Children's Digest articles from January 2009

Children's Digest archives from January 2009

Learning to Ski.(Poem)
January 1, 2009... Learning to Ski It's a long way down From the top of this hill, And I'm terribly frightened Of taking a spill. But all of a sudden I let myself go, And I find myself flying Through wind and through...

The right track.(Short story)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mrs. Yee looked up from her stopwatch. "Okay, time's up," she said. "Everyone count your completed problems and pass your papers forward." Rachel didn't have to count her answers--it was twenty-three, same...

Abe Lincoln quiz.(Abraham Lincoln)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Read each fact about Abraham Lincoln. Then fill in the blank with a word that contains the abe sound. We have done the first one for you. 1. Abe split wood to make this piece of furniture. (table) 2. Abe read these stories by Aesop. --...

George Washington fill-in.(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... This puzzle will test your knowledge of George Washington's life. You may need to consult an encyclopedia or your school history book to find some of the answers. 1. Washington was said to be "first in --, first in peace, and first in the...

The Nutty-Cone Cafe.(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... You can attract plenty of birds using a pine cone, some peanut butter, and birdseed. Here's how. YOU WILL NEED: * A pine cone (or a short, thick stick) * Peanut butter * Birdseed * String [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Eat like a bird!(nutty-cone cafe)(Recipe)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You can snack at the Nutty-Cone Cafe, too. Try this nutritious treat. YOU WILL NEED: * 1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt * 1 cup low-fat peanut butter * 2 teaspoons honey * 3 cups low-fat granola * 2...

Pen.(Page of Poetry)(Poem)
January 1, 2009... Pen Click! My pointed metal tongue comes down out of my hard, plastic body. My hand hooks onto people's pockets and I stay there until I am removed. A special substance like saliva coats the point of my...

Smile Up a Storm.(Page of Poetry)(Poem)
January 1, 2009... Smile Up a Storm Smile in the morning, smile in the night. Smile in the dark and smile in the light. Smile in the sunshine, smile in the rain. Smile in bed and at your windowpane. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jocelyn...

Being a Tree.(Page of Poetry)(Poem)
January 1, 2009... Being a Tree If I were a tree, I would tower over all other things, Reaching for the sky, bearing branches full of flourishing flowers, and lovely leaves. I am strong and sturdy, like a house. I start...

Peppers.(Page of Poetry)(Poem)
January 1, 2009... Peppers A pepper is a raunchy, crunchy vegetable. It can be red, green, yellow, and orange. Some are hot; some are regular. They have a sensational tangy taste That goes with a nice ...

Jokes & riddles.(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Question: What do you call cheese that doesn't belong to you? Answer: Nacho (not your) cheese! Sabrina Archamboult Michigan Question: What do you get when you cross a duck with a can of cola? Answer: A soda quacker...

Hot air to spare!(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Who says you need powerful engines to get airborne? A bit of fabric, a wicker basket, and some hot air will do the job very nicely. A balloon pilot once said, "Flying in a hot-air balloon is like taking a river raft trip. The raft goes in...

Silent soaring.(gondola airship)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... From a balloon basket, also called a gondola (GAWN-do-lah), passengers enjoy vistas of other hot-air balloons, faraway mountains, cityscapes, and lakes. Better than riding in an airplane, the view is a 360-degree panorama. Flying over a forest,...

Light landing.(open fields make ideal landing areas for hot-air balloons)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Open fields make ideal landing areas for hot-air balloons. The pilot lowers a "drop line" for the ground crew to grab. This helps them guide the balloon to a spot where the envelope can be stretched out before repacking. This means...

In the doghouse.(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Find the names of 25 breeds of dogs in the puzzle below, You will find them up, down, backward, forward, and diagonally. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BASSET HOUND BEAGLE BOXER BULLDOG CHIHUAHUA CHOW COCKER...

Go crazy for critters!(Animals: A Visual Encyclopedia)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Tired of monkeying around with ordinary hobbies? Maybe animals will frizz your fur. Check out D.K. Books' Animals, a Visual Encyclopedia, for pages and pages of furry, feathery, finny, and funny friends. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED]

Ice dwellers: harp seals.(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Out on the ice floes, snowballs of long white fur stretch like puffy clouds. A mother is hunting for her pup in the vast sea of "whitecoats." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The mother finds her pup by scent. The pup will nurse for two to...

Wild Romance.(Poem)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Wild Romance I love ewe. I'm not lion. I really gopher you. I never gnu this would happen. You are so deer to me. It's more than I can bear. Let us seal our love with a kiss. ...

Warm your toes with a hat.(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Do your parents or teachers ever remind you to wear a hat? Have courage. You're not alone. For generations, grown-ups have urged kids to put on a hat before going outdoors in cold weather. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] But why cover your head...

Gung Ho Sun Hse!
January 1, 2009... In other words: Happy Chinese New Year! In 2009, people in China begin celebrating the New Year on January 26. The New Year, also called the Spring Festival, signals the end of winter and the coming of spring. The celebration lasts for more...

Sarah Strawberry wins!(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It's official! Children's Digest readers have voted Sarah Strawberry top tidbit for her great taste, nutrition, and keeping them happy and healthy. Let's go to Katie Garlic for the latest. It's a sweet victory...

Smooth sailing!(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... It's hard to believe, but the ships and the water holding them up were actually drawn with only one continuous line! Can you trace the line from the word START to the end? Hope you have strong "sea legs"! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Valentine's Day picture puzzle.(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... How sharp are your eyes? Can you find and circle sixteen things that are wrong with this picture? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ANSWERS Two plus two=six; "Teacher" misspelled; cube globe; Feb. 32; boy's hand a claw; elephant in corner;...

Ask Doctor Cory?(Column)
January 1, 2009... Dear Dr. Cory: What is aerobic exercise? Danielle Greenville, Tennessee Dear Danielle: The word aerobic (air-OH-bik) means "with air." It helps describe exercise that makes your heart and lungs work quite a bit harder...

Hearts galore.(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Valentine's Day comes once a year, With loving wishes for friends so dear. The words that you see listed below Contain the word HEART; how many do you know? 1. Part of a fireplace HEART- 2. A loved one -----HEART 3. A form...