Children's Digest articles from July 2005

Children's Digest archives from July 2005

The Flurry Thing.(Brief Article)(Poem)
July 1, 2005... The Flurry Thing I shivered when I saw a thing Underneath my bed, Crouching in the shadows with Gray fur upon its head! I quickly jumped upon my bed In one great leaping bound; Then tossed the quilt atop my...

In my day ...(story)(Short Story)
July 1, 2005... "So!" Great-aunt Em's voice sliced the air, sending a shiver up Sarah's back in spite of the hot day. "You may as well sit over by the window and let me have a look." Gingerly Sarah rolled up the leg of her blue jeans, wincing in pain as...

Jokes & riddles.
July 1, 2005... Question: What is cows' favorite music to listen to? Answer: Cowuntry! Ashley Bullard Texas Question: What is the difference between an honest person and a large zoo cat? Answer: One is always truthful and one is always a...

How Baseball Works.(book)(Children's Review)
July 1, 2005... How Baseball Works by Kettie Thomas Maple Tree Press, Toronton 64 pages Baseball isn't complicated: Throw the ball; hit the ball; run the bases. Right? But wait a minute. If you know the physics of air resistance, you can be a great...

Yellowstone maze.
July 1, 2005... It's almost time for Old Faithful to erupt! Can you find your way through Yellowstone Park to the geyser? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Fourth of July Salute.(Brief Article)(Poem)
July 1, 2005... Fourth of July Salute Old Glory flying in the bright summer sky, Fills us with pride on the Fourth of July. Fifty white stars on an ocean of blue-- Those are our states whose numbers grew. Thirteen bold stripes of red...

Once upon a strawberry.(all about strwaberries)
July 1, 2005... In a faraway land and a time long ago, carpets of fields lay sprinkled with wild bushes. Nestled beneath the bushes were clusters of scarlet, heart-shaped berries, dimpled with tiny seeds and crowned with green caps. This fruit always appeared...

Vegetable soup.
July 1, 2005... The vegetables we eat come from different parts of the plant, such as the stem, fruit, flower, seed, root, and leaf. Can you put all of the vegetables listed below into the puzzle? The first one has been done for you. STEM Asparagus...

The water within.(crossword puzzle)
July 1, 2005... Read through the following paragraphs, mentally noting the italicized words. Then see if you can fit those words into their proper places in the crisscross puzzle below. Several letters have already been inserted in the puzzle to get you...

Watch & listen.(Eyes and Ears )(book)(Children's Review)
July 1, 2005... Eyes and Ears by Seymour Simon HarperCollins Publishers, New York 32 pages Without your eyes and ears, the way you experience the world would be very different. You could feel vibrations from a car stereo, but not hear the music. You could...

Watch Me Grow.(book)(Children's Review)
July 1, 2005... Watch Me Grow by Michelle O'Brien-Palmer Chicago Review Press 139 pages What's happening to you all the time that no one can see? You're growing! Inch by inch, foot by foot, and pound by pound, you're taking up more and more space...

Citrus sensations.(FOOD foR Thought)(Brief Article)(Poem)
July 1, 2005... CITRUS SENSATIONS Behold this lovely orange sphere. Consider all the goodness here--Filled with essential vitamin C, Perfectly packaged at no extra fee. A more portable fruit would be hard to find. Keep one handy,...

Digital days.(Go Figure!)(book)(Children's Review)
July 1, 2005... Go Figure! A totally cool book about numbers by Johnny Ball DK Publishing New York One, two, three, four. You won't fear numbers any more. Not if you dive into this book about the wonder of numbers. Go Figure, a totally cool book...

Fourth of July.(Page of Poetry)(Brief Article)(Poem)
July 1, 2005... Fourth of July From fish-shaped surfboards to Radiant colors burning bright Soaring across this misty night Oohs and ahhs, with laughter, too Tonight's for fun, it's just for you. Sparkling sparklers in a row ...

Summer.(Page of Poetry)(Poem)
July 1, 2005... Summer Waking up to a nice warm breeze Having a Popsicle while you freeze Running through the sprinklers on a hot summer day Listening to music while you play Having water balloon fights in the backyard ...

Shoes.(Page of Poetry)(Poem)
July 1, 2005... Shoes Those are too small Those are too tight Oh! When will I find a pair that is right? Sophia Cook Texas

Fast-abulous at the fitness farm.(2005 Tulip Time Scholarship Games)
July 1, 2005... All eyes were on the prize at the 2005 Tulip Time Scholarship Games. Kids from 31 states arrived in Indianapolis on a beautiful April Saturday to try for scholarships and prizes in running, sports skills, music, and academic events. Lots...

Polly's Pen Pal.(book)(Children's Review)
July 1, 2005... Polly's Pen Pal (from teh MathStart series) by Stuart J. Murphy HarperCollins Publishers, New York 33 pages This is like three books in one. First, it's a book about being pen pals. And it's a book about the metric system. AND it's a...

Ask doctor Cory.(achieving a healthy weight)(sleep problems)
July 1, 2005... Dear Dr. Cory: I am twelve years old and overweight. I have tried to lose weight, but when I weigh myself it is always the same. I am also doing some exercises and eating healthy foods. Can you help me please? Yesenia New Mexico...

The cover winner rising star.(Stefanie (Steffi) Riggs)(Biography)
July 1, 2005... Stefanie (Steffi) Riggs is every parent's dream daughter. A sixth-grader, Steffi plays clarinet in her middle school's band, plays dodgeball and softball (on three different teams), and still manages to be on the high honor roll. Steffi's...