September 2010
There are lots of different ways to get your message across, so if you're tired of ordinary old words, explore some alternatives in this month's Ask! Decipher Egyptian hieroglyphs and Chinese characters, meet some kids who invented their own sign language, and write a birthday card to a bonobo as we all get talking in other words.
Invention Studio
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What do you know about other languages?
GAMES - Now that you've read this month's issue of Ask, can you
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Words in Pictures
GAMES - Hear the Chinese words from the story in this month's issue of Ask.
The Clubhouse
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Caution: Signs Ahead
CONTEST - See our Ask Magazine contest winners for "Caution: Signs Ahead"!
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Do you have a good name? Or would you rather have a different one?
ASK & TELL - What do you think?
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In Other Words
AVERY'S OPINION POLL - Avery wants to know your opinion on some important questions!
Book Recommendations
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Get Talking Chinese
Nihao!
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Navajo Code Talkers
Language or secret code? Both!
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Pepi and the Secret Names
How do you get a crocodile to pose for a tomb painting?
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The Pet Dragon
Chinese characters come to life!
