Children's Digest articles from November 2007

Children's Digest archives from November 2007

Thanksgiving.(Poem)
November 1, 2007... Thanksgiving Grace is said across the land: Each family makes a toast. Of all who choose to give today, Tom Turkey gives the most! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Colin's Christmas Candle.(Short story)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Colin walked slowly home from school, scuffing his feet. He looked across the hills at the little Irish fishing village. It did not seem like Christmas Eve. Perhaps this was because it still had not snowed. But...

Christmas caroling: make more than a joyful noise!
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You are invited to a caroling party, and you want your voice to sound its best. You can sing like an angel if you use proper vocal technique. The basics are easy to learn and use. When singing, you use the...

The Voyage of the Beetle.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
November 1, 2007... The Voyage of the Beetle By Anne H. Weaver University of New Mexico Press 80 pages What if you went around the world in 1831-1835 with Charles Darwin, who came up with the idea of natural selection? You could have been there when...

The Braces Journal.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
November 1, 2007... The Braces Journal By D. Price Cider Mill Press, Kennebunkport, Maine 68 pages Brace Yourself! It's not easy having braces. There are adjustments, and pain, and putting those little rubber bands on and off. A simple thing like...

The Boy's Body Book.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
November 1, 2007... The Boy's Body Book By Kelli Dunham Cider Mill Press Book Publishers, Kennebunkport, Maine 111 pages Boy, Are You In For a Wild Ride! Your muscles will get big. Your voice will yelp and growl. Hair will sprout all over your body. What...

Riddle-iculous.(crossword puzzle)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... To finish this crossword puzzle, you must first figure out the riddles. Pick the answers to the riddles from the word bank on the next page. Be careful--only twelve of the words will be used. What has three feet but cannot walk? 3...

Make a holiday gift box.
November 1, 2007... You've probably heard the saying, "Good things come in small packages." If you're giving some small gifts this holiday season, here's a way to make them even more special. You can make beautiful boxes for small presents out of old holiday...

Be an animal tracker!(playing detective)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Most of us are not likely to get a chance to play detective on a "two-legged" crime, but we can all be detectives when it comes to tracking animals. During the summer, you may not be able to see the tracks of animals in your area, but when the...

Revolution in the lunchroom!(preparing lunch)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... No, don't overthrow the lunch ladies; just perk up your midday meal with homemade hunger-hitters like these: GRAB-N-STAB Try a kebab for a change. Chunks of cooked poultry, cheese, and vegetables make great lunchtime munchies. ...

Wind's salad.(Poem)
November 1, 2007... WIND'S SALAD Wind came out of the autumn sky, Collecting leaves as she flew by-- A handful of scarlet, another of gold-- Shiny red berries, and nuts frosty-cold. She mixed them at once...

Jokes & riddles.(Brief article)(Cartoon)
November 1, 2007... Question: What gets bigger the more you take out of it? Answer: A hole! Alaina Carr Texas Question: Where does Dracula keep his money? Answer: In a blood bank! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Delaney Duell Wisconsin...

Fabulous favorites.(drawings)(Drawing)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Here are some of our best art contest entries so far. Turn to page 32 to enter your work. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mandi V. Age: 12 Virginia [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jeannette L. Age: 13 New York ...

Father Christmas.(Santa Claus)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Ho! Ho! Ho! Americans call him Santa Claus. In Australia, they call him Father Christmas. Do you know what they call ol' St. Nick in other countries? 1. Italy --A. Sinterklaas 2. Germany --B. La Befana 3. Holland --C. Julbocken...

The Fire Truck Nightmare.(Page of Poetry)(Poem)
November 1, 2007... The Fire Truck Nightmare Wahoo! Wahoo! The noise rings in my ears. A flash of light goes through the night, Waking people and scaring them to death. A blaze is near that gives people fear. ...

Twenty Tickle Tortures.(Page of Poetry)(Poem)
November 1, 2007... Twenty Tickle Tortures Twickle Twommy Tuckerwures, Livin' down the lane, Got twenty tickle tortures, Never took 'era in with pain. He laughed and he laughed, Until his face turned red. He giggled and he...

Get an art start.
November 1, 2007... We're still waiting to get your art as an entry in our art contest. The topic this issue is open, so you're welcome to submit a piece of art on whatever subject interests you. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Your entry will join all the others...

Ask Doctor Cory.(Column)
November 1, 2007... Dear Dr. Cory: Why didn't Indians ever get measles or smallpox before white men came to America? And how come white men were getting them? Rhett Grand Junction, Colorado Dear Rhett: Invading armies, crowded cities, poor...

Hidden holidays.(puzzle)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... The following words are associated with the winter holidays. Can you find each of them in the puzzle below? Some are printed forward, some backward, and some diagonally. CAROLERS CHRISTMAS CONFETTI COOKIES ...