Children's Digest articles from October 2001

Children's Digest archives from October 2001

WIND'S SALAD.(Poem)
October 1, 2001... 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 and tossed them with ease;...

Something Scary in the Attic.(Short Story)
October 1, 2001... When Susan was scared, her big blue eyes seemed to grow even bigger, and the freckles on her ten-year-old nose stood out even more. Right now, both were highly visible. "Mama, there's something in our attic!" she cried, as she rushed into...

Blast Off to a Space Adventure.
October 1, 2001... The Kennedy Space Center is full of fun for kids your age. Watch a space shuttle blast off, take a mission to Mars, and dine with a real astronaut! Have you ever dreamed of becoming an astronaut one day? It sounds exciting to study the...

Mountain Men.(Review)
October 1, 2001... Mountain Men True Grit and Tall Tales by Andrew Glass Random House, Inc. 39 pages It all started with Lewis and Clark's cross-country trek to the Pacific. President Thomas Jefferson had just bought the Louisiana Purchase from France, more...

You Can Save a Life!
October 1, 2001... If someone's life was in danger, could you help them? It's important to be familiar with CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), the Heimlich maneuver, and Automated External Defibrillators so if an emergency arises, you can be prepared....

My First French Word Book.(Review)
October 1, 2001... My First French Word Book DK Publishing 64 pages Halfway around the globe in France, there are kids just like you. They look the same as you and play the same games, but instead of having dogs for pets, they have les chiens. Why? Because...

Playing Detective at the Doctor's Office.
October 1, 2001... Billy stood in front of his English class nervously arranging his note cards, glancing at his watch, and clearing his throat. As class came to order, Billy started to deliver his speech. To his horror, his mouth had gone completely dry! What...

The World Almanac for Kids 2002.(Review)
October 1, 2001... The World Almanac for Kids 2002 World Almanac Books 336 pages Buying the World Almanac for Kids 2002 is quite possibly the best investment you'll make all year. Jam-packed with anything and everything you ever wanted to know about the...

INSIDE YOUR BODY.
October 1, 2001... Your body is made up of many different parts that work together every minute of every day and night. It is more amazing than any machine or computer. Machines don't eat, run, have feelings, read and learn, or do other things that you do. Even...

Junior Master Gardener Program.
October 1, 2001... 4-H is offering a new program for kids in grades 3-5 called the Junior Master Gardening Program. JMG is a fun way to learn about starting your own garden and what it takes to make it grow. The 4-H motto is, "To make the best better." By...

My First Spanish Word Book.(Review)
October 1, 2001... My First Spanish Word Book DK Publishing 64 pages Do you remember watching Sesame Street? There was a song they always sang teaching the numbers one through ten in Spanish. Do you know the song? For most kids, those are the only Spanish...

Leaf.(Poem)
October 1, 2001... Here I am, here I am, I'm all alone way high in this beautiful sky, At the top of this bare tree. I can see everyone and everything, I can see you as you ride by. Here I am, here I am, My green turns to...

The Attic.(Poem)
October 1, 2001... The old, dusty lampshade, Boxes full of clothes, Toys that have seen better days. Black-and-white photographs of ancestors long dead. The moth-eaten wedding dress left here years ago, Bowling trophies--the...

Jeans.(Poem)
October 1, 2001... My favorite jeans were getting old, And so I bought some yellow dye. But when I dyed them, it turned to mold, So to the jeans, I said bye-bye. Tiffany Cheng Matawan, New Jersey

Guardian Angel.(Poem)
October 1, 2001... When you sleep, I'm always here. Don't be afraid, I am near, Watching over you with lots of love--Your guardian angel from above. Seaver, Inocencio Mechanicsvulle, Virginia

America.(Poem)
October 1, 2001... America, America, America The rolling, majestic mountains Fields of luxurious corn and wheat The polar arctic winds The warm summer breezes People of all races, Mingling together Everyone sharing wishes,...

"The Human Body".(Review)
October 1, 2001... "The Human Body" A presentation of The Learning Channel and BBC Worldwide 40 minutes What does it mean to be human? To have a beating heart? To use our brains? Being a human goes far beyond simple definition. "The Human Body" takes a look...

The Corn Stalker.(Poem)
October 1, 2001... In the crispy field of gold, There is a monster, I've been told. It's big and loud and made of armor. It's hungry, too. It ate the farmer! From inside, he watches while The beast knocks down a dusty aisle Of empty...