Children's Digest articles from November 2005

Children's Digest archives from November 2005

Fred the fly.
November 1, 2005... "MY DAD THINK'S FLIES ARE DIRTY, FRED," I SAID, "AND HE HATES IT WHEN YOU SKATE ON HIS BALD HEAD! SO TODAY HE SAYS I GOTTA GO OUT AND BUY A SWATTER, AND WHEN HE COMES HOME HE WANTS TO SEE YOU DEAD!" "IT'S A SHAME HE DOESN'T LIKE HE," SAID...

Christmas tree quiz.
November 1, 2005... Everyone knows what a Christmas tree is, but few people know much about them. Take this quiz to test your knowledge. 1. Why did the ancient Chinese think pine trees were magic? A. They smell good. B. They stay green all winter. ...

Two-dollar tree.(Short Story)
November 1, 2005... It's going to be a great Christmas, Eric thought. He wrestled another spiky evergreen out of the pickup truck. Now that he was ten, Eric was old enough--old enough to help his father with the family Christmas tree lot. Eric had worked...

Jokes & riddles.
November 1, 2005... Question: Why did the chicken cross the road? Answer: To prove to the possum it could be done. Mary Oppegaard North Carolina Question: What do you call a soybean run over in the road? Answer: A tofu patty! Kylie...

When the encyclopedia meets the Web.
November 1, 2005... The workings of science can be overwhelming when first introduced, but gaining a working, basic understanding of the natural world is important for all people--young and old. The Google E.encyclopedia Science (Dorling Kindersley Ltd.) is a good...

Explore the universe.(Scholastic Atlas of Space )
November 1, 2005... What is the farthest planet from the Sun? Most people would say Pluto, and they would be right--most of the time. Occasionally, Neptune is at the edge of the Solar System because it has crossed into Pluto's orbit. Think that's interesting? ...

Jack & Jill National Spelling Bee.
November 1, 2005... CAN YOU SPELL S-U-C-C-E-S-S? Grand Prizes Trip with teacher or parent to Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2006 * Defibrillator for your school * New Raleigh Bike * Cram Globe * Pedometer The Early Bird Gets the...

All I want for Christmas is a Tulip Time trip.(Calendar)
November 1, 2005... 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 22,...

It's time to find out the psychology of you: author Jonni Kincher is going to help you find the inner part of you.(Psychology for Kids)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
November 1, 2005... Are you an extrovert or an introvert? An optimist or a pessimist? Right-brained or left-brained? To learn more about yourself, check out Psychology for Kids (Free Spirit Publishing). Psychology is the study of human thoughts, feelings, and...

What's your style?(about your personality)
November 1, 2005... Study your signature. Then circle each phrase under "What You See" that describes your writing. Read the explanations under "What This Says About You" to learn what your signature says about your personality. Sign your full name here: ...

I is for Idea.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
November 1, 2005... "Begin an invention journey from letter A to Z, Then think of a new idea, and an inventor you can be." I is for Idea, An Inventions Alphabet (Sleeping Bear Press) is not only packed with interesting information about inventors and their...

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa.(THERE IS A SANTA)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... Editor's Note: One hundred and eight years ago, a girl named Virginia O'Hanlon fretted because some of her friends insisted there was no Santa Claus. She turned to a newspaper called the New York Sun for reassurance, and the answer she received...

How to style your Christmas: let's make this Christmas more beautiful and fun.(The Usborne Book of Christmas Art Ideas )
November 1, 2005... Not only is The Usborne Book of Christmas Art Ideas (EDC Publishing) amazing to look at, but you can also create some absolutely beautiful Christmas cards, decorations, wrapping paper, gift tags, and boxes. Just follow the clear, simple...

It's a dog's life.
November 1, 2005... Asking your parents for a dog for Christmas? Here's some basic breed information to help you make a wise choice. Parson Russell Terrier (changed from Jack Russell Terrier effective April 1, 2003) Did you know? * The smallest dogs...

In the doghouse.
November 1, 2005... Find the names of 25 breeds of dogs in the puzzle below. You will find them up, down, backward, forward, and diagonally. BASSET HOUND BEAGLE BOXER BULLDOG CHIHUAHUA CHOW COCKER SPANIEL COLLIE DACHSHUND...

Dog Tote.
November 1, 2005... Dog Tote $240.00 This bling-bling dog tote has all the bells and whistles--easy to personalize with the removeable collar and rhinestone letters, heart-shaped identification tag, padded strap that can also be used as a leash or to pull...

Pro Plan "Rally to Rescue" Pet Collars.(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... Pro Plan "Rally to Rescue" Pet Collars $5.00 Most Digest readers probably already have a "Live Strong" bracelet. Now here's a bracelet you can feel good about wearing: Purina has created a bracelet and matching pet collar to help raise...

Poochie-Bells.(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... Poochie-Bells $12.95-$19.95 Are those Christmas bells ringing? No, they're Poochie-Bells, rung by Shaggy, letting everyone know he needs to go outside to do his business. The bells are hung on the inside of the outside door, at a height...

Building your own wood product.(The Kids Building Workshop)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
November 1, 2005... Author Craig Robertson and his family are going to teach you how to build things with hand tools. Remember when you were just a kid, and made keepsake boxes out of Popsicle sticks? Well, move over, sticks; make room for lumber and hand...

Tool test.
November 1, 2005... Find the names of 15 tools in the puzzle below. You'll find them up, down, backward, forward, and diagonally. BLOCK PLANE CLAMPS COMPASS CORDLESS DRILL DRILL HAMMER HANDSAW JIGSAW MEASURING TAPE ...

Papa Who.(PAGE OF POETRY)(Poem)
November 1, 2005... Papa Who Papa who always made funny faces And asked me if I would like to cook with him Who was a teddy bear, always ready for a hug Who was the fountain of youth, so full of life Who had...

Alone.(PAGE OF POETRY)(Poem)
November 1, 2005... Alone Alone is a drop of water on a snowy white day Alone is when you feel no one cares Alone is when you have nowhere to go or no one to go to Alone is when someone you love very much dies ...

My Dog Naomi.(PAGE OF POETRY)(Poem)
November 1, 2005... My Dog Naomi My dog's name is Naomi. She is funny and fat. Sometimes she likes to act like a cat, And her cute little ears make her look like a bat! Rianna Campagne Arizona

LAVA[R] Resin Motion And Glitter Lamps.(GIFT GRAB BAG)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... $24.99-$29.99 If you think the original LAVA lamps are cool, then check out these new lamps--Flame, Good Girl/Bad Girl, Diamond Plate, and Tribal. Hand-sculpted to create a groovy 3-D effect, the Resin Motion and Glitter Lamps add a new twist...

Kidz Gear headphones for kids.(GIFT GRAB BAG)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... $19.95 These headphones sound so fantastic, you'll have to hide them from your older sibs and parents. Headphones for Kids are made with the same high-quality, high-performance components found in many adult headphones, yet are extremely...

aWowwee's RoboPet[TM].(GIFT GRAB BAG)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... $99.00 We've found the perfect substitute in case your parents won't let you have a puppy for Christmas. This futuristic replica of a real puppy is extremely life-like: trainable (responds to positive and negative reinforcement), able to...

USAopoly.(GIFT GRAB BAG)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... $34.95 More board games are played by families from Thanksgiving to Christmas than at any other time of the year. This year families will be playing new. hot games from USAopoly. Monopoly: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Collector's...

3-in-1 soccer net.(GIFT GRAB BAG)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... $129.95 Get outside, get some exercise, and have tons of high-kicking fun! The 3-in-1 Soccet Net (84" x 60") has a traditional goal, a rebound net that sends the ball flying back, and a target shot net with two reinforced goal holes. This...

Rattle Rox[TM].(GIFT GRAB BAG)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... $4.99 Overbreak introduces the perfect stocking stuffer, Rattle Rox. Rattle Rox are two oblong-shaped magnets that create a revolutionary rattling sound when they come together. Rattle Rox can be tossed, flipped, and spun. You can also...

Beacon Street Girls velvet barrel bag.(GIFT GRAB BAG)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... $34.00 Make a grand entrance at your next sleepover! This stylish velvet barrel bag glitters with rhinestone lettering, is lined with durable pink nylon, and makes a perfect overnight or weekend bag for any diva. An embroidered BSG logo on...

Star*Kick.(GIFT GRAB BAG)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... $12.95 Check out the most versatile and fun soccer trainer on the market--Star*Kick. This trainer offers a "hands-free" challenge that will improve reaction time and coordination in both feet for maximum flexibility. It also helps develop...

Ask Doctor Cory.
November 1, 2005... Dear Dr. Cory: I've been praying for this guy at our church named Bob who has cancer. But I have no idea what that is. Do you? Please tell me what it is. Ingrid Alabama Dear Ingrid: Cancer starts when body cells begin to...

Quads vs. Hams.
November 1, 2005... Your quadriceps muscles are naturally stronger than your hamstring muscles. But to prevent injuries such as a tear in the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament), it is very important, especially for girls who play sports, to make the hamstrings as...

Dieting to be thin.
November 1, 2005... According to the National Eating Disorders Association: * 81 percent of t 0-year-olds are afraid of being fat * 46 percent of 9- to 11-year-olds are "sometimes" or "very often" on diets * 95 percent of all dieters will regain their...

Winter.(Poem)
November 1, 2005... Winter It's chilly outside, you must abide. There's nothing that you can do, So put on your snowpants And do a warming dance Get ready for the outside. Snowflakes falling, the day is calling For you to...