Children's Digest articles from September 2002

Children's Digest archives from September 2002

Summer's End.(Poem)
September 1, 2002... Summer's End It's time for school; Summer's gone away. The bus will drive by Surely any day. We will see our friends, The new and the old. And leaves will fall, Both the red and gold. Homework...

Encountering.(Short Story)
September 1, 2002... "Mom, come look," Natalie called through the open screen door. "That crazy Fran across the street is doing it again." Mom came out and sat on the front steps beside Natalie. "Honey, you shouldn't call people crazy. It isn't polite....

Jump into a healthy habit.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... You may not know it, but jumping rope is no longer an activity of rhymes and counting games. Jumping rope is now an event of speed, power, creativity, and how long you can keep jumping. Tricky moves like double and triple unders, handsprings,...

Getting AAAs, not ZZZs, in the classroom.
September 1, 2002... Teachers take it personally when you snooze in their classes. Here's how to stay sharp, focused, and on the A list. Posture-Perfect Sit with your head and shoulders up and your back straight. Slouching can cramp your shoulders and...

Web Rombyte: need help with your homework?
September 1, 2002... Now all you have to do is use your computer instead of the library. Homeworkspot.com is an index of great Web sites that can provide answers and activities on the homework you are given at school. Who knows, you may like the activities so much...

Best friend fun. (Page of Poetry).(Poem)
September 1, 2002... Best Friend Fun Jordan and I, well, you could say We just play basketball and go shopping at the mall; That's what we do. I guess that's what us best friends do. We do our hair and ride bikes through the...

What Ifs. (Page of Poetry).(Poem)
September 1, 2002... What Ifs I fell asleep right on my bed, As those "What If" bugs got inside my ear. I shivered in my bed with fear, Hoping those "What If" bugs wouldn't get inside my ear. What if I fail that hard exam? ...

Laughter. (Page of Poetry).(Poem)
September 1, 2002... Laughter Laughter is a happy thing. It makes us want to jump and sing. It is something no money could ever buy. We laugh at things that make no sense. Why? It's because it lifts your spirit. It is a good...

Not Fair. (Page of Poetry).(Poem)
September 1, 2002... Not Fair Jimmy yells, "Not fair!" Cindy yells," 'Tis too!" Jimmy yells, "Says who?" Then Mother yells, "Be quiet, both of you!" Jimmy looks at Cindy, Cindy looks at Jimmy. "Not fair? "'Tis too!" Linda...

The Deluxe Transitive Vampire. (Grammar Award Winner).
September 1, 2002... by Karen Elizabeth Gordon Author Karen Elizabeth Gordon has taken the English language out of the classroom and put it into her own hands to create this "handbook of grammar:' Gordon keeps everything as simple as can be in The Deluxe...

Do you know what CPR is?(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... CPR is cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and although it sounds scary, it can save your life. In fact, 1 1-year-old Kylie McFatridge used the CPR training that she learned to save her brother, Justin. He lived after almost drowning because she...

Johnny Appleseed. (History Award Winner).
September 1, 2002... by Will Moses The old folk tales started to bother me after I heard them a million times. They are always the same stories with the same endings. Author Will Moses has taken a typical folk tale and made it into a story that relates to...

The United States of America: a state-by-state guide. (Geography Award Winner).
September 1, 2002... by Millie Miller and Cyndi Nelson How much do you know about the state you live in? What is your state bird? How about the state flower? What is your state's nickname? If you're clueless to the answers, then it's time to check out this new...

The Kids' Guide to First Aid: all about bruises, burns, stings, sprains & other ouches. (Health Education Award Winner).
September 1, 2002... by Karen Buhler Gale, R.N. Do you know what to do in case of an emergency? The Kids' Guide to First Aid shows you what to do if you have a nosebleed, sunburn, or splinter. OUCH? Beestings hurt, but in First Aid you can learn how to remove...

Tough Traveler Cayuga Backpack: $45.00. (Product Potpourri).(Product Announcement)
September 1, 2002... School can be rough on your backpack; chances are, your old one is a little worn out. The Tough Traveler Cayuga Backpack makes it easy for you to carry lots of books by having padded shoulder straps. Do you want a backpack in your favorite...

Kettle Valley Real Fruit Snacks: 3 for $1.00. (Product Potpourri).(Product Announcement)
September 1, 2002... Not a big fan of fruits and vegetables, but Mom tells you to eat them, anyway? Kettle Valley Real Fruit Snacks taste great and are good for you! You can enjoy Raspberry, Sour Apple, Strawberry, Tropical, and Wildberry; meanwhile, Mom will be...

Blurt! The Webster's Game of Word Racing: $25.00. (Product Potpourri).(Product Announcement)
September 1, 2002... Quick! What is the word for "a sweet, dried grape?" Raisin is the answer, but were you fast enough? In Blurt, The Webster's Game of Word Racing, one player reads a definition out loud while all the other players race to be the first to blurt...

Ask Doctor Cory.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2002... Dear Dr. Cory: I have been wondering what causes mental retardation in people. Can you tell me? It seems unfair that the people who have it have to suffer. Can you get it when you are a grown-up? How do you get it? Tell me, how can I help?...