Children's Digest articles from November 2006

Children's Digest archives from November 2006

The Tease.(Poem)
November 1, 2006... The Tease The trees are growing anxious Now that Indian summer's here. "Where is Jack Frost?" they're whispering. "Cold winter's drawing near! "We want to take off these old clothes Of tattered, dusty green ...

Peter's treasure.(Short story)
November 1, 2006... "Chessie, look what I found." I was lying on the rug in my room, watching the rainbow that my mirror makes on the floor at the same time every day. I was wishing that it weren't Thursday, and that Mom wasn't at the hairdresser, and that I...

Understanding your Brain.
November 1, 2006... Understanding your Brain by Rebecca Treays Usborne Books What composes the brain? Sure, it has cells and tissues. But how do we remember things? What happens when we go to sleep and dream? Is electricity in the brain? What is hypnosis, and...

The American Story.(Short story)
November 1, 2006... The American Story by Jennifer Armstrong Alfred A. Knopf Publications Step back in time. Explore worlds past through the pages of The American Story with an exciting treasury of 100 exciting true tales about our nation's history--the...

Can You Feel the Force?
November 1, 2006... Can You Feel the Force? by Richard Hammond Dorling Kindersley Limited Can You Feel the Force explores the weird and wonderful side of physics. Find out why balls bounce but dogs don't. Why fighter pilots have to wear specially tightened...

The Stunning Science of Everything.(Short story)
November 1, 2006... The Stunning Science of Everything by Nick Arnold, Tony De Saulles Scholastic Ready for a whirlwind tour of science? Fasten your seat belt as you take a tour of everything in science from the smallest to the horribly huge in The Stunning...

A typical insect's life story.(Cartoon)
November 1, 2006... 1. Egg develops 2. Larva hatches Dinner time! 3. Insects such as butterflies, beetles and bees change into adults in a pupa. The adult insect emerges from the pupa. 4. Adults become mates Let's make caterpillars! 5....

The United States of America--A State-by-State Guide.
November 1, 2006... The United States of America--A State-by-State Guide by Millie Miller & Cyndi Nelson Scholastic Are you a geography and history buff? Feel like you could compete on Junior Jeopardy? Test your skill. Which state in 1875 became the first to...

The Usborne Book of Everyday Words in Spanish Usborne Books.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
November 1, 2006... The Usborne Book of Everyday Words in Spanish Usborne Books You'll have a great start if you turn through the pages of The Usborne Book of Everyday Words in Spanish. Every page features word after word fo ordinary objects, the stuff...

Book of lists.
November 1, 2006... BOOOK OF LISTS by James Buckley, Jr. and Robert Stremme Scholastic Want to impress your friends with supercool trivia? Need help with homework? Either way, check out the Book of Lists, which is jamming with fascinating lists of worn-out...

Art contest: best from previous entries.
November 1, 2006... Sports pictures were what we asked for, and that's what we got. Here are some of our favorite entries in last issue's Sports category of our Cover Contest. What a workout! For a change of pace, this issue's Cover Contest theme is Baby...

Awesome banana walnut shake.(Recipe)
November 1, 2006... The frozen banana in this shake creates an ice cream-like consistency. The walnuts get so finely ground by the blender that you don't even know they're in there... until you taste it! It's so yummy! Makes 1 1/4 cups Serves 2 (about 1/2...

Cal walnut's wacky word search.
November 1, 2006... Have fun learning all about walnuts while completing this word search puzzle. Search across, down, backward, forward, and diagonally for the 21 words hidden below. HINT: The hidden words appear in bold print in the sentences below. ...

The 12-days-of-Christmas shape-up.
November 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The exercises A partridge in a pear tree A warm-up and a cool-down Two turtle doves Two strong thigh squats Three french hens Three quad stretches Four calling birds Four...

Kicking it with Mia Hamm.(Interview)
November 1, 2006... In the history of soccer, Olympic gold medalist Mia Hamm ranks as one of the sport's brightest stars. Did you know that at 15 Hamm became the first player to play for a national team? At the University of North Carolina, she earned the nickname...

Conversations to Go.(News & Products)
November 1, 2006... Conversations to Go is a small box filled with big questions. Whether at home, on a road trip, or on an airplane, the game will help spark family conversation (and laughter) about money, values, and life. With over 100 thought-provoking,...

Bacteria Farm.(News & Products)
November 1, 2006... "Old MacDonald" never had a farm like this one. Pick up Bacteria Farm and you can grow your own crop of germs. No kidding. You get a first-hand glimpse at the microscopic world of germs. The kit includes Petri dishes, swabs, and gelatin to help...

Money.(News & Products)
November 1, 2006... It's never too early to learn about and save money! Like a piggy bank, only cooler, the three-piece Moonjar Moneybox is inspired by the example of one of America's greatest businessmen, John D. Rockefeller, who reportedly kept three jars on his...

The Visible Man.(News & Products)
November 1, 2006... Looking for your next science fair, Scout, or 4-H project? The Visible Man is a challenging way to learn about human anatomy, covering the skeletal, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, circulatory, and digestive systems. Build a permanent display...

Blokus.(News & Products)
November 1, 2006... Similar to the game of Tetris, Blokus is a competitive game that demands creativity and strategy. Challenge yourself to be the first to place all of your geometric tiles on the game board. Keep in mind that in order to be victorious in this...

Scattergories.(News & Products)
November 1, 2006... Scattergories is a great game that I recommend for people who like word games, such as Scrabble. Race against the clock to write down as many words from specified categories that start with a random letter based on the roll of a die. This...

Jokes & riddles.
November 1, 2006... What happened when the snowgirl fell out with the snowboy? She gave him the cold shoulder. What do snowmen wear on their heads? Ice caps. What do snowmen eat for lunch? Icebergers. Where do snowmen go to dance? ...

Joy.(Best Poem from the Previous Entries)(Poem)
November 1, 2006... Joy is a feeling That we should share with others. Like teachers, neighbors, family, grandpas, friends, plus mothers. What gives me joy? So many things. I'll try to name a few. Some things I've done...

Ask Doctor Cory.
November 1, 2006... Dear Dr. Cory: I have a problem with my weight. I am 48 inches tall, weigh 100 pounds, and I am eleven years old. I'm also a very picky eater, and I spend a lot of time watching TV and play video games. Do you have any suggestions on how...

Thanksgiving word puzzle.
November 1, 2006... Use these turkey-time clues to fill in the Thanksgiving puzzle below. 1. Thanksgiving's season --T-- 2. For good luck, break this with a friend --H-- 3. A fruit made into cider ...