come from the house – Swish, swash, splash, swoosh.

Can you hear them? A beautifully illustrated children’s adventure.

This is a great book for the whole family ages 5 and up. 45 yummy fluffy illustrated recipes from super salads and sandwiches to tempting snacks and desserts, plus fancy beverages too! Have fun in the kitchen together while making some wonderful memories and delicious treats.

Published by Houghton, Mifflin Company

Downtown Bookworks

Books for all Ages!

Located at Finish Line Laundry, Urbandale

Readers Are leaders!

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I Want To Play The Harmonica!

The harmonica (or mouth organ) is a hand-held rectangular musical instrument. As the musician inhales and exhales into evenly spaced air channels, the metal reeds within produce musical notes. The length and thickness of the reed determines the note that is heard.

The first patent was issued to Christian Friedrich Buschmann of Germany. Several decades later, a young German clockmaker named Matthias Hohner learned to make a harmonica and consequently changed his profession. Starting his new company in a kitchen in 1857, he turned out 650 in his first year with the help of family and one paid worker. He marketed his harmonica well with his name engraved on everyone and introduced his instrument to North America. The harmonicaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s portability and affordability made it a favorite of the Western Cowboy. African-American blue musicians also found the harmonica an affordable alternative. Sonny Terry, James Cotton, Charles Musselwhite and William Clarke are just a few of the blue legends who used the harmonica.

The harmonica then entered the mainstream. Numerous rock and roll musicians picked up the harmonica. Folk singer Bob Dylan popularized the placing of the harmonica on a neck frame to free his hands for playing the guitar, etc.

Today, five major types of harmonicas are produced: diatonic, diatonic tremolo-tuned, diatonic octavetuned, chromatic, and orchestral accompaniment. The singlereed diatonic harmonic is the most popular and can be heard in rock, country, blues, and folk music. It features 10 holes with 20 reeds, 10 for blow notes and 10 for draw notes.

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Growing Pains Growing pains are not a disease. But they can hurt. They happen to 25% to 40% of children when kids are 3 to 5 and 8 to 12.

There is no evidence that growth of bones actually causes pain.

Many believe that kids get growing pains because they’ve tired out their muscles. When you’re running, climbing, or jumping a lot during the day, that can be hard on your musculoskeletal system. You may have aches and pains in your legs at night from overuse during the day and that is most likely the cause of growing pains.

Growing pains don’t hurt around the bones or joints. They hurt in the leg muscles. Most of the time they hurt in the front of the thighs (the upper part of your legs), in the calves (the back part of your legs below your knees), or behind the knees. It’s usually also in both legs. Growing pains often strike in late afternoon or evening but are gone the next morning.

Until you outgrow them, your parents can help your growing pains feel better. They can give you an over-the-counter pain medication like acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Here are a few other things that may help also: 1. Place a heating pad on the spot where your legs hurt.

2. Have your parent massage your legs.

3. Stretch your legs like you do in gym class.

For most kids, growing pains stop once you reach your teens.

While growing pains are harmless, some types of leg pains may be caused by underlying conditions that can be treated. If you have a fever, are limping when you walk, your leg or legs look red or swollen and you still hurt in the morning, you should tell your parents. They will most likely take you to the doctor to get checked out.

YES YOU CAN DANCE CAMP Dance - Crafts - Snacks Tues, Wed, Thur, Aug. 15, 16, 17 4:30-7:00 pm for 8 yr. & up • $55 $50 if paid by Aug. 2

PRINCESS CAMP Dance - Crafts - Snacks - Tea Tues, Wed, Thur, Aug. 22, 23, 24 9:00-11:30 AM Group 4:30-7:00 PM Group for ages 4 to 8 • $55 $50 if paid by Aug. 8

Call to register for camps or fall classes or on line at www.battlecreekdance.com

DANCEWEAR SALE Wed, Thur 4:30-7 August 23 & 24 And Dancewear

email: sharirarick@yahoo.com

1400 W. Columbia • 269-963-0669 • www.battlecreekdance.com

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Cookin’ Fun Candy Carrots 1 pound carrots 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon water Peel the carrots, then slice each one into rounds. Place the carrot coins in a microwave-safe bowl, cover them with water, and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Microwave for 6 to 7 minutes or until the car-rots are tender but not mushy. Drain the water and set the carrots aside.

In a small frying pan, melt th butter, stir in the brown sugar and water, and cook for 1 minute. Add the carrot coins and toss to coat them with the brown sugar mixture. Cook on low for 3 to 4 minutes or until the carrots are thoroughly glazed.

1. Always ask an adult if you can use the kitchen.

2. Have all the ingredients before you start.

3. Wash your hands before you touch food.

4. Wear an apron or towel to keep your clothes clean.

5. Always clean up when you are finished.

Rules For The Kitchen!

August 26 - September 3 5740 Beckley Road, Battle Creek (Former Toys R Us site)

“A Free Educational and Cultural Event for Our Community” Messiah’s Mansion is a full scale model of the ancient Hebrew sanctuary built by Moses. All tours are run by trained tour guides who will walk you through the five sections of the sanctuary.

Don’t be surprised when you see your kids riveted on the interesting information presented for the entire 1 hour and 15 minute tour!

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Free Tours will run daily from 1:00 - 7:00pm.

For morning tours and group reservations call 269-968-8101 For more information visit www.BCSanctuary.com

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