Kids News - Articles with 200-400 Words

Most Shuttle missions involve transporting and installing serious equipment like laboratories or repair modules. However, the latest mission flew up something more fun - A seven-windowed lookout, which will allow the scientists to enjoy panoramic views of earth, celestial objects and visiting spacecraft, while they work....

First they brought over the Snowboard Half-Pipe, then came the Snowboard Cross and now it's Skicross - the third sport to join the relatively staid Winter Olympics, from the exciting world of the Winter X-Games....

Fifteen-year old Louisa Ball is just like most teens - She loves to shop, hang with her friends, watch movies and sleep in, except in her case, it could mean for as long as . . . two weeks at a time!...

Today, February 14th, is not just Valentine's Day, but also the first day of the Chinese or Lunar New Year - the longest and most important of all traditional Chinese Festivals....

To celebrate this special day, when we take the time to appreciate our family and friends, we bring you some extra-special Valentine Hearts. While some are natural, others man-made - All are brought to you with extra love, from mother Earth!...

If you have ever wondered how a Country or City got its name, this is the Atlas for you. Called Atlas of 'True' Names, it substitutes place names around the world with names based on their etymological (the history of the origin of the name), roots....

Vancouver had a hard act to follow after Beijing's spectacular 2008 opening ceremony which cost $100mm USD. However last night, the Canadian city showed the world that it can put up as good a show, even on the 'shoestring' budget of $40mm USD....

Last week, people all across the world woke up to the horrifying image of this two-year old tied to a lamppost in the city of Beijing, China. However, the reason behind the shackles is not one of cruelty but a desperate attempt by a father to protect his son!...

Just about a month ago, the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, opened amidst much fanfare in Dubai. Last weekend however, the makestic building suffered a major setback, which has forced an indefinte shutdown....