Children's Digest articles from July 2004

Children's Digest archives from July 2004

A Symphony of Trees.(Poetry)(Children's poetry)(Poem)
July 1, 2004... A Symphony of Trees Trees make such exciting sounds. They whisper, when we're near. Whenever we pass by the trees, This is what we hear: We hear their branches sway and creak. We hear the wind howl higher. ...

Andrews and the Liberty Bell.(Short story)(Children's short story)(Short Story)
July 1, 2004... "A fine bell!" Able Williams said proudly. A group of men from the Philadelphia State House came closer. "Father," Prudence Williams asked, "may I touch it, please?" A glowing September sun came through the first-floor window of the...

Kids Spanish Picture Dictionary.(Language Award Winner)(Book Review)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
July 1, 2004... Ever stand in line at the grocery store and overhear the guy in back of you speaking in Spanish? Wonder what he's saying (maybe he's saying something about you)? The Kids Spanish Picture Dictionary (Berlitz Publishing) will teach you enough...

Jokes & riddles.
July 1, 2004... Question: How do you get a piece of bread to do you a favor? Answer: You butter it up! Amber Grey Phoenix, Arizona Question: What belongs to yourself and yet is used by everybody else more than yourself? Answer: Your...

The Frog Opera.(Poetry)(Children's poetry)(Poem)
July 1, 2004... The Frog Opera Tenors, sopranos, baritones, bass Squat upon lily pads, each in his place; With baton waving above the still pool, Conductor frog keeps the orchestra cool. His podium is an old mossy log; Baton, a...

Web rombyte.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... LET'S GET PHYSICAL! The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has designed the VERB campaign, which you may have seen advertised on TV. The Web site, www.VERBnow.com, encourages...

I Am a Sailor.(Page of Poetry)(Children's poetry)(Poem)
July 1, 2004... I Am a Sailor I Am a Sailor! A sailor of the Imagination Sea, Seeing all the creatures that are so wonderful to me. I am a sailor of the Imagination Sea. I am not first mate, nor crew, But I am a captain...

Clean Your Room.(Page of Poetry)(Poem)
July 1, 2004... Clean Your Room "Clean your room," My mother cried, As she handed me a pan and broom, All of which I despise. When she wasn't looking, I used my head And shoved all of my clothes Under my bed. ...

Keyboarding with Computer Cal.(learning and practising typing skills)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Hi, boys and girls! I'm Computer Cal, and I'm here to help you learn to type. I'll show you that typing can be useful, as well as lots of fun. Once you have learned how to type, you'll be able to do your schoolwork faster and more...

2004 Tulip Time Scholarship Games.
July 1, 2004... Thanks to everyone who participated and made the 2004 Tulip Time Scholarship Games a winner for everyone! Here are just a few of the winners. Check out a listing of all the winners at www.childrensdigestmag.org. Fitness Farm athletes, we salute...

The last newspaper.(short story for children)(Short Story)
July 1, 2004... "What's that car doing in Mr. Peterson's driveway?" Jeffrey asked himself. In the year since he had started the newspaper route, Jeffrey couldn't recall Mr. Peterson ever having a visitor--at least not when Jeffrey was there. He carefully...

Independence I.Q.
July 1, 2004... 1. If the Liberty Bell is cracked, write A in space 2. If it isn't, write O. 2. If Paul Revere warned the people that the Spanish were coming, write T in spaces 6 and 13. If it was the British, write F. 3. If Independence Hall isn't in...

Eye Toy[TM]: Groove.(Video Game Award Winner)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Hey, are you ready to get your groove on? Then you'll definitely want to check out SonyPlaystation[R]2's Eye Toy: Groove. This terrific video game puts you on TV and lets you groove to 28 different songs. Technique, style, and timing are...

The pledge of allegiance.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Do you know who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance that we say to the flag of the United States of America? George Washington? Benjamin Franklin? Thomas Jefferson? Those are all good guesses, but they are all wrong. A...

Pennies, nickels & dimes.(Awareness Award Winner)(Book Review)(Pennies, Nickels & Dimes)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
July 1, 2004... Pennies, Nickels & Dimes (Health Press) tells the story of Ashley, the young heroine of the story, who needs a liver transplant, Doctors are able to replace damaged or diseased body organs with a healthy body organ donated from someone else....

Product potpourri.(Kideosyncrasy dance and exercise digital video disk/video)(Mighty Beanz BendEms collectibles from Just Products, Inc)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Kideosyncrasy $19.99 (plus s&h) Are you interested in different types of dance and getting in shape? Then Kideosyncrasy is for you! This dance and exercise DVD/video is made for kids, and the dances are totally taught by kids. It's also...

Ask Doctor Cory.(advice for youth on exercises )(viruses and bacteria in hot tubs and swimming pools)
July 1, 2004... Dear Dr. Cory: I have been trying to get a "six pack" for about a year. I try sit-ups almost daily, but I am not seeing any fast results. What do I do? Rene Clark Kokomo, Indiana Dear Rene: Keep doing those sit-ups,...

Ben Franklin, inventor and innovator.(Benjamin Franklin)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Many people know about Ben Franklin as the writer of Poor Richard's Almanack and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. But in his day, Franklin was also known as an inventor and an innovator. All but three of the items on the following...