Children's Digest articles from November 2008

Children's Digest archives from November 2008

Gone Again Is Summer.(Poem)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gone Again Is Summer Gone again is summer, And gone her palette, too, Of lacy white, and violet, And deepest cornflower blue. Raindrops fall in shadows Where colors now unfold, ...

Gray wind's thanksgiving.(Short story)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They call me Gray Wind because I run so fast. My master is Cecoyo, known as "the boy who sleeps with a wolf." Cecoyo found me as a puppy--sick, weak, and starving. My mother and sister had died of a terrible...

It's a dog's life: asking your parents for a dog for Christmas? Here's some basic breed information to help you make a wise choice.
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Did you know? * The smallest dogs are Chihuahuas. They weigh about four pounds. * The heaviest dogs are Saint Bernards. They can weigh 200 pounds! * The tallest are Irish wolfhounds. They can grow almost...

Turn over a new leaf.(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Drying Leaves In the fall, leaves turn from green to blazing orange, fire red, and luminous yellow. Did you know that you can make these colors last year-round? Here's what you do. Materials: ...

Jokes & riddles.(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... 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...

Papa Who.(PAGE OF POETRY)(Poem)
November 1, 2008... 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, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

My Dog Naomi.(PAGE OF POETRY)(Poem)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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

Father fitness.(Poem)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Father Fitness At the North Pole, there arose such a clatter, For it seemed that Saint Nick had grown even fatter. "Where are my weights, my jump rope, and bike? I must find my snow boots and go...

Snow sports.(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Listed below are some winter sports or pastimes you can enjoy outdoors. Can you find them hidden in the puzzle? They are written backward, forward, up, down, and diagonally. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BOBSLED CROSS-COUNTRY (skiing)...

Canopy croaker.(tree frogs )(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] High above the South American rain forest floor, a pair of large eyes search for movement. They spot a telltale wiggle barely visible in the dark. Soon a plump beetle waddles into view. Zot! A sticky tongue shoots...

Holiday fill-in fun.(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... These holiday words can be fitted together to make a clever puzzle. Fill in the spaces with the words below to complete the puzzle. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bobsled Caroling Coal Evergreens Fireside Frost ...

Christmas caroling: make more than a joyful noise!
November 1, 2008... [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...

Jump-start your body!(food that Olympic athletes enjoy)(Recipe)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Athletes must have balanced diets to perform at their best. They eat grains, dairy products, vegetables, fruits, and a little meat every day. They need the right fuel to power their bodies to victory. So athletes don't snack on chips,...

Flight of a thousand cranes.
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Japanese tradition holds that an ailing person who folds a thousand cranes will regain their health. The Peace Memorial in Hiroshima, Japan, holds two paper cranes folded by a girl named Sadako Sasaki. Sadako...

Super spud's no dud!(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Here's your chance to make Spud Potato your choice chow in our Fruit and Veggie Election! Ready for some 'tater talk? Listen up! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Change is good! If you're tired of me-just change! I can be baked, fried, boiled,...

Sarah's berry delicious.(SARAH STRAWBERRY)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Now's the time, if you want your Fruit and Veggie Election winner to be sweet and juicy! Sarah is berry eager for you to vote for her! Here she is! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You call that change? It's the same old starch. For a new...

Make a Star of David.(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... The Star of David is a symbol for Jews around the world. For your Hanukkah party, make this six-pointed star. YOU WILL NEED: Scissors Colored paper Pencil Ruler Glue or tape String DIRECTIONS: 1. Cut twelve narrow,...

The Christmas star.(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Those who celebrate Christmas also have a star to symbolize their faith. And like the Star of David, the Christmas star is made of triangles. How many triangles can you find in this star? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Illustrations by...

Ask doctor Cory.(Column)
November 1, 2008... Dear Dr. Cory: My aunt, mom, and I were wondering why our tongues get little bumps or sores on them when we eat sweets such as chocolate, or for my mom--tomatoes? How can we stop the bumps besides eating less candy and tomatoes? ...

Toboggan or nor toboggan?(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] That is the question! A toboggan is not a toboggan anymore when you use the letters of the word "toboggan" to make up other words. See how many different words you can come up with using two letters or more. ...