Children's Digest articles from November 2004

Children's Digest archives from November 2004

December dilemma.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Find the smallest number in each box. Multiply it by two and draw a line to that answer. Then multiply the smallest number by three, then four, and so on, and keep connecting the dots until you've made a letter. When you've worked all the...

Christmas angels.(Short Story)
November 1, 2004... One, two, three, Lisa counted on the calendar. Three weeks until Christmas. But Lisa did not have any money in her bank. Now how am I going to buy Christmas presents for everyone? Lisa wondered. I'd better earn some money fast. Lisa...

Sign Language for kids: this fun and easy guide to American Sign Language makes learning it as easy as ABC!(Language Award Winner)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Sign Language for Kids (Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.) teaches the basics of American Sign Language (ASL). You'll start with learning the alphabet and counting, and then move on to vocabulary words for such things as sports and hobbies; things...

Jokes & Riddles.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Question: Where do horses shop? Answer: Old Neigh-vy! Devon Duncan Indianapolis, Indiana Question: What do elephants do in the evenings? Answer: Watch elevision! Mike Kingrey San Antonio, Texas Question: What kind of jokes do...

All I want for Christmas is a Tulip Time trip!
November 1, 2004... Let Santa know you have been very good this year-- * very good at spelling; * very good at running; * very good at golf, tennis, basketball, soccer, and all the other events featured at the Fitness Farm in Indianapolis on April 16,...

Jack & Jill National Spelling Bee.(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... Hey kids, how would you like to win a trip to Washington, D.C., for you and your teacher or parent to visit the Scripps National Spelling Bee in June 2005? Can you picture yourself riding a brand-new bicycle around your neighborhood? Would you...

Body books.(Anatomy Award Winners)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Did you know your body is more complex than the most sophisticated computer? In the book Human Body (Usborne), you'll find out just how complicated your body really is. With great illustrations and photographs and clear explanations of hundreds...

Announcing this year's Cover Contest.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Grand Prize Winner Will Receive... Create Your Own Cover Try our Children's Digest, Saturday Evening Post Cover Contest. You could be the next Norman Rockwell, who painted covers of The Saturday Evening Post for years. Our winner's...

Thanksgiving around the world.
November 1, 2004... Many countries have holidays similar to our American Thanksgiving. In Canada, it is also called Thanksgiving, but it is on a different date, the second Monday in October. The Japanese have two: the Harvest Festival in October, which honors the...

Your picture windows.
November 1, 2004... Green balloons, purple socks, Big yellow moon, shiny blocks. Through the windows of your eyes You see color, shape, and size. Think of the things you can see: puppy dogs, fireworks, your favorite book or video, the friends you play with....

What's Happening to Grandpa?(Family Award Winner)(Book Review)
November 1, 2004... Have you ever had a relative diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease? Maybe you're not even sure what Alzheimer's is. You can learn about the disease in What's Happening to Grandpa? (Little, Brown and Company) In this book, Kate finds a way to...

Brothers.(Page of Poetry)(Poem)
November 1, 2004... Brothers I have two brothers ages one and two. They keep me so busy I don't know what to do. They follow me in my room. They follow me downstairs And when I'm trying to sleep, they pull on my hair. ...

Grounded.(Page of Poetry)(Poem)
November 1, 2004... Grounded Grounded so there is no where to go It seems like time goes by slow I can't go to the prom Which makes me upset with my mom I can't go to Blizzard Beach Now eighth grade really reeks So these last...

Smoking.(Page of Poetry)(Poem)
November 1, 2004... Smoking Coughing non-stop Smoke a pack a day Putting family and yourself In danger Life is shorter Harder to breathe Not cool Never start You can stop Smoking not safe. Logan Guthrie ...

An Apple.(Page of Poetry)(Poem)
November 1, 2004... An Apple What to give a teacher for a perfect start? An apple: the key to a teacher's heart. They think we're being all sweet and kind But we really have other goals in mind Like keeping their mouths full to...

For the love of Animals: a children's book of poems & stories for adults.(Poetry Award Winner)(Book Review)
November 1, 2004... If you have an "inquiring young mind," then for the love of Animals, a collection of poems about animals and nature, is definitely right up your alley. The poems carry important messages about the wonders of nature, the endangered environment,...

Cow Pies.(Poem)
November 1, 2004... Cow Pies What are these funny things lying in the field? Are they mushrooms growing there? I'd better check and see. Right down next to one I thought it best to kneel so I could really look and see what these things...

Hot Shots Golf[R] FORE!(Christmas Grab Bag)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... $39.99 It's the PlayStation[R] 2 golf game you've all been waiting for--Hot Shots Golf[R] FORE! This year's version has more than 30 off-the-wall characters that you can choose to tee it up with, including some returning favorites and some...

New York Architecture Game.(Christmas Grab Bag)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... $29.95 Take a historical walking tour of Manhattan's most impressive architectural icons with Prestel's New York Architecture Game. You'll explore 24 of New York's architectural monuments, such as the Empire State Building, Columbia...

High Sierra Duffel.(Christmas Grab Bag)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... $60.00 High Sierra Sport Company offers a variety of reasonably priced bags for everyone. The Cross-sport Duffels just came out in the fall. They're sporty, versatile, and designed for busy, athletic Digest readers. The model pictured...

KidzMouse.(Christmas Grab Bag)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... $19.95-$29.95 Now there's a scroll mouse made just for young adults. Easy to use, small, comfortable, with "sponge-tastic" graphics, the SpongeBob Squarepants scroll mouse is perfect for "tween" hands. Shown here is the SpongeBob model,...

Bracelet-Mate[R].(Christmas Grab Bag)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... $12.99-$24.99 We're found the perfect way for you to carry your lunch money, house-keys, and notes to school without having to carry a big, bulky purse. Bracelet-Mates also leave your hands free to participate in activities such as...

Athens 2004[TM], the official video game of the Olympic Games.(Christmas Grab Bag)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... $39.99 Here's something for all you Olympic fanatics--Athens 2004. This incredible PlayStation[R] 2 game is designed to capture the spirit, emotion, and passion of the Olympic Games. Players can choose one of 64 countries and 800 different...

I Spy Word Scramble.(Christmas Grab Bag)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... S19.99 Okay, you word wizards--check out Briarpatch's new game, I Spy Word Scramble. This great game is based on Scholastic's best-selling book series, I Spy. But this version of I Spy is a race. After turning over the timer, you have two...

Ask Doctor Cory.
November 1, 2004... Dear Dr. Cory: I have very sensitive hands, so whenever I swing on monkey bars, I get blisters right where my fingers connect to my hand. How does this happen? How can I make them go away once I get them? How can this be prevented? Thank...

Christmas carol scramble.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The names of some popular Christmas carols are scrambled here. Can you unscramble them? The number of letters in each word is listed in parentheses. 1. HTEIIWSHARTCMS (5, 9) 2. YWTTOORDJLEHO (3, 2, 3, 5) 3. MAGERAAYNAWIN (4, 2, 1,...