Hopscotch articles from February 1999

Hopscotch archives from February 1999

Rabbits: Hare Raising!(raising rabbits )
February 1, 1999... Did you know there are 45 breeds of domestic rabbits - that a rabbit has from 22 to 26 teeth? Also did you know that rabbits have five toes on their front feet but only four on their back feet? Jessica Emrick knows these facts and almost...

Sterling's Famous Lamb.(bronze statue of a lamb in Sterling, Massachusetts commemorates poem 'Mary Had a Little Lamb')
February 1, 1999... Hershey, Pennsylvania is known for its chocolate. Orlando, Florida has Disney World. There are many other cities across the United States that are known for something special. It's sometimes part of their claim to fame. A reason that people...

No-Bake, CHEWY-FUDGIES.(Recipe)
February 1, 1999... Let's see, you've changed the water in Goldie and Glitzie's fish tank and given Angel fresh parakeet seeds. Bosco turtle has a new lettuce leaf, and you took Gomer for a walk. Oh, how could I forget, you also scooped out Nikki's litter box. ...

MAGGIE AND ME.(Short Story)
February 1, 1999... I remember well the first time I saw little Maggie Magee. She was 10 years old and skinny. She also had the longest legs and reddest hair I had ever seen on a human. I thought she was very strange looking indeed. You see, I was a very proud and...

Are You A Responsible Pet Owner?(quiz)
February 1, 1999... When you first got that cuddly kitten or playful pup, you promised Mom and Dad that you would be a responsible pet owner. But have you kept that promise? Take this quiz to find out if your cat or dog votes you "Pet Owner of the Year." ...

Pets Instead of Pelts.(chinchillas as pets)
February 1, 1999... It's bath time for a chinchilla. Instead of heading for hot water and bubble bath, this animal dives into a giant pile of dust, rolls around on its back, and kicks dust into the air. The chinchilla wiggles and squiggles, dancing in the dust,...

"Froget" -- Me -- Not Bookmark.(how to make a bookmark)
February 1, 1999... Here's an easy-to-make bookmark that won't let you "froget" your place. MATERIALS: White and green construction paper, scissors, glue, markers, and ruler DIRECTIONS: Be creative! Add your own artistic touches! 1. Fold a...

Claire's Creatures.(Fiction)
February 1, 1999... "It's a critter day." Claire barged out the door, heading straight for her woods. The shortcut to the school bus wasn't short, but it had streams, trails, trees, and creatures, peeking out from winter hideouts. Scouting the ground for wiggly...

Pets, Pets, and More Pets!!(number games)
February 1, 1999... 1. Three girls (Elizabeth, Grace, and Julie) enjoy taking care of animals so much that each girl has 12 pets. Julie loves dogs and has 7 of them. Her favorite is named Shadow. Julie is allergic to cats and has no cats at all. Grace...

DOUBLE SURPRISE AT KELSEY CREEK.(cataract surgery performed on blind foal born to 12-year-old mare)
February 1, 1999... Pulling at the grass with a loud ripping sound, Annette, a chocolate-colored mare, munched one mouthful after another. For the past few months, all she seemed to care about was juicy clover. There would be nothing strange about that if Annette...

My Puppy Dog.(Poem)
February 1, 1999... It's cold and wet, and it leads where she goes; I'm talking about my puppy dog's nose. It's long and bushy and follows the trail; I'm talking about my puppy dog's tail. It's black and white and hangs down to there; I'm...

The Yellow Bench.(Short Story)
February 1, 1999... It really isn't fair. Mrs. Westmere knew that I would never want another dog after my spaniel, Ginger, died. Yet Mrs. Westmere went right ahead and insisted that I adopt her dog, Boots. "Please, Cassie," Mrs. Westmere said on the last day...

OPPOSITE COLORS.(science trick)
February 1, 1999... Black is an opposite color to white. Blue is an opposite color to orange. Red is an opposite color to green. It is easy to find out what color is an opposite color to any color. You just have to use a science trick. WHAT YOU NEED: ...

While Lying on My Bed.(Poem)
February 1, 1999... While lying on my bed, Tucked tightly beneath my spread, The nightly show That's all aglow Begins above my head. My dancing dot of light Is lifting into flight. It flips and falls, Then climbs my walls,...

POTSY'S PEN PAL CLUB.
February 1, 1999... Dear Readers, These are the new additions of Hopscotch girls who want to be pen pals. These do not include girls on the previous list. To receive the addresses, simply mail us a self-addressed, stamped envelope. We'll send you the...

Training a "Cow's Moo".(12-year-old Audree Mornson trains oxen)
February 1, 1999... Audree Mornson doesn't train dogs or cats. This 12-year-old young lady turned her back on common pets and accepted a challenge offered by a friend who is a "traditional" farmer. (That means that he farms the old-fashioned way with animals...

What Do Deer Say?(Poem)
February 1, 1999... Cows moo; horses neigh. I want to know, What do deer say? They tell me elephants trumpet, And wolves at the moon will bay. But can anybody tell me, What do deer say? The gentlest of animals, Deer...

Potsy's Post Office.
February 1, 1999... Dear Potsy, I loved your article for girls to write to you. Could you make a magazine issue on people's mental life, how they use their body, and how they talk? I wish you a happy day. You're #1!!! Your biggest fan, Annie Xaythavone...