Children's Digest articles from July 1998

Children's Digest archives from July 1998

Water: choice of a cool generation. (how water works in the body)
July 1, 1998... Sure, you drink when you get thirsty, but is that really good enough? See if you can solve the puzzling problem, of "PLAY BALL!" The umpire's command raised cheers from spectators as the ballgame began. The weather was...

Nature Crafts.
July 1, 1998... By Lindsay Milne Reader's Digest Young Families, Westport, connecticut $14.99 It's great to spend time outside, and even better when you can run nature's bounty into fun projects. Nature Crafts lets you take on great crafts that will...

The Big Book of Nature Projects.
July 1, 1998... Thames and Hudson, New York $16.95 Adapted from the program of The Children's School of Science in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, The Big Book of Nature Projects will show you how to enjoy and learn from a fascinating world. You'll get...

The camping trip. (poem)
July 1, 1998... My sister has gone out camping In the elements outside. She packed her paraphernalia, And her girlfriend is her guide. She packed a tent that's rainproof, A compass, just in case, and A Coleman lamp for...

Camping and Walking: An Usborne Guide.
July 1, 1998... By David Watkins and Meike Dalal Usborne Publishing Ltd., London, England $9.95 Walk Talk Are you a camper and a hiker? Would you like to be? Then Usborne's Camping and Walking will be a great resource. The key to having a good...

Parents' Guide to Hiking and Camping.
July 1, 1998... W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. New York $18.95 Facts for Your Folks Parents like to go hiking and camping too. For them, the Parents' Guide to Hiking & Camping might be just the thing. This "trailside guide" covers everything a...

Keeping cool: take a tip from the animals.
July 1, 1998... When the thermometer climbs, what do you do to keep cool?Jump in the pool? Have a cool drink? Turn on the air conditioner? Animals should be so lucky. They can and do stick to the shade in hot weather, but they can't reach for a fruit or...

The Usborne Book of Explorers From Columbus to Armstrong.
July 1, 1998... By Felicity Everett and Struan Reid EDC Publishing, Tulsa Oklahoma $7.95 Lost and Found If you always find yourself wondering what's just around the next corner, check out this book about explorers and their journeys of discovery....

Raining, raining.(poem)
July 1, 1998... It's raining, raining everywhere. It's on my shirt and in my hair. It's raining, raining as far as I can see. It's coming from up above me. I sort of like it; it's sort of neat-- But I hate it when it gets on my...

Little Cupid.(poem)
July 1, 1998... Some people think little Cupid is dumb, But I think he is cute. He shoots arrows of Love from above. He once turned A witch into a dove! That's why I think he's cute.

Cats.(poem)
July 1, 1998... Cats are not like bats, But some cats are fat. They always lie on a mat. My cat sat on my dad's hat. Some cats are lazy; Some are crazy.

Wisdom.(poem)
July 1, 1998... Listen my friends of wisdom you'll hear. Face the world with lots of cheer. You can gripe and you can groan, But the world won't listen to your moans. So face your troubles with your head held high; Show the...

Computer.(poem)
July 1, 1998... Computer, computer, computing all day, You have lots of work, but no play. You store information That is useful to the nation. You can e-mail a friend Just by clicking "send." You can go online While I...

Baseball.(poem)
July 1, 1998... Baseball is neat. But you have to have fast feet. And you need reflexes like a cat, So you can run at the crack of the bat. Baseball is neat. To play baseball, You can be big or small. And you don't have...

Travel snack. (recipe)
July 1, 1998... If your family is planning a long car trip this summer, you might want to mix up a batch of this snack mix to take along. Unlike store-bought snacks, this mix has no salt or sugar and is loaded with protein. Ingredients: 1 quart...

Science in the Kitchen.
July 1, 1998... By Rebecca Heddle EDC Publishing, Tulsa, Oklahoma $4.95 Did you know that you can make water disappear--without drinking it? You can. Science in the Kitchen will show you how, and explain why it happened. Other kitchen experiments will...

Science and Your Body.
July 1, 1998... By Rebecca Heddle EDC Publishing, Tulsa, Oklahoma $4.95 Some of the most amazing science goes on right inside you. Science and Your Body lets you look inside and see what's going on. You can explore vision, hearing, breathing, your...

Bodies in motion: mountain biking.
July 1, 1998... By Janet Cook EDC Publishing Tulsa, Oklahoma $5.95 Can you bike up a rocky hill, through a creek, over a fallen log, and through a field of boulders? If you're a mountain biker, you can--and love it! Mountain bikers take their...

Mountain Bikes.
July 1, 1998... Bumpy Biking Want to take your bike where none has gone before? Then check out Mountain Bikes, from the Usborne Publishing Superskills series. From wheelies to bunny hops, you'll read about everything you need to know to take your...

Grandparents' day.(poem)
July 1, 1998... Grandparents' Day is the best; It's better than all the rest. When my grandparents come They are as nice as gum. There is one thing more about them; This day you can see, I hope my grandparents Have fun...

Science Crafts for Kids.
July 1, 1998... By Gwen Diehn and Terry Krautwurst Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., New York $14.95 Crafty Science Dive into Science Crafts for Kids and you'll come out the other side dripping with fun and knowledge. Along the way you'll get to...

When I eat or just after, my esophagus feels like it is backing up. It starts to burn. My mom says that I am too young for heartburn. What is this, and how can I prevent it?(Ask Doctor Cory)
July 1, 1998... Dear Dr. Cory: When I eat or just after, my esophagus feels like it is backing up. It starts to burn. My mom says that I am too young for heartburn. What is this, and how can I prevent it? Donesh Olyale Corona, California Dear...

I have Tourette Syndrome. I don't know much about it. Is it a disability?(Ask Doctor Cory)
July 1, 1998... Dear Dr. Cory: I have Tourette (too-RET) Syndrome. I don't know that much about it. Is it a disability? Vanessa Robinson Manitowac, Wisconsin Dear Vanessa: Tourette Syndrome (TS) is named for the French doctor, Georges...