Children's Digest articles from June 2001

Children's Digest archives from June 2001

The Furry Thing.(Poem)
June 1, 2001... 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 head And listened...

Mystery of the Missing Mascots.(Short Story)
June 1, 2001... Chad Davis jumped out of the brown station wagon as soon as it stopped. "Hurry up, Chelsea," he called to his twin sister. "I'm coming." Chelsea, balancing a pile of books, climbed more slowly from the backseat. "Don't forget the fish...

Jokes & Riddles.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Question: Why don't they play cards in the jungle? Answer: Because there are too many cheetahs! Kathryn Mulvaney Chatham, New Jersey Question: Where did the fortuneteller go on her vacation? Answer: To Palm Beach! Vanessa...

In the Presence of Dinosaurs.(Review)
June 1, 2001... In the Presence of Dinosaurs by Jo Clagrande and Larry Felde Time-Life Books 189 pages What was the world like 245 or even 65 million years ago? While no one knows for sure, scientist are piecing together the puzzle of the civilization...

Jeremy Hatrack.(Short Story)
June 1, 2001... Jeremy Hatrack carries a backpack; He won't show me what's inside. Nintendo? Pretendo? Action figures that bend So there's never a pose left untried? But Jeremy Hatrack refuses his backpack to open to my eager eyes. Tons of money? A bunny? Dill...

CITRUS SENSATIONS.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... 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, and then zip off the rind. Its virtues all told,...

Snappy Sports.
June 1, 2001... Here is a quick little challenge for you. Match the game or sport in column one with the object that goes with it in column two 1. boxing A. skis 2. soccer B. sulky 3. table tennis ...

YELLOWSTONE Maze.
June 1, 2001... It's almost time for Old Faithful to erupt! Can you find your way through Yellowstone Park to the geyser? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

TENNIS TALK.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... You don't need much equipment to play tennis--just a racket; tennis shoes, and tennis balls. Oh, yes, a tennis court is a good idea, too. When you're learning to play tennis, concentrate on hitting the ball over the net. At first it...

TENNIS FACTS.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... IS THE SINGLES TENNIS COURT 78 FT. OR 80 FT. LONG? IS IT 25 FT. OR 27 FT. WIDE? DOES THE TENNIS BALL WEIGH 2 TO 2 1/16 OZ. OR 2 1/8 TO 2 1/4 OZ.? WAS TENNIS INVENTED BY MAJOR WALTER C. WINGFIELD OF ENGLAND IN 1864 OR 1873? IS THE...

The Moon and the Stars.(a poem by Mrs. Hawkins Class St. John's Nepomuk School)(Brief Article)(Poem)
June 1, 2001... The moon and the stars shine at night. They glitter and glow and give so much light. They shatter and scatter all over the sky. When the sun comes up they say good-bye. Mrs. Hawkins First Grade Class St. John's...

If ...(a poem by Regina Lam)(Brief Article)(Poem)
June 1, 2001... If you are kind, you will be rewarded, If you are generous, you will feel part of the world. if you are patient, you will have more than you ever want. If you are loving, there will be peace in the world. If...

Dolphins.(a poem by Tommy Krohl)(Brief Article)(Poem)
June 1, 2001... I like dolphins because dolphins are like me. They eat fish; so do I. They the water; so do I. They jump; so do I. They do back flips and front flips; so do I. They click their tongues; so do I. They like to...

A Happy Life.(a poem by Dillon Roy Phillips)(Brief Article)(Poem)
June 1, 2001... Running running running My black and tan pup is chasing a rabbit. For a coonhound that's a habit. I called him back to hold him dear. Summertime is here. He running running running. Rolling rolling rolling ...

Easy Bird Feeders.(variety to attract many different birds)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... A variety of feeders will attract many different birds. The birds will like the variety, and you'll have added pleasure from watching your new friends. Stuffed Cones--for blue jays, nuthatches, cardinals, and woodpeckers Tie one end...

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.(Review)
June 1, 2001... Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J. K. Rowling Scholastic Press 734 pages Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the best book of all in the Harry Potter series. Harry Potter is a young boy who is sent to his aunt and uncle's house....

Popular Science Science Now.(Review)
June 1, 2001... Popular Science Science Now by Sarah Angliss Silver Dolphin Books 84 pages In the not-too-distant future, computers may be built into clothes or glasses, paper may be wiped clean and used over and over again, and organs for human...

Teeth for Two.(short story)(Brief Article)(Short Story)
June 1, 2001... The strangest things can happen, and they usually happen to me. Take, for example, the time my little brother and I went to the Saturday matinee and ended up leaving it on our hands and knees. Anybody else would go to a movie, eat a bag of...

Earth & You A Closer View.(Review)
June 1, 2001... Earth & You A Closer View by J. Patrick Lewis Dawn Publications 28 pages Turn off the television, log off the computer, and take a moment to appreciate the wonderful world around you--one that is brought to life in Earth & You, the first...

ICE LAND.(Poem)
June 1, 2001... The Palace of Whiteness rages blue, here where snow is emperor and ice is king. On the drop edge of a dark bay, great walls of ice rip open the roaring sea. What an orchestra of whales, walruses and...

Ask Doctor Cory.
June 1, 2001... Dear Dr. Cory: What causes dandruff? What is cap dandruff? What causes cap dandruff? Can dandruff spread like lice? How can dandruff spread? Is it true that dandruff leads to lice? Thank you. Abigail Pendley Ferguson, Kentucky ...

Vacation Fun.
June 1, 2001... The words in the first column will combine with the words in the second to form names of some U.S. cities. Can you match them alt? Perhaps you'll visit some of these places during summer vacation. SPRING JACK WEST FAIR ...