Children's Digest articles from May 2005

Children's Digest archives from May 2005

Plant talk.(Poem)
May 1, 2005... 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...

Garden of Discovery.(Short Story)
May 1, 2005... What an incredible day, I thought. Honeybees were dancing from flower to flower in the backyard, and the wonderful smell of freshly cut grass fillled my nose. I was kneeling outside in my garden, pulling weeds in the bright sun, when a voice...

An herb garden.
May 1, 2005... Herbs (erbs) are special plants. Most often used to flavor food and drinks, they can also be used to dye clothing or to add fragrance to a flower arrangement. Some people even use them as insect repellents or medicines! You may find some of...

Map it United States of America.(Puzzle)
May 1, 2005... Anybody can find California, right? But what if it's under the couch? That could happen with the deluxe U.S.A. Map Puzzle produced by Lights, Camera, Interaction, Inc. Kansas could end up in the hot air register. Idaho could land in the...

O'Reilly: factor for kids.(The O'Reilly Factor for Kids)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)
May 1, 2005... Are you a "Pinhead" or are you a "Smart Operator"? You can find out by reading TV commentator Bill O'Reilly's new book, The O'Reilly Factor for Kids. O'Reilly talks straight to kids about hot-button topics such as bullies, friends, school,...

Rhyming riddles.
May 1, 2005... The answers to the riddles below are rhymes. Write the rhyming answers on the lines. 1. Animal trash 2. A weak sea animal 3. A butterfly's cleaning rag 4. A runner's sweat 5. An inexpensive broom 6. Naked atmosphere...

Scholastic Zen Shorts.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)
May 1, 2005... Meet Stillwater, a giant panda, who moves into a new neighborhood and tells his new friends the most amazing stories. Under his giant orange umbrella, Stillwater shares the tales with his young neighbors, including the story about the poor man...

A flight of a thousand cranes.(folding paper cranes)
May 1, 2005... Could you fold a piece of paper into a graceful crane? Buddhist monks in Japan often fold a thousand such cranes as a religious ceremony. And a carefully folded paper crane can often be found hanging from the ceilings or doorways of Japanese...

Thomas Kincade kolorful kids.
May 1, 2005... The winner will receive a $10,000 scholarship and other great prizes. Our winner may lunch a career with a scholarship to the Herron School of Art and Design at Indiana University, plus a certificate for an intership with the Children's Better...

Casting contest.(Outdoor Games)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Challenge your friends to see who can cast closest to the bucket. Mark a line on the ground with a stick. Set a bucket about ten feet away from this line. Attach a weight to the end of the fishing line. Stand behind the line, and take...

Reeling race.(Outdoor Games)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... See who can reel in the "big one" the fastest. Mark a line on the ground twenty-five feet away. Attach a sock to the end of the fishing line. Place the fishing pole on the ground. At a signal, grab the sock and unwind the line. Run to...

Nature scavenger hunt.(Outdoor Games)
May 1, 2005... Be the first to find all the items on the list. Make a list of ten to fifteen items you find outdoors, such as an oak tree, moss, a daisy, a bird's nest, and so on. Participants must find each item and write down its location on paper....

Beware of dinosaurs.(How to Keep Dinosaurs)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)
May 1, 2005... A pet dinosaur? You could sell the idea to your mom like this: At least it doesn't shed. Not fur, anyway. Scales, maybe, but those won't stick to her best sweater. What would it be like if you could have a dinosaur for a pet? That's the...

Scholastic Children's Encyclopedia.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)
May 1, 2005... How much of the Earth's surface is covered by water? When was the game of basketball invented? What is the largest group of animals in the world? What are the three branches of the government in the United States? Need a litttle help? No...

Tiger Woods says golfing kids are g-r-r-r-r-eat!
May 1, 2005... A great place for young people is the golf course, of course. Golfing great Tiger Woods drives home that point every chance he gets, so that kids "can go out and not only participate in golf if they choose, but make an impact on society."...

Putty in your hands.(P is for Putt: A Golf Alphabet)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)
May 1, 2005... Hey, P is for Putt is not your little brother's alphabet book. You won't find any darling bugs or cutesy animals in these pages. Well, there is one. A tiger. Tiger Woods. This book is jam-packed with more details about the game of golf...

Mothers.(Page of Poetry)(Poem)
May 1, 2005... Mothers Caring love in every breath Living concern in every step Always loving, always joyful Reading a book, singing a song So loving, so kind, and grateful you're mine. Lauren Shanks Cornelius, North...

A Bug's Summer.(Page of Poetry)(Poem)
May 1, 2005... A Bug's Summer Grasshoppers are hopping all around, While the earthworms prefer to stay on the ground. Ants are busy at picnics today, I'm afraid that they are not welcome to stay. The bumblebees' buzzing fills...

Dog Days.(Page of Poetry)(Poem)
May 1, 2005... Dog Days These are days when my dog and I are so cool Every day of the week right after school. On Monday we went to the park And all he did was run and bark. On Tuesday it rained but we still went ...

Jokes & riddles.
May 1, 2005... Question: How long will a stray cat stick around if you feed it? Answer: Purr-manently! Christopher Smith Louisville, Kentucky Question: What's the best way to cheer up your dog? Answer: Give her a pup talk! Jalen...

Ask doctor Cory.
May 1, 2005... Dear Dr, Cory: How do you get a cavity and why is it Important not to get one? Victoria Mitchell Mobile, Alabama Dear Victoria: You can get a cavity when acids in your mouth attack the outside covering (enamel) of your...

Cheerleaders.(Poem)
May 1, 2005... Cheerleaders Dandelion pompons-- Lift them high and swing! With our bright yellow flowers, Let's all cheer for spring!