Traces the history of marbles and marble making, gives instructions for playing various kinds of games, explains related terms, and suggests further activities.
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.