On Top of the World (Scholastic News: Into the Fire)
Who? Malavath Poorna
What? Became the youngest girl to reach the summit of Mt. Everest.
When? May 2014
Where? Asia
Why? She was chosen for a program that teaches mountain climbing to poor children in India, and did so well, she
earned a free trip to climb the Earth’s highest peak.
How? For 52 grueling days, she hiked with a group of guides.
Summary 1: Drawing upon her amazing strength and determination, 13-year-old Malavath Poorna became the youngest
person to ever climb Mt. Everest in May of 2014.
Summary 2: In May 2014, after hiking for 52 grueling days, Malavath Poorna became the youngest girl to ever reach the
summit of Mt. Everest.
Summary 3: Last May, Malavath Poorna was the youngest person to climb Mt. Everest.
Summary 4: Malavath Poorna climbed Mt. Everest in Asia because she wanted to encourage children in Asia.
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A Giant Discovery (Scholastic News: Into the Fire)
Who? Bones believed to belong to the Titanosaur dinosaur species, possibly the largest animal to walk the planet
What? Were discovered by scientists
When? None
Where? In Argentina
Why? None
How? None
Summary 1: Scientists in Argentina, South America found the world’s largest fossil.
Summary 2: Paleontologists (scientists) recently discovered the biggest dinosaur in Argentina.
Summary 3: Scientists found the biggest dinosaur bones in Argentina.
Summary 4: Scientists in Argentina have discovered the bones of what could be the largest animal to ever walk the
Earth, a member of the titanosaur species.
A Wild Weigh-In (Scholastic News: Here to Stay?)
Who? Zoo keepers
What? Completed annual check-ups on every animal in the zoon
When? September 2014
Where? London Zoo in England
Why? To make sure the animals are healthy and getting the best care possible.
How? By taking the height and weight of thousands of animals and entering the information into a database
Summary 1: In September 2014, zookeepers at the London Zoo completed annual check-ups on all of their animals to
ensure the animals are healthy and getting the best care possible.
Summary 2: Zoo animals are getting weighed and measured annually at the London Zoo to compare with other animals.
Summary 3: In September 2014, the London Zoo found a wild weigh-in.
Summary 4: Zoo keepers are giving the animals check-ups to make sure they’re healthy, by weighing and measuring
them.
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Writing for Rhinos (Scholastic News: Here to Stay?)
Who? Fifth Grade Students from P.S. (Public School) 107
What? Wrote and published a book, One Special Rhino: The Story of Andatu, that tells the story of young rhino’s life and
plight for survival
When? Spring 2014
Where? Brooklyn, New York
Why? After hearing about the story of an endangered Sumatran Rhinoceros, Andatu, they wanted to raise money to be
donated to help care for Andatu, as well as other endangered rhinos.
How? None
Summary 1: Fifth-graders are encouraging others to help save rhinos in a sanctuary in Indonesia in 2012.
Summary 2: Fifth-grade students published a great book to save rhinos from poachers.
Summary 3: Sadly, rhinos are an endangered species because poachers are killing them for their horns.
Summary 4: In the spring of 2014, after hearing about the story of an endangered rhinoceros, Andatu, fifth-grade
students from P.S. 107 in Brooklyn, New York published a book to help raise money for Andatu and other endangered
rhinos.