Child Life articles from June 1999

Child Life archives from June 1999

Oceans.(poem)
June 1, 1999... Crabs in the crab-holes; Starfish on the rocks; Shy little sea-pigeons; Seagulls in flocks; Periwinkles, seashells; A white ship afar-- Oceans are the nicest Things there are!

Mary's Lighthouse.(short story)
June 1, 1999... Her father put the last empty oil can into the boat as her mother called, "Don't let the bread burn, Mary, and we will be back at six." "Good-bye, Mother, I'll tend to everything," called Mary, as she waved her hand from the little dock....

The Sea Gull.(poem)
June 1, 1999... I WATCHED the pretty, white sea gull Come riding into town; The waves came up when he came up, Went down when he went down.

Kitty Caught a Hornet.(poem)
June 1, 1999... KITTY caught a hornet, Put it in a cage, Fed it burs and buttermilk, Got it in a rage; Gave it lots of lettuce leaves, Ice, and smelling salts, Whistled it a lively tune And it began to waltz; Gave it...

Goosie Gray.(poem)
June 1, 1999... WHAT a busy, busy mother Is Missus Goosie Gray, With all her little goslings To look after every day! She gets them up at sunrise, And tucks them in at night, And tries her best to train them so That they...

In a Hydroplane.(poem)
June 1, 1999... I TOOK a ride with Johnny Green; We went up in the air; We dodged around the Dipper And we chased the Little Bear. I took a ride with Johnny Green; We dipped down in the sea; I caught a hydrosophagus And...

Our Workshop.(how to build a model yacht)
June 1, 1999... A Model Yacht THE hull of a yacht is the hardest part to make, that is, if you carve it out of a solid block of wood, curved from bow to stern and from deck to keel, and then hollowed out. When you are older and have had experience in...

Asparagus.(recipe)
June 1, 1999... June is our month of roses and gardens and variations--don't you love it? We do! The gardens are so fresh and green and smell so very good. One of our favorite June jobs is to wander into the garden to cut asparagus. It's such fun to poke...

The Floating Desert Atoll and the Baby Whale.(short story)
June 1, 1999... When I was very young, my brother and I used to play on the beach and watch the ships go by. The beach was wide and flat and the waves that rolled in after the ships had gone by were pretty large and scary. But my younger brother and I weren't...

NOBODY LOVES A SHARK.(poem)
June 1, 1999... We all love kittens, bunnies, Goldfish, gerbils, short fat guppies, BUT... Nobody loves a shark, Which really is a shame! And if they're mean and nasty, Maybe we're the ones to blame. Nobody takes them out for...

Bugs.(Web sites on insects)
June 1, 1999... Buggy for bugs? You're definitely not alone. These multi-legged favorites are turning up everywhere, from movies to books to stops on the Internet. Check out these three super sites to get a jump on the better bugs. University of Kentucky...

The Internet Kids & Family Yellow Pages.(Evaluation)
June 1, 1999... The Internet Kids & Family Yellow Pages Third Edition by Jean Armour Polly $34.99 U.S. Osborne/McGraw-Hill CD-ROM: Compatible with Power Macintosh or Windows 95 or later (See dealer for system requirements) Jean Armour Polly not only...

The Right Moves.(Review)
June 1, 1999... The Right Moves A Girl's Guide to Getting Fit and Feeling Good by Tina Schwager, P.T.A.,A.T., C., and Michele Schuerger $14.95 U.S./$23.95 Canada Free Spirit Publishing Ever thought "diet" was a four-letter word? The authors of The Right...

VITAMIN A FILL-IN.
June 1, 1999... Vitamin A is found in milk, eggs, liver, and especially in yellow fruits and leafy green vegetable like the ones below. Put the name of each vitamin A food in the puzzle where it fits. We've done one for you. Answer on page 134. ...

Spider Web.(poem)
June 1, 1999... Early on a cool morning In the season of spring, There was a beautiful, shimmering, Tiny little thing. When I came close, I saw it shine Like ten shimmering dimes. It was a spider web, With lots of...

At the Seaside.(poem)
June 1, 1999... The pale blue sky blends in a mist with the ocean. The cool, fresh sand feels comforting on my feet. I look at the waves that are saying to me, "Come, jump in, forget all, jump in!" I stand there, without a...

A Number Poem.(poem)
June 1, 1999... Ten talkative toads taught Nine nice musical notes to Eight embarrassed emperors. Seven snakes sang songs to Six sad students. There were Five fluffy balls that floated; Oh, what a sight! Four pheasants...

Summer Is All About Fun.(poem)
June 1, 1999... The hot sun passes the trees, climbing high above the cloud. The taste of sweet red raspberries. It's peaceful, nothing loud. Going swimming again and again. Racing with friends, to see who will...

Comets.(poem)
June 1, 1999... Comets look like a fiery ball. But that's not what they are at all. Made with a gust Of ice and dust; That's what they are. They look like a flying star. They are so graceful and bright As they...

Why Is the Wind So Quiet?(poem)
June 1, 1999... The wind is so quiet; Not one sound to be heard. Not even trees shaking. No leaves rattling, No grass whistling, Not even flowers moving through the wind. But there's one thing I have to know: Why...

Ask Doctor Cory.(health questions and answers)
June 1, 1999... Dear Dr. Cory: I run and run when I'm in gym. When I get done, I am out of breath. Why am I out of breath? Janelle Baker Watertown, South Dakota Dear Dr. Cory: When I run, my heart beats faster than when I walk. Why? ...

Jokes & Riddles.
June 1, 1999... How do you count cows? With a cow-culator (calculator)! Meghan Harrell Des Moines, Washington Why was the dog scared of the tree? Because of its bark! Brittany Lundahl Hampton, Virginia What do you call a wet melon?...