A group of children, entranced with the study of Egypt, play their own Egypt game, are visited by a secret oracle, become involved in a murder, and befriend the Professor before they move on to new interests, such as Gypsies.
Presents photo-illustrated, step-by-step instructions and patterns for twelve craft projects related to the traditions of different peoples throughout the world, including Native Americans, Aborigines, Chinese, Russians, and others.
At the Mud Flat Olympics, if the animals don't win the Deepest Hole Contest, the All-Snail High Hurdles, or the River-Cross Freestyle, they can still come to the picnic after the games and have ice cream for dessert.
This book examines the different types of outdoor schoolyard games, including dodgeball, tag, and skipping, as well as recess activities played by children in 19th century North America.