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Famous
dogs
Missouri's two most famous dogs--Old
Drum and Jim the Wonder Dog
Those of us who are Missouri
residents should be aware that our home
state has two historically famous dogs.
Both were hunting dogs and beloved pets.
The first of these famous hounds is
now known as Old Drum. Old Drum became
known nationwide as the result of court
trials held in 1870.
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Young
Composer
Teen's
last-minute entry wins in Young Composer contest
Fourteen-year-old
Nick Funke of Fenton was a first place winner
in the annual University of Missouri-Columbia
Young Composer competition with his last-minute
entry. |
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Book
Reviews
This month's
book reviews
Books reviewed for March include (1) a boy
trying to save endangered peregrine falcons,
(2) a girl who wonders if she wished for the
right thing, (3) an aunt who turns out to
be an unforgettable babysitter, and (4) a
fifth grade class who decide not to talk for
two days.
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Archaeology
Kids
making movies on local archaeology
Sixteen teams of local young kids are making
movies for next fall's 1st annual Mound City
Archaeology Film Festival. But, first they have
to survive competition at their own school's
filmfest this spring. |
Storytelling
Ten-year-old
to make 3rd Storytelling appearance
Ten-year-old David Grondahl will perform at
his 3rd St. Louis Storytelling Festival this
year. He's got a good teacher since he lives
with his grandmother, who is a professional
storyteller. |
Volunteer
Job Fair
Attend Clayton
girl's Youth Volunteer job fair
St.
Louis-area kids and their parents are invited
to the area's first Youth/Family Volunteer Fair
where kids can learn about and find volunteer
jobs in community service fields. |
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History
Day
Kids use unique
sources to research entries
Two kids at Holy
Infant Catholic School uncovered some unique
primary research sources while developing
their winning entries in the 2010 Region 5
History Day competitions.
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"Fun
with Math" puzzles are about house
painting