Children's Digest articles from July 2002

Children's Digest archives from July 2002

Taller Story.(Poem)
July 1, 2002... Taller Story Paul, so tall at five-eleven, Jeered at Jerry, five-feet-seven. Paul laughed and laughed at Isidore, Slightly under five-feet-four. But Paul so tall at five-eleven, Nearly fainted, hearing...

Frog in the tub.(Short Story)
July 1, 2002... Lucky was with us for only one night, but that was a night I'll always remember. A sudden downpour had ended my evening softball game. We waited for the rain to slow a little, and then we started home. Rain and wind had scattered leaves...

Kids Gardening: a Kids' Guide to Messing Around in the Dirt.
July 1, 2002... Turning a tiny seed into a big healthy plant is one of Mother Nature's most miraculous performances. Fortunately, she handles all the tricky parts. And armed with Kids Gardening, you can quickly learn to do the rest. The gardening book for...

How to clean your room (without going crazy and ruining your whole Saturday).
July 1, 2002... Here it is, that day of days--Saturday! You don't want to waste one minute. Then your mom drops the bomb. "You can't go anywhere until you clean your room," she says. "But that will take all day!" you reply. Well, maybe not, What...

Bugs, bugs ... everywhere! Open your eyes to a world of scientific discovery.
July 1, 2002... Creepy, crawly bugs are everywhere! They are the neighbors that you rarely see, and when you do, often they are not welcome. But bugs are an essential ingredient in the chain of life. Over a million species of bugs exist on the earth. Called...

The Web. (Page of Poetry).(Poem)
July 1, 2002... The Web Spider's home catches Dirt and dust White and lacy Describes it best Spider is not home On this bright and Sunny day Gone visiting a Friend Kendra Obringer Coldwater, Ohio

Shadow. (Page of Poetry).(Poem)
July 1, 2002... Shadow Wherever you go I am there, I am not up in the air, I silently drift, I am something you can't lift. I am a shadow. Alison LaBella Milltown, New Jersey

Cricket Lullaby. (Page of Poetry).(Poem)
July 1, 2002... Cricket Lullaby Chirp Chirp Chirp Tiny wings rub together, Faithfully at nighttime. A synchronized lullaby! No violins, Or cellos needed. Who cares about being in tune? When nature's little...

Picnic words.(game play)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Find all the stuff you need for a summer picnic. Words may be forward, backward, up, down, and diagonal. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Food: APPLES BAKED BEANS CARROT STICKS CHICKEN CORN ON THE COB ICE WATER LEMONADE PICKLES SALAD...

Keeper of the light.(Short Story)
July 1, 2002... The wagon stopped at the foot of the gleaming white tower, and two faces gazed out at the vast lake. The gentle waves lapped the shore, and the pines whispered a welcome. "Here we are, Sarah--the North Winds Lighthouse. Our new home." That...

Jokes & riddles.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Question: What restaurant do frogs like to go to? Answer: I-HOP! Ashley Steele Fortville, Indiana Question: What is one thing you get free two times, but the third time you have to pay for it? Answer: Teeth! Patty...

One for the birds.(making bird feeders and houses)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... From the birds of spring to the V-shaped formation of ducks and geese flying south in the fall, birds make us laugh, bring us joy, and add color and wonderful music to our lives. But what do you do for them? Creating simple, no-fuss...

Miss Polly Had a Dolly. (Poetry by Heart).(Poem)
July 1, 2002... Miss Polly Had a Dolly Miss Polly had a dolly who was sick, sick, sick, So she phoned for the doctor to be quick, quick, quick. The doctor came with his bag and his hat, And he knocked on the door with a rat-a-tat-tat. ...

Betty Botter. (Poetry by Heart).(Poem)
July 1, 2002... Betty Botter Betty Botter bought some butter, But, she said, this butter's bitter; If I put it in my batter, It will make my batter bitter, But a bit of better butter Will make my batter better. So she bought...

Yellow Butter. (Poetry by Heart).(Poem)
July 1, 2002... Yellow Butter Yellow butter purple jelly red jam black bread Spread it thick Say it quick Yellow butter purple jelly red jam black bread Spread it thicker Say it quicker Yellow butter purple jelly red...

Time for a cool summer smoothie!(yogurt milkshakes)(Brief Article)(Recipe)
July 1, 2002... When it's hot outside, nothing beats an icy-cold drink to cool off. That's the perfect time for a smoothie, a frosty fruit drink ready to gulp in about six minutes from start to stomach. All you need is fruit, freezer, blender, and, of course,...

Ask Doctor Cory.(your health questions and answers)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Dear Dr. Cory: If I want to go on a diet to lose some weight, what foods should I eat and what foods should I not eat? Christina Spista White Plains, New York Dear Christina: Eat a wide variety of foods. Remember the food...

The girls of summer.(flower names word game)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Girls often share their names with different plants, herbs, and flowers. (For some reason, this doesn't happen with boys. Can you imagine a guy named "Buttercup" or "Apple Blossom"?) Unscramble the words to find the names of some gifts of...