 Young
Saint Louis.com welcomes
you to 2003
This
January, 2003, edition of Young Saint Louis.com marks
the 33rd month of publication. Your usage of the website
has been accelerating, especially in the last half of 2002.
We plan to make more improvements. You can help by using
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Lifestyle
 Help
birds find winter food. Many are sick and weak
Wild birds always welcome help from kids in finding food
during wintertime. But, this winter, the West Nile Virus
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News
 Two
kids plan better science websites
Jim Hoff and Bobby Givens of Fenton plan new and better
websites for the 2003 Cyber Challenge competition. Both
entered for the first time last year. |
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Education
 Kids
learn how to write a holiday book
Fourth grader Ashley Fowler of Valley Park figured out
an important lesson while trying to publish a holiday
book. Her team almost missed a publication deadline because
they spent too much time on the story's beginning.
Holiday
book samples by Valley Park kids
Here are samples of two holiday books published by 4th
graders at Valley Park Elementary School. These were picked
as examples of good writing after tips from local kids'
authors Patricia and Fred McKissack.
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Books
 January
book reviews
This month, Young Saint Louis.com reviews a book
about Matilda, a girl who can't picture herself doing
dirty chores or helping sickly patients. We also review
a book about a kid who plays roller hockey, and more!
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Outdoors
 For
some kids, a wildlife habitat is close at hand
Twelve-year-old Jessica Hendin and her 9-year-old sister
Aron don't have to go far to be in an official wildlife
habitat area. They've got one in their backyard in Chesterfield.
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Careers
 Want
career, school advice? Check here
Are you looking for early help in planning a college or
work career? Or maybe you just need help with tomorrow's
homework?
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Sports
 "Worst"
experience helps cross-country runner
Ten-year-old Adam Prahlow used his "worst" running
experience as a valuable lesson. It helped him finish third
in the 2002 AAU cross-country nationals last month. |
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Profile
 More
citizenship awards for Tori Fenemor
Twelve-year-old Tori Fenemor moved to St. Louis less than
three years ago. But, she sure got involved in a hurry
in her school, church and community.
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