Child Life articles from July 1996

Child Life archives from July 1996

Circus day. (poem)
July 1, 1996... With clashing cymbals, rolling drums, For one brief day, the circus comes. High up we sit on painted seat, We do not even feel the heat-- Just chills and thrills from head to feet. The master of the ring appears-- The canvas billows with the...

Dolly joins the circus. (short story)
July 1, 1996... MR. MORELLI stood outside his barn, his hands in his pockets, staring up at the poster on the wall. It showed elephants and horses and a tiger, and a lady in bright pink tights jumping through a flaming hoop. In huge letters across the top it...

Nut bread. (recipe)
July 1, 1996... JULY! What does that word make you think of? Vacation? To be sure! Of course, we think of the outdoors and picnics--we just adore picnics. We're making nut bread today, something we can take on a picnic. Make sure you have permission to use the...

The space age. (technological advancements in the 1960s)
July 1, 1996... In the 1990s, the pages of Child Life reflected a big change for its readers. Their lives were changing from simple ones in the country to busy ones in the city. New technology also changed their everyday lives. Kids saw their TV world change...

Davey's rocket ride. (short story)(condensed and reprinted from the August-September 1961 issue)
July 1, 1996... It was the year 2003 A.D., and it was the most thrilling day of Davey Rogers's life. He was going to visit his father, who had been away from Earth for two years. Not only was this Davey's first trip outside Earth's atmosphere, it was also his...

The early days of volleyball.
July 1, 1996... In 1981, instructors at the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) launched a strenuous new game called basketball. The fast-paced, challenging sport was an overnight success among the physically fit. But YMCA officials wondered if it might be...

Chrissie Zartman: over the top! (junior volleyball champion)
July 1, 1996... Chrissie Zartman stands on the beach, wiggling her toes in the warm California sand. She is tense and focused. Suddenly, Chrissie pounces into the air, leaping toward the volleyball as it crosses the net. She is young, but serious about the game....

George, the long-necked giraffe. (short story)
July 1, 1996... One day while we were an vacation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, my family decided to go to the zoo. Dad, Mom, my baby brother Danny, and I were all excited. We looked at a variety of animals Some I had only seen in books and magazines. One of...

Munching peaches.(poem)
July 1, 1996... Munching Peaches Munching peaches in the summer. Munching peaches cool and sweet. Munching peaches morn to midnight. Munching peaches--such a treat! Munching peaches, munching peaches, What a way to spend the time. While munching, munching,...

My puppies.(poem)
July 1, 1996... My Puppies My puppies, you see, Are a part of me. I love them to death, Except for their breath. It really smells bad. It's worse than my dad's. And when they poop, It's hard to scoop. But otherwise, I love them more than eating pies. So when...

Summer.(poem)
July 1, 1996... Summer The sun is shining And we're at the beach. The waves are acting. Like arms as they reach. I step onto the cold Ocean floor, And get a shiver ; Of excitement galore. I see schools of fish Swimming past. They must be worried;...

Thunderstorms.(poem)
July 1, 1996... Thunderstorms Lightning and thunder loom around As the rain hits the ground. Lightning strikes an innocent tree; I go inside so it won't strike me. I look for the sun coming through a cloud, But the thunderclouds make a thick, huge crowd....

Soccer.(poem)
July 1, 1996... Soccer I love to play soccer, oh, that game! I hope to be in its Hall of Fame. Defense, goalie, offense, too-- Soccer is a great game for me and you. All you do is kick a ball And don't worry about players who are tall. Dribble the ball to...

Why do mosquitos bite? Why do the bites itch so much?(Ask Doctor Cory)
July 1, 1996... Dear Elaine: The female mosquito bites humans and animals to get the blood she needs for nourishment to lay eggs. Mosquito bites itch because most people are allergic to mosquito saliva. When the mosquito lands, she pokes through the skin...

Is it true that if you have rabies you have to get shots? How do you get rabies?(Ask Doctor Cory)
July 1, 1996... Dear Dr. Cory: Is it true that if you have rabies you have to get shots? How do you get rabies? Jennifer Moen Rochester, Minnesota Dear Jennifer: Yes, if you are bitten by an animal infected with the deadly rabies virus, you must...

I had these little red dots on me. I went to the doctor, and he said I had impetigo. What is impetigo?(Ask Doctor Cory)
July 1, 1996... Dear Dr. Cory: I had these little red dots on me. I went to the doctor, and he said I had impetigo. What is impetigo? Ashley McFadden Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Dear Ashley: Impetigo (im-puh-TIE-go) is a skin infection caused by bacteria....

A rusting place for the greeples. (short story)
July 1, 1996... "Billy?" Mrs. Michaels called, standing in the kitchen doorway with her hands on her hips. "I want that garage cleaned before your father brings home the new car today." The blond-haired boy looked up from his basketball and then watched with...

The Story of the Olympics.
July 1, 1996... There are several stories in The Story of the Olympics, and all of them are interesting. You'll learn more about heroes and their sports, from speed skating's Dan Jansen to swimming's Janet Evans, figure skating's Nancy Kerrigan and Oksana Baiul,...

Kids in the Kitchen.
July 1, 1996... After playing outdoors, you're going straight to the kitchen anyway, right? Look to Kids in the Kitchen for tons of cool ideas, not only for great snacks, but for meals, too. This book helps you to make food the way you like it. (Goodbye,...