marbles (game)

When her mother marries Harry, Cynthia finds that she has to adjust to changes in her life at home.

Arthur's Grandma Thora, a marbles champion, trains him for the first-ever Elwood City Marbles Tournament, but does not tell him that she will compete against him.

A little girl proves her skill in a game of marbles.

In 1959, ten-year-old Freedom Jane McKenzie wants to enter and win the marble competition at the Autumn Jubilee and win the title of Marble Queen, but first she must convince Mama that competing with boys is okay.

Andy Shane, with help from Grandma Webb and some marbles, tricks the people who keep stealing his friend Dolores Starbuckle's Halloween pumpkin.

Explores the history of marbles, explains the basic rules of marble-shooting, provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions marble games from around the world, and discusses marble collecting. Includes a glossary and a list of resources.

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