Children's Digest articles from March 2002

Children's Digest archives from March 2002

Plant talk.
March 1, 2002... Plant Talk I'm sure I heard A dogwood bark And a cowslip say moo-moo; Did a blooming tiger lily Ever growl or roar at you? The gooseberry Likes to honk; The larkspur likes to sing; Every day at...

The day my house ran away.
March 1, 2002... "Chandler Ray Farley!" Mom yelled in that shrill voice only dogs should be allowed to hear. "Yeah, Mom?" I popped my head around the kitchen door, munching an apple. "What are these black marks?" Mom asked, her long fingers pointing...

Insect exhibit: are you a budding entomologist (someone who studies bugs)? Here is a simple exhibit you can make.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... MATERIALS: * 2 empty tuna or cat-food cans * Paint * 6-by-12-inch metal screen mesh * 3 round-head brass paper fasteners * Stick or branch * Plastic cap DIRECTIONS: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. Paint cans as desired. ...

A journey through time.
March 1, 2002... DK Publishing, Inc. 40 pages It is the job of an archaeologist to discover mysteries of the past. By digging beneath the surface of the earth, we have found artifacts that help us understand what life was like on earth hundreds, thousands,...

The 2002 spelling bee competition has three divisions: English, Spanish, or French.
March 1, 2002... The 2002 spelling bee competition has three divisions: English, Spanish (see pages 16 and 17), or French (see pages 28 and 29). You can only enter one of the three competitions. See our Web site at www.fitnessfarm.org for additional words. You...

Great building stories of the past.
March 1, 2002... Our world is filled with magnificent architecture. Can you think of examples of beautiful ancient buildings? How about the Pyramids? Lighthouses? Cathedrals? The Great Wall of China? This new book focuses on how these mammoth structures were...

C'est moi! All about me.(translations of French spelling bee words)(Poem)
March 1, 2002... Mon visage My face le front forehead l'oreille ear les cheveux hair la joue cheek le menton chin le sourcil eyebrow l'oeil eye les cils eyelashes le nez nose la narine...

Mischievous March.(Poem)
March 1, 2002... Mischievous March On chilly nights and breezy days, Beware of tricks the March wind plays-- Pushing children off their feet, Rolling trash cans down the street, Pinching noses, ruffling curls, Stealing hats with...

My beloved lake. (Page of Poetry).(Poem)
March 1, 2002... My Beloved Lake My beloved lake Its sun lies deep in the sky, Its cool breeze taps my face. Its clouds roll into the setting sun, The rain within them I can almost taste. The sand sinks in beneath me, My feet...

The hungry frog. (Page of Poetry).(Poem)
March 1, 2002... The Hungry Frog A hungry frog Jumped on a log In the middle of some fog. She saw a fly Pass just right by. She saw a spider Descending by her. Said they together, "I'm hungry, aren't you? "Let...

Green food day. (Food for Thought).
March 1, 2002... Have you ever heard of a "Green Food Day"? It's a fun way to celebrate spring or Saint Patrick's Day with your family and friends and eat some pretty delicious and healthful foods at the same time! Here's how it works: First pick a meal...

Ask Doctor Cory.
March 1, 2002... Dear Dr. Cory: Is it true that laughing burns two calories? Kevin Gamez Phoenix, Arizona Dear Kevin: The exact number of calories burned would depend on how hearty was the laughter. For example, a "belly laugh" would burn...

Cheerleaders.(Poem)
March 1, 2002... Cheerleaders Dandelion pompons-- Lift them high and swing! With our bright yellow flowers, Let's all cheer for spring! Find more great stories, games, and contests at www.childrensdigestmag.org. Free parent...