World Report: February 11, 2000 Vol.5 No.17
- This Issue:
- Table of Contents
- Cover Story
- Cover Story - Spanish Version
- Mini-Lesson
- Comprehension Quiz
- Teacher's Guide and Worksheets
A Spider's Close Call
A falling apple supposedly inspired Sir Isaac Newton to develop his law of gravity. Two weeks ago, Sir Isaac Newton, a pet tarantula at a Missouri middle school, illustrated that law when it fell four feet and split open. "It was oozing," said teacher Carolyn Mulkey. Chris Davis, right, and others saved the pet by pushing its guts back inside and sealing it up with Superglue. Its new name: Lucky!
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