Children's Digest articles from March 2005

Children's Digest archives from March 2005

Spring Is Coming.(Poem)
March 1, 2005... Spring Is Coming The bee buzzed to the daisy. The daisy told the bird. The bird sang, "Spring is coming. Spring's coming; have you heard?" The grass spread out a carpet. The flowers brought perfume. The...

Night fright.(Short Story)
March 1, 2005... Michelle hung up the phone and frowned. When was her mom going to start treating her like a grown-up? Sure the weather was bad; you could look out the window and see that. But was that any reason to make a special call just because they were...

Stumper maze.
March 1, 2005... Answers [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Jokes & riddles.
March 1, 2005... Officer: "Are you happy now that you're in the army?" Soldier: "Yes, sir." Officer: "What were you before you enlisted in the army?" Soldier: "Much happier." Nicole Wenker Tacoma, Washington Question: What can you...

More than meets the eye!
March 1, 2005... World-famous illustrator Norman Rockwell liked to tease readers with a whimsical cover in April issues of The Saturday Evening Post. In this 1948 cover, Rockwell featured 57 items that, as you can plainly see, don't quite fit in. Can you find...

It's a doll's world, after all!
March 1, 2005... Ready to start styling your favorite doll with beaded bracelets, fancy necklaces, or cool anklets that you create? Getting started is easy with the Doll Jewelry kit from AmericanGirl. Braid, twist, or knot floss to create unique jewelry...

Fitness farm frolics.
March 1, 2005... Exercise and learning are year-round activities. Our readers have fun exercising their bodies and minds. But did you know that you can win scholarship money for college doing your favorite activities? That's right. At the 15th annual Tulip Time...

Jack & Jill National Spelling Bee.
March 1, 2005... You can win these prizes in Indianapolis on April 16: $2,500 Scholarship Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Raleigh Bicycle Cram Globe Trip to the Scripps National Spelling bee in Washington, D.C., for yourself and...

Body parts book.(Anatomy Award Winner)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
March 1, 2005... Need a break from studying the Jack & Jill National Spelling Bee word list? Your Disgusting Head (Simon & Schuster) will provide a laughter-filled break. You'll find such interesting topics as "The Sickening Fluids That Fill Your Skull," "Why...

Cover contest: Thomas Kinkade Kolorful Kids.
March 1, 2005... Create Your Own Cover World-famous "Painter of Light" Thomas Kinkade has teamed with Children's Digest and the Children's Better Health Institute again to sponsor our Cover Contest, which has become the most popular event at the Tulip Time...

Cover contest early entries!
March 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kesley Secrist Alma, WI [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Joyce Lin Naperville, IL [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stephanie Gilbert Upper Darby, PA

The Little Big Book of Animals: packed with all the fun, magic, and wonder of childhood!
March 1, 2005... Everybody loves animal tales! Lassie Come Home, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, and Chicken-Little are stories that your mom, dad, grandparents, even great-grandparents love. And all are included in The Little Big Book of Animals, along with even...

Bodies in motion: swimming.
March 1, 2005... Who would compete in a 50-meter butterfly race, butterflies? Nope. Swimmers. The 50-meter butterfly is just one of the events in a modern swimming meet. The butterfly stroke is named for the way the swimmer extends and pulls his arms...

Science verse.(Poetry Award Winner)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
March 1, 2005... Is science one of your favorite subjects in school? Do you like to read poetry? If the answers to both of these questions is "yes," then Science Verse (Penguin Young Readers Group) is the book for you! Author Jon Scieszka transforms the...

Teen Life.(Page of Poetry)(Poem)
March 1, 2005... Teen Life Teenage life is hard. Our lives are filled with choices. We must learn to cope. Life is a circle. Same routines, day after day. Typical teen life. Life is sometimes red. To me that might...

Friends.(Page of Poetry)(Poem)
March 1, 2005... Friends Together we've been through everything-- some good times, some bad. Some things have made us happy, some things have made us sad. But no matter what, you were always there. There have been times...

Teachers.(Page of Poetry)(Poem)
March 1, 2005... Teachers Teachers help kids and never cease to work hard like buzzing bees. They teach children so they become smart, and the kids become happy inside their hearts. As the years go by, we'll keep them...

Human anatomy floor puzzle.(Puzzle Award Winner)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... What better way to learn about the marvel of the human body than by piecing it together? Learn about the circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems on one side, then flip the puzzle over to discover how the human skeleton all fits...

Go fly a kite!
March 1, 2005... Have you heard that from someone trying to get rid of you? Maybe you should listen to them; lots of great fun and wonderful accomplishments have come from the simple act of flying a kite. Chinese legends claim that the first use of a kite...

Ask Doctor Cory.
March 1, 2005... Dear Dr. Cory: I have a lot of friends. I am eleven and they are, too. Most of them have breasts. How come they have breasts and I don't? Your friend (Name withheld) Monticello, New York Dear Friend: Your ethnic...

A kite's tale.
March 1, 2005... Give your kite a tail by following the clues and changing only one letter at a time 1. Chew 1. -- 2. Small pieces 2. -- 3. Flying mammals 3. -- 4. Forbids ...