Child Life articles from January 2001

Child Life archives from January 2001

THE LITTLE GIRL NEXT DOOR.(Poem)
January 1, 2001... The little girl who lives next door Has hair of fluffy brown, And when she walks beside me, The curls bounce up and down. Her eyes have twinkles in them; They're dancing all the while, And when she speaks to...

Wright Brothers.(Orville, Wilbur Wright invent flying-machine)
January 1, 2001... THE story is told that in very ancient Greece lived Daedalus, a famous mechanic, and his son Icarus. Once, when the two were far from home visiting Crete, King Minos there clapped them in prison. Seeking a means of escape over the vast sea,...

Cabbages and Baby Cabbages.(brussel sprouts)(Brief Article)(Recipe)
January 1, 2001... We have chosen to study regular cabbage, the common garden variety, and "baby cabbages," or Brussels sprouts, though we might mention that red cabbage is a very interesting and good-looking vegetable and can be prepared in any way that white...

CHIPS CHUMS.(Short Story)
January 1, 2001... It was Dick's birthday, and a business trip prevented his daddy from helping him celebrate it. The chums had a picnic for him, though, in the big meadow. After three desserts they sang songs, and Dick had just started his favorite, "Oh,...

Our Workshop: An Airplane Hangar.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The toy stores are full of airplanes, large, medium-sized and tiny models, some that fly and some that do not. In looking over them the other day, and marveling at the variety and the quantity, the thought came to us that among the stores...

Backyard Soccer.
January 1, 2001... Backyard Soccer MLS Edition[TM] by Humongous Entertainment Compatible with Macintosh or Windows (See dealer for system requirements) This CD combines the fun of a backyard soccer game with the excitement of playing alongside professional...

Newton: A Tale of Two Isaacs.(Review)
January 1, 2001... Newton: A Tale of Two Isaacs from Devine Productions, Ltd. Spring is right around the corner, but until the weather gets better, why not gather the family around the TV with a great, new video. Learn about the genius of Sir Isaac Newton...

Clouds.(Poem)
January 1, 2001... I am swinging. Look above me; Those are clouds. They are pretty. You never know-- There could be angels Upon them, watching us. I just want to squeeze The fluff In those clouds Like a...

The Winter Call.(Poem)
January 1, 2001... Spring, summer, winter, fall, running through the fresh cut grass. Hear the winter call as I'm looking through the glass, And just right there I bought a shawl because I hear the winter call....

Stars.(Poem)
January 1, 2001... I gaze up at the stars And listen to the woosh of cars; Then they're gone like shooting stars Into the town at night. All the planets, like Jupiter and Mars, From Earth look like little stars, ...

Love.(Poem)
January 1, 2001... Love is like a peaceful dove. Pleasure is great, Unlike that powerful word hate. Happiness is grand if you are happy. You must take a big stand; When it hurts, you feel pain And cry many tears of rain. When...

My Little Bluejay.(Poem)
January 1, 2001... My little bluejay, forever may you sing. My little bluejay, your song will always ring. When will you come to me? Or will you always be? What lovely little babies, What a charming little nest. ...

The Adventure of the Seven Keyholes.(Short Story)
January 1, 2001... WHAT HAPPENED BEFORE Grandpa Fairfax had willed a big brass key to Barbara--a big brass key to seven mysterious keyholes in the dilapidated Fairfax mansion on Pine Point. The most important of these was the seventh keyhole, according to...

Ask Doctor Cory.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Dear Dr. Cory: One time my sister had the hiccups all day. She had breaks in between, but she kept getting them. What causes hiccups? I have always wondered this so please answer my question. Chelseabelle Nadon Oak Run, California ...