Dear Teachers,
This is the final issue of WR News for the 2007-2008 school year. Thank you for subscribing. We hope you and your students enjoyed the magazine. We are already busy planning fun, educational stories, posters, and election activities for the next school year. In the meantime, please visit www.weeklyreader.com with your students for news stories, games, election coverage, and more.
Sincerely,
Laura McClure
Senior Editor, WR News
Student Contest Winners
Congratulations to our student contest winners, listed below. Each winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card. Prizes should arrive by July 1, 2008. Thank you to everyone who entered.
Presidential Puzzler Contest
Ciera R. of Alabama solved #18: Richard Nixon, California.
Yeon Ju L. of Missouri solved #19, James Buchanan, Pennsylvania.
Liam D. of Connecticut solved #20, George W. Bush, Connecticut.
Navina R. of Minnesota solved #21: James Garfield, Ohio.
Zachary F. of Florida solved #22: James Madison, Virginia.
GeoTrek (Issue 25) GeoQuest Contest
The answer is Hong Kong. The winners are:
Adam Y. of California
Danielle W. of Ohio
Isabella O. of Pennsylvania
Zachary H. of Indiana
Zaily A. of Massachusetts
Issue #28
Almost Human?
In this issue of WR News, students will learn how robots are becoming more like humans. Some robots can make facial expressions. Others can interact with humans. Students will also get a glimpse at some of the famous robots in history.
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