Humpty Dumpty's Magazine articles from December 2000

Humpty Dumpty's Magazine archives from December 2000

BIRD TREATS.(preparing bird food)
December 1, 2000... This easy-to-make bird treat will make your feathered friends sing. What you need: Small mixing bowl Spoon Several medium-size pine cones Several pieces of ribbon 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup sunflower...

The SQUIRRELLY HOUSE.(protecting a bird feeder by making a squirrel feeder)
December 1, 2000... My Aunt Pat lives in the woods. A lot of animals live there, too. Deer and chipmunks and squirrels play in her backyard. There are blue jays, cardinals, and sparrows. Aunt Pat likes to feed the birds sunflower seeds and peanuts. But Aunt...

Metric Mania.
December 1, 2000... Hummingbird met his friend Bumble at their favorite flower today. Hummingbird is seven centimeters longer than Bumble. If Bumble is two centimeters long, how long is Hummingbird? Hint: Add two centimeters to seven centimeters to find...

Kidtalk.(wishes for holiday gifts)
December 1, 2000... A few months ago, we asked you to tell us what you would like for Christmas or Hanukkah this year. Here is what some of you said. Thanks to everyone who wrote. "I would like a Nintendo 64 for Christmas." Dana Carrabon Scarborough,...

RAIN.(effects of rain and sun on African land)
December 1, 2000... The land of the African savanna is very dry and cracked. But soon, the rain comes and the porcupine, zebras, baboons, rhino, and lion use their senses to track the storm. Young readers will learn that after the rain, the animals will rely...

DANCE PARTNER.(dancing with a shadow)
December 1, 2000... I say, "I need a partner To practice my routine." But Mom and Dad are working, And Grandma has to clean. I try my steps in solo But say; "This is no fun." Just then I spot my shadow Repeating every one. My shadow keeps the rhythm; We...

Circles of Fun.(playing with different types of circles)
December 1, 2000... I like to play with circles. They're 360 degrees of fun! First, I kick the kickball And I run, run, run, run, run! I can also bounce a basketball Or toss it in the air. And when it comes falling down, It'll roll right down the stairs! ...

CHILLY BEAN DIP.(recipe and directions)
December 1, 2000... This nutritious bean dip will taste great on a chilly day! What you need: Blender Small bowl 1 16-ounce can of light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 3/4 teaspoon "chilly" (chili) powder 1 tablespoon minced onion...

LET'S FIND OUT.(what noses do)
December 1, 2000... Does a nose have other jobs besides holding glasses on your face? Of course it does! Let's find out what else noses do. The nose has many important jobs. One job that your nose has is to clean the air you breathe. The hairs and sticky...

A VISIT WITH GRANDPA.(Short Story)
December 1, 2000... Amy had a cold. Her eyes were red. Her nose was runny. And she sneezed a lot. But mostly, she felt sad. "Why can't I go to Grandpa's house?" she asked her mother. "Because you have a cold," her mother said. "You don't want it to get...

Ask Doctor Cory.(automobile air bags, a safety discussion)
December 1, 2000... Dear Dr. Cory: I frequently carpool my children and their friends to preschool and other activities. Any information that you could tell me about air bag safety would be greatly appreciated. Pamela Brewer Memphis, Tennessee Dear...

A Winter Scene.(Poem)
December 1, 2000... Just like a winter fairyland After last night's gift of snow, The houses, dressed so merrily, Are glistening in a row. And on my street already, I see in every yard The children playing happily While men of...