Children's Digest articles from June 2002

Children's Digest archives from June 2002

The noblest of the lilies.(Short Story)
June 1, 2002... C.J. Malone stood on the pitcher's mound, her hands tightly squeezing the baseball. She brushed back her braids and stared intently at the batter. "Hey Frankie! Let's see if you can handle my fastball!" C.J. said as she put on her glove....

Mammoths: learn the history of one of earth's largest extinct mammals.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Have you ever been to a natural-history museum? There are many different ones across the country with one thing in common: they all feature woolly mammoths. In this new book, learn the history of mammoths and why they're so important to the...

Play golf for juniors.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... If you're between the ages of six and eighteen and love to golf, you're just like five million other kids in North America! After hearing stories of great golfers like Tiger Woods starting the game at age three, more and more kids have taken up...

The Sunsets of Miss Olivia Wiggins.(Alzheimer's disease)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Miss Olivia Wiggins just sits most of the day. She doesn't speak to anyone, except in her mind. Miss Olivia Wiggins has a disease called Alzheimer's. Miss Olivia Wiggins remembered lots of things, mostly memories of her childhood, her...

The names upon the harp; explore the wonder and mystery of ancient Irish mythology in this fascinating book.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Far across the Atlantic Ocean lies Ireland, a large island country known for its lush green grass and scenic countryside. Mythology also plays a large part in Irish heritage. When you hear the word "mythology," you may think of Greek or Roman...

Birds in your backyard.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Want to learn more about nature? Then visit your own backyard. Watching birds can be lots of fun, and it's easy. In the new book Birds in Your Backyard, you can learn how to identify birds, learn their habits, and how to attract them. In...

The Diversity of Animal Sounds.
June 1, 2002... This CD celebrates the diversity of animal sound. Animals use sound to attract and court mates, repel rivals, defend territories, announce food finds, coordinate group activities, warn others of predators, and tell predators that they have been...

1,001 Facts About the Human Body; brush up on your "body" of knowledge with this amazing book of body facts!
June 1, 2002... Did you know that the human neck has as many vertebrae as a giraffe? Did you know taste buds last only a week before being replaced? Did you know the lungs contain almost 1,500 miles of airways? Our bodies are amazing! In this new book,...

Break a Leg? The kids' guide to acting & stagecraft; trip the light fantastic with this entertaining book on the entertainment field.
June 1, 2002... Want to be the next Gwyneth Paltrow? The next Matt Damon? You'd better start now with this new book! Break a Leg! is an excellent way to start your future career in acting, with everything from body stretches (to get your body warmed up) to...

Presidents and First Ladies: those who love history or politics will definitely want to "elect" this book to their collections.
June 1, 2002... Throughout the course of American history, 43 men have been elected to the highest position in government--the president of the United States of America. How much do you know about these men? If you're like most, you know Washington was the...

Want to be on my team?(girls' soccer)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... I'm probably the only eleven-year-old girl I know who never played soccer before last week. Team sports never seemed like much fun to me because I like doing things by myself. That's why I prefer swimming and tennis over other activities. ...

An Unexpected Treasure. (Page Of Poetry).(Poem)
June 1, 2002... An Unexpected Treasure In an unexpected place one day, A treasure you may find, Filled with journeys, guests, and feats: Enough to stretch your mind. Its covers may be leather-bound Or have a tattered look. ...

What If ...? (Page Of Poetry).(Poem)
June 1, 2002... What If...? Last night before going to bed, A bunch of What Ifs took over my head. Although I tried to get them out, They wouldn't leave, making me want to shout. What if my report card is bad? What if my...

Sinister Soup. (Page Of Poetry).(Poem)
June 1, 2002... Sinister Soup Gurgling and bubbling over the bowl, Gloopy and gloppy and eating spoons whole. The soup was quite evil, out to eat Me, my mother, and other human meat. Quite obviously an accident from the pot,...

Ask Doctor Cory.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Dear Dr. Cory: Why do doctors give you needles for medicine? Isn't there another way that you can give it to us? Also, we are talking about helmet protection at our school. Why do doctors ask, "Do you wear a helmet?" Mariah Oyeo...