Children's Digest articles from September 2006

Children's Digest archives from September 2006

Autumn Alive.(Poem)
September 1, 2006... Autumn Alive Summer's a noun that lies dozing In butter-warm hours, In bee songs and flowers, And leaf-cool (shhh, do not disturb Till Autumn). But Autumn's a--verb! It's scarlet at treetop and curb. It's...

What big teeth you have.(halloween dressing)
September 1, 2006... This whole thing started two days before Halloween. I was biking home from my paper route when I heard this terrible howling. AAAAAAAAAHHHOOOOOOOOO! I slammed on the brakes and skidded to a stop. This was definitely NOT a dog howling. It...

Pumpkin's poem.
September 1, 2006... To make the pumpkin's poem appear, color the Ds and Js orange. Color the Qs and Xs black. Color the Ys and Zs green. Read the remaining letters from left to right, row by row. Did you find the poem? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Whenever you...

Jokes & riddles.
September 1, 2006... Question: What did one leaf say to the other leaf? Answer: Leaf me alone! Patrick Wilson Texas Question: Why did the Turkey cross the road? Answer: To show the chicken it could be done. Katherine Durkee Michigan...

Shakespeare for Kids: His Life and Times.
September 1, 2006... Shakespeare for Kids: His Life and Times by Colleen Aagesen and Margie Blumberg Chicago Review Press Travel back to Elizabethan England in Shakespeare for Kids: His Life and Times. Featuring 21 creative activities, the book teaches you how...

Batter Up Kids: Sensational Snacks.(Brief article)(Book review)
September 1, 2006... Batter Up Kids: Sensational Snacks by Barbara Beery Gibbs Smith, Publisher Make healthy, tasty treats with Batter Up Kids: Sensational Snacks--packed with 30 fun and simple recipes and even a chef's apron. With yummy snacks like Groovy...

The cardboard box book.
September 1, 2006... The Cardboard Box Book by Danny, Jake, and Niall Walsh Watson-Guptill Publications Build a zoo, an aquarium, a house, or even a rocket with empty boxes and a little help from The Cardboard Box Book. Whether you have a few minutes or a few...

Faces, Places, and Inner Spaces: A Guide to Looking at Art.(Brief article)(Book review)
September 1, 2006... Faces, Places, and Inner Spaces: A Guide to Looking at Art by Jean Sousa Abrams Books for Young Readers Ever wonder why do people create art? Faces, Places, and Inner Spaces: A Guide to Looking at Art takes you on a fascinating journey...

The Library Book.(Brief article)(Book review)
September 1, 2006... The Library Book by Maureen Sawa Tundra Books The Library Book is long overdue. Check out how the first library evolved into today's virtual library. Read tales of the first bookmobile--40 camels trained to carry 117,000 books in...

Amazing Leonardo da Vinci Inventions You Can Build Yourself.
September 1, 2006... Amazing Leonardo da Vinci Inventions You Can Build Yourself by Maxine Anderson Nomad Press From fantastic flying machines and webbed gloves to "plastic glass" and self-propelled tanks, Amazing Leonardo da Vinci Inventions You Can Build...

The Last Apprentice-Curse of the Bane.(Brief article)(Book review)
September 1, 2006... The Last Apprentice-Curse of the Bane by Joseph Delaney Greenwillow Books Joseph Delaney's new book, The Last Apprentice-Curse of the Bane, is a thriller. In the book we find the apprentice Thomas J. Ward heading toward Priestown with his...

With a Little Luck: Surprising Stories of Amazing Discoveries.(Brief article)(Book review)
September 1, 2006... With a Little Luck: Surprising Stories of Amazing Discoveries by Dennis Brindell Fradin Dutton Children's Books How do geniuses, explorers, and inventors make breakthroughs? The recipe to discovery includes a careful blend of curiosity,...

The Kentucky Derby Louisville, Kentucky.
September 1, 2006... THE KENTUCKY DERBY Since 1875 this classic American horse race has taken place annually on the first Saturday in May. The distance of the race is 1.25 miles, and the race lasts just two minutes or so. At stake is a million dollars in prize...

Tour America: A Journey Through Poems and Art.(Brief article)(Book review)
September 1, 2006... Tour America: A Journey Through Poems and Art by Diane Siebert chronicle books Travel on an armchair journey to places like the Badlands, Cadillac Ranch and Cape Canaveral with Tour America: A Journey Through Poems and Art. The book...

Las Vegas Nevada.(Poem)
September 1, 2006... LAS VEGAS NEVADA Las Vegas glitters in the night And shimmers in the day; She opens arms of neon light To those who come her way With hopes of placing one good bet And finding Lady Luck While playing...

Art contest. Theme: trees and flowers.
September 1, 2006... BEST from previous entries. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NO PICTURE Charlotte Mayer Age: 10 California [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] April Serraino Age: 12 Kansas [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tabitha Darnell ...

Boo!
September 1, 2006... Boo! A bright flash of lightning, A gigantic crash of thunder. Are you scared? If so, you might suffer from a mild form of astraphobia--fear of thunderstorms. Match the other phobias to...

Halloween past and present.
September 1, 2006... The night is dark, except for the light of the crackling bonfires. The eerie chants of Druid (DROO-id) priests offering gifts to Samhain, their sun god, drift down from the wooded hills of ancient England. For three days the celebration...

Take a shot at this.
September 1, 2006... We all need special protection against disease. See if you can locate all of the diseases for which we need immunization! They are written forward, backward, horizontally, vertically, and diagonally. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Rubella ...

Summertime.(Poem)
September 1, 2006... Summertime Roses are red, Violets are blue, Summer is here, And so are you. The flowers are blooming. Let's not wait. Let's go outside, And rollerskate. It's time for bed, Turn out the...

Announcing the Children's Digest[R] poetry contest.
September 1, 2006... For centuries, poets have inspired and entertained us, often opening the windows on new ways of looking at the way we live. Can you describe a picture or idea in poetic form? You can use rhyme, light verse, or free verse. Need further...

Do you need help keeping your room tidy?(Baby BEC)
September 1, 2006... Do you need help keeping your room tidy? Baby BEC is a cool new doll that stores all of your favorite accessories. Her hands and feet organize your earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and sunglasses. Her bonnet, purse, and dress have lots of room...

As a secret agent, you need high-tech tools to complete daring missions.(Spy Video Car from Spy Gear)
September 1, 2006... As a secret agent, you need high-tech tools to complete daring missions. The Spy Video Car from Spy Gear will assist you with your toughest assignments. Use the RC vehicle for remote surveillance while the single LCD lens keeps your secrets...

Tuning in.(iH30 Boom Box)
September 1, 2006... Listen to your favorite music anywhere with the iH30 Boom Box. It carries a rich sound with a built-in dock that allows you to play and charge an iPod or iPod Shuffle, and the system supports other MP3 players and audio devices. Tune into your...

QOLF, anyone?
September 1, 2006... Ready for a new twist on an old game? Created in South Africa, a new game titled QOLF (pronounced KWALF) offers a fun and fast-paced alternative to traditional lawn and indoor family games. A cross between golf and croquet, QOLF comes with...

Ask Doctor Cory.(riskfactors of malaria, nausea and Digestive system abnormalities)
September 1, 2006... Dear Dr. Cory: I am twelve years old and get bug bites very easily. My mom says that I have some juice-like stuff within my body. I don't know what is wrong, and I was wondering if you could help me! I would like to read what you think....

Fall leaves.
September 1, 2006... Beautifully colored leaves signal the approach of fall. Can you find the ten tree names written backward, forward, up, down, and diagonally in the puzzle? ASH BIRCH ELM HICKORY MAPLE MULBERRY OAK SASSAFRAS...