Children's Digest articles from May 2009

Children's Digest archives from May 2009

Dear reader.(Children's Digest and Jack and Jill's plan to merge in 2009)
May 1, 2009... Dear Reader, In July 2009 Children's Digest will merge with Jack and Jill, our magazine for kids ages 8-12. Jack and Jill has a hip, new look. You'll find articles about kids like you and features that will keep you up to date on the world...

Monkey see, monkey do.(Short story)
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Samantha woke up one Saturday morning. She got dressed, brushed her hair, and opened her bedroom door. Her little brother, Jimmy, was waiting. "Ooga, Ooga!" he shouted and then jumped at her. Samantha jumped...

See foals in the sea shoals.(seahorses)
May 1, 2009... Too many sea horses have been corralled. In some parts of the world they are used for food or medicine. Experts worry their numbers are dropping. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sea horses live in shoals (shallow waters), and they don't sting...

Super word switch.
May 1, 2009... Change the word at the top of each set into the word at the bottom by replacing or adding one letter at a time. However, each spelling change must create a real word. (Note: More than one solution is possible.) CAT -- -- DOG...

Bee busy.
May 1, 2009... Be a bee in this bee-musing, bee-fuddling, bee-lightful (OK, we'll stop) puzzle! Match each word on the left with a word on the right to spell the name of a flower. But don't get stung--you also need to find the missing letter that fits between...

Jokes & riddles.
May 1, 2009... 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...

Mothers.(Page of Poetry)(Poem)
May 1, 2009... 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,...

A Bug's Summer.(Page of Poetry)(Poem)
May 1, 2009... 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'...

Dog Days.(Page of Poetry)(Poem)
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

Wilma Rudolph: "'I can't, are two words that have never been in my vocabulary.".(Biography)
May 1, 2009... At the 1960 Summer Olympic Games in Rome, Italy, the United States relay team trailed the German team. Star sprinter Wilma Rudolph reached out for the baton from her teammate--and promptly dropped it. With no time to spare, she picked up the...

Frosty fruit freezes.(Recipe)
May 1, 2009... Being out in the summer sun can make you hot and sweaty. Why not come inside and cool off with one of these frosty treats? They not only taste great, but they're loaded with vitamins and minerals, too! Tropical Cooler 1 cup orange...

Once upon a strawberry.
May 1, 2009... In a faraway land and a time long ago, carpets of fields lay sprinkled with wild bushes. Nestled beneath the bushes were clusters of scarlet, heart-shaped berries, dimpled with tiny seeds and crowned with green caps. This fruit always appeared...

The Camping Trip.(Poem)
May 1, 2009... My sister has gone camping In the elements outside. She packed her paraphernalia, And her girlfriend is her guide. She packed a tent that's rainproof, A compass, just in case, A Coleman lamp for spooky tales, Along with a scary face. ...

Sandwich sun catcher.
May 1, 2009... Would you like to catch a bit of sunshine? Try this sandwich sun catcher. You Will Need: * Dry rice * Small dishes * Spoons * Food coloring * Stencil or cookie cutter * Paper * Pencil * Clear contact paper * Tape *...

Join the Pasta Patrol!
May 1, 2009... Have you slurped spaghetti? Devoured ditali? Relished rotelle? If you like pasta, you probably have, and loved it! There are more than 150 different pasta shapes--with all kinds of neat names. Let's take a noodle tour. [ILLUSTRATION...

Ask doctor Cory.(medicines, tonsillectomy and healthy diet)
May 1, 2009... Dear Pr. Cory: Why do we need medicine? And why do we have to take it? Allison. West Haverstraw, New York Dear Allison: Some medicines help us feel better when we are sick. Others help us fight illnesses and stay healthy....

The sour side of sweets.
May 1, 2009... Most of us like sweets. But eating them several times a day gives our bodies too many calories and can cause spikes and dips in blood sugar. Eating sweets may also take the place of foods with important vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein,...

Cheerleaders.(Poem)
May 1, 2009... Cheerleaders Dandelion pompons-- Lift them high and swing! With our yellow flowers, Let's-all cheer for spring! by Edith E. Cutting * Illustrated by Brent Cottrell