Highlights for Children articles from August 2003

Highlights for Children archives from August 2003

The giraffe.(Poem)
August 1, 2003... The Giraffe The 2 f's in giraffe are like 2 giraffes running through the word giraffe The 2 f's run through giraffe like 2 giraffes

Find the pictures.
August 1, 2003... Find the Pictures Can you find each of these pictures at another place in this book? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Dear Readers.(Editorial)
August 1, 2003... I smiled when I read "A Fishing Trip," our story in words and pictures on page 8. It made me remember all the wonderful fishing trips I took with my own grandfather and my favorite uncle when I was a kid. I caught plenty of tiny fish, just my...

Nature in the round.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Maps show where things are. Some maps show cities and highways; others chart the stars. You can make another kind of map, a Nature-in-the-Round map, that will show the nature in your own area. For each map, you'll need unlined paper, a...

Chickcharnies and guava duff: a Bahamian tale.(Short Story)
August 1, 2003... Sister Felice walked out of her house to the clearing at the edge of the forest. "Good morning, Barque," she said to a skinny one-eyed dog. She put a pan of water next to him and scratched behind his ear. "Good morning, Cheve," she...

A fishing trip.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Grandpa invited Maribeth to go fishing. They drove to the lake in Grandpa's truck. Grandpa brought a special pole for Maribeth. It was just her size! Maribeth and Grandpa stood beside the lake. They held their poles still. Their lines...

Trap an air bubble.(Science Corner)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... In a sink or bathtub holding four or five inches of water, spread a wet washcloth on top of the water. Partly close your fist and stick it up under the center of the cloth to raise it out of the water. Then lower your fist slowly. As the cloth...

I wonder ...(Science Corner)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... how a camel keeps the dust out of its eyes and nose. The camel's eyelashes are long and curly. They block dust from getting into the camel's eyes. The camel can also close its nostrils tightly to shut out dust and dirt.

Two shadows.(Science Corner)
August 1, 2003... Can you place an object in a spot where it makes two shadows?

Dinosaur days.(Science Corner)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... If you had a pet T. rex, what would you name him? Brendan Gallagher, Age 7 California If I had a pet T. rex, I'd call him Sir. And I'd be sure to keep plenty of dino chow in his bowl at all times. How many bones need to be...

What did the Earth say to the Sun?(Science Corner)
August 1, 2003... Answer: "You light up my life."

You showed us!
August 1, 2003... Last February, we asked you to show us what makes you happy. Thanks for sharing your artwork with us! We wish we could publish all the pictures of your favorite places and things. Here are just a few. Arunya Katoppo, Age 8 New...

Mystery of the mud nest.
August 1, 2003... "Yikes!" Lightning flashes. Thunder rumbles. Giant raindrops thump onto my head and shoulders. I dash into my tent in northern Argentina. The land around me is a barren desert. Goats have eaten most of the grass and shrubs. Thorns and...

Table tennis.(Hidden Pictures[TM])
August 1, 2003... In this big picture find the toothbrush, dinosaur, bell, banana, pennant, ring, crown, mushroom, fish, spoon, chicken, pencil, and paper clip. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Can you find these Hidden Pictures[TM] on page 14? banana fish...

Magic letters.
August 1, 2003... By changing just one letter in each word below, you can turn an object into an animal. 1. ball 2. cot 3. road 4. box 5. house 6. seat 7. boat 8. snare ANSWERS: Here are the answers we came up...

Riddles.
August 1, 2003... 1. How do you scold an elephant? John Nicholas, Nova Scotia 2. What do you call a lawyer's house? Tasha Comstock, Texas 3. What is harder to catch the faster you run? Jordin Kelow, Alabama 4. Why did the boy put...

A moo-ving experience.
August 1, 2003... When Adam Smith looks out his window, he sees beautiful cows and peaceful pastures. Adam helps his dad care for 50 Hereford cows on his family's beef cattle farm. "When I was real little, I was afraid of them. They seemed so big," Adam...

The timbertoes.
August 1, 2003... Tommy and Spot took a walk. "Come back, Spot!" Where did Spot go? "Here, Spot!" Tommy went into the cave. Soon he was lost. "Help! Help!" Mabel ran to tell Pa. "We'll find him." "Tommy! Where are you?"...

Why tides?(Science Letters)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... How come there is low tide and high tide? Ian Du, Age 7 California Many people have wondered what makes the oceans rise and fall on the world's beaches twice a day. Those tides are caused by the force of the Moon's gravity and the...

Matching.
August 1, 2003... Look at each pig on the left. Find one like it on the right.

Waterhouse Hawkins: dinosaur artist.
August 1, 2003... Once, almost no one knew what a dinosaur looked like. Then, in 1852, an amazing artist named Waterhouse Hawkins teamed up with Sir Richard Owen, the scientist who created the word "dinosaur." Working together, they gave the world its first look...

When our family bands together.(Poem)
August 1, 2003... When Our Family Bands Together On a soft-lit summer evening when the mountain palmed the moon, all the people in the valley gathered in to hear a tune. And their tippy-toes were tappin' while their shoulders...

For wee folks.
August 1, 2003... * Who is playing? * Who is working? * What job would you like to have? * How can you prepare for it?

Jokes.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Louis: "Why are you jumping up and down?" Patrick: "Mom forgot to shake my medicine before I took it." Sam Bodmer, Illinois A woman was told that if she swam all the way across the ocean, she would get a million dollars. She...

Goofus and Gallant[R].
August 1, 2003... Goofus whines. "I'll be out in a few minutes!" Gallant talks calmly. Gallant is ready on time.

Circle of winners.(You Can Make It!)
August 1, 2003... 1. With an adult's help, cut a clean plastic 2-liter bottle in half. Trim the edge of the top half to smooth any sharp edges. 2. Thread an 18-inch-long ribbon through the bottle's spout from the inside. Fold a half-inch of the ribbon over...

Wish you were ... where?(You Can Make It!)
August 1, 2003... 1. Place a postcard picture-side down. 2. Draw lines with a pencil to create puzzle pieces, and then cut along the lines. The more pieces you make and the more curved they are, the more challenging the puzzle will be. 3. Flip the...

Bring this bag to the beach.(You Can Make It!)
August 1, 2003... 1. Use tacky glue to glue a shoelace along one edge of a washcloth. Glue another shoelace to the opposite edge. 2. Glue two sides and the bottom of another washcloth to the first. Be sure to leave the top open. 3. Knot a piece of yarn...

Make it and take it.(You Can Make It!)
August 1, 2003... 1. Clean a plastic potato-chip canister. Remove the cap and punch two holes near the top of the canister on opposite sides. 2. For a carrying handle, thread three feet of string, yarn, or cord through one hole and tie a large bead to the...

Create a little red crab.(You Can Make It!)
August 1, 2003... 1. Cut tissue paper into one-inch squares and crumple each one. Glue them to the top and sides of a clean jar lid. 2. Twist five chenille sticks together in the middle. Spread these apart and glue them to the inside of the lid to form the...

"Bringin' in the Drive".
August 1, 2003... Snow is melting. White water swells rivers into raging torrents. The log drive is on! For more than one hundred years along Maine's navigable rivers, spring meant one thing--the river drive. Men herded millions of long logs downriver on...

Benjy's great name hunt.(Short Story)
August 1, 2003... "I don't think it's fair," Benjy said to his mom. They were taking off their jackets in the hall, which was decorated with photos from both sides of the family. Some were Dad's relatives, with names like Joseph and Siobhan. Some were Mom's...

Conversation with a Dog.(Poem)
August 1, 2003... Conversion With a Dog Here he sits At my feet, Telling me It's time to eat. His stare is piercing, Like a shout, Telling me He must go out. He brings his bone, And that's his way ...

Racer.(Nature Watch)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Did You Know? The racer gets its name from the fast escape it can make, slithering through the grass. Like some other snakes, the racer can imitate the rattlesnake, which is poisonous. If the racer feels cornered, it can vibrate its tail in dry...

Thinking.
August 1, 2003... * How do you keep cool in hot weather? * How do wild animals stay cool? How do pets? * How did people keep cool before air conditioning?

Wild man.
August 1, 2003... Nicknames get slapped on guys for crazy reasons. Flash Jackson is the slowest kid on our block. Tiny Morgan towered over his mom before he'd turned eleven. But Wild Man's nickname was perfectly legit. Whenever he pitched, at least one out...

Wood Duck.(Our Own Pages)
August 1, 2003... Wood Duck [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Thurman Brown, Age 10 Texas

The World Goes Round.(Our Own Pages)(Poem)
August 1, 2003... The World Goes Round The world goes round when it's sunny or gray. The world goes round even on a snowy day. The world goes round in pain and sorrow. The world goes round with many tomorrows. ...

Flowers in a Vase.(Our Own Pages)
August 1, 2003... Flowers in a Vase [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Grant Wheeler, Age 7 Missouri

In My Garden.(Our Own Pages)(Poem)
August 1, 2003... In My Garden In my garden there stands a crow, but when the wind comes, watch him blow. In my garden the cricket chirps at night. Ah, my garden is such a pretty sight. In my garden I grow fruit, and it comes...

I Forgot My Homework.(Our Own Pages)(Poem)
August 1, 2003... I Forgot My Homework Oh, I forgot my homework. Oh, what a drag. Oh, I forgot my homework. I forgot to put it in my bookbag. Oh, what should I do? Oh, what should I say? Should I tell my teacher My...

I Wish.(Our Own Pages)(Poem)
August 1, 2003... I Wish I wish I were a little star so I could fly up really far because it would be so nice to see what is under me. Brittany Klinger, Age 10 Pennsylvania

Friends.(Our Own Pages)(Poem)
August 1, 2003... Friends Friends are always there for you to tell you that they care. Friends are always there to give you advice and a shoulder to lean on. They're there through rough and tough through thick and through...

Wonderful Tree and I.(Our Own Pages)
August 1, 2003... Wonderful Tree and I [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Alice Lee, Age 7 California

The Dream of Peace.(Our Own Pages)(Poem)
August 1, 2003... The Dream of Peace Sweat rolls down his face as he steps up to the podium. An ocean of people before him. All different, but all equal. When his face appears, a silence passes ...

Playing My Flute.(Our Own Pages)
August 1, 2003... Playing My Flute [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Robin Bury, Age 10 South Dakota

A True Story.(Our Own Pages)(Short Story)
August 1, 2003... A True Story I was sitting outside one summer day. And I noticed a caterpillar making a cocoon. As I sat there and watched, I noticed a spider getting way too close to the caterpillar. So I took a stick and...

All alone.(Our Own Pages)(Brief Article)(Poem)
August 1, 2003... All alone New again Another day Full of pain But you turn And see someone Who asks, "Will you be my friend?" Asad Khan, Age 11 Oklahoma

King Conch.(Our Own Pages)
August 1, 2003... King Conch [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Andrew Varkaris Age 8 Ontario

If I Could Fly.(Our Own Pages)(Poem)
August 1, 2003... If I Could Fly If I could fly I would soar through the sky and use my wings for things. I would fly so high I would touch the sky. I would sleep in the clouds and sit on the moon, and I would bring you,...

Windy City--Chicago.(Our Own Pages)
August 1, 2003... Windy City--Chicago [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ryan Raupach, Age 6 Illinois

Last Seconds.(Our Own Pages)(Poem)
August 1, 2003... Last Seconds As I fly to the rim like Michael Jordan, my sweat's dripping down my face like a speeding raindrop. My teammates with their fingers crossed cheer me on, and I defend my position. As I...

The bear family.
August 1, 2003... Grandma: I brought something for you. Poozy: What is it? Woozy: Oh, old photos. Grandma: You can add them to the family album. Poozy: Is this you sailing a boat? Grandma: Yes. That's my favorite sport! Mom: Grandma is...

Headwork.
August 1, 2003... Start at the beginning and see how far you can go, thinking of good answers from your own head. Can you move your nose without touching it? Can you move your eyebrows? What day comes before Saturday? Try to say "pickle" with your...

As cheerful as cheerful can be.(Short Story)
August 1, 2003... Miss Dinsmore lived all alone in a little gray house with a white front door. "It's a nice little house," Miss Dinsmore said. "But I wish it looked more cheerful. Maybe I should paint it a bright, pretty color. Then it will be as cheerful...

Not my job.(Dear Highlights)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2003... When my sister is supposed to be doing her jobs, she always gives me the jobs. What should I do? Eric L., California Pick a time when your parents aren't busy, and ask to talk to them. Let them know that you are willing to do your...

Nervous swimmer.(Dear Highlights)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2003... When I go to swim meets, I feel nervous and shaky. What can I do? Alexis H., Georgia Being nervous before a competition or a performance is very common. If you begin to feel scared at a swim meet, take a moment to sit quietly and take...

Too busy.(Dear Highlights)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2003... There are too many things to do in a day, but the day is too short for me. Jake S., New York It helps to make a list of all the things you'd like to accomplish each day. First, include the most important things you must do, such as...

Lonely at church.(Dear Highlights)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2003... When I go to church, nobody talks to me. I try to talk to them, but I am shy and don't know what to say. Sonja S., Nebraska It usually helps just to smile and greet others with a friendly "hello." That is often all it takes to get...

Busy beach.
August 1, 2003... 1 Below are three water-related words. Rearrange the letters of each word to form three water-related places. leak canoe seahorse (Hint: Part of this word won't change.) 2 August is the eighth month of the year. In this scene,...