Humpty Dumpty's Magazine articles from March 1999

Humpty Dumpty's Magazine archives from March 1999

It Just Wants to Get Warm.(short story)
March 1, 1999... The owl must be hiding, thought Nikki. She circled her grandparents' yard. Whooo-whooo! A gust of wind whistled through the maple tree. Nikki looked at the lacy branches swaying against each other. A dark, mysterious shadow moved with...

COOL SCIENCE.(how water changes its shape)
March 1, 1999... How easily can water change its shape? What you need: 1 cup water Ice cube tray Mug Small mixing bowl Plastic or wooden building block Paper towels for cleanup What you do: 1. Pour the water into each container....

THE WINNERS.(short story)
March 1, 1999... Holly Hippo [Hippopotamus], Zelda Zebra [Zebra], and Ozzie Octopus [Octopus] could not make up their minds what to play. "Let's play tennis, said [Hippopotamus]. "But you play tennis better than I do," said [Zebra]. "Let's play...

Kidtalk.(being a good helper)
March 1, 1999... A few months ago we asked you to tell us how you are a good helper. Here is what some of you said. Thanks to everyone who wrote. "I like helping my mom in the kitchen, especially baking my dad's favorite chocolate cake." Gabriella...

OLYMPIC TREATS.(recipes for snack which will give energy)
March 1, 1999... Courtesy of Dairy and Nutrition Council, Inc. This snack will give you energy! What you need: Mixing bowl Large spoon 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter 1/3 cup raisins 1/3 cup instant nonfat dry milk 1/4...

Ask Doctor Cory.(questions for the doctor)
March 1, 1999... Dear Dr. Cory: My five-year-old tries to keep from sneezing by holding her nose and closing her mouth. Can this hurt her, or should I not worry about it? Debra Bauchner Columbus, Ohio Dear Ms. Bauchner: I would try to...

BE LIKE THE ANIMALS.(poem)
March 1, 1999... If you want to be healthy And grow a good size, like the animals-- Exercise! Dance like a hippo, Or run like a bear. Walk to the playground, Or skip if you care. Soaring and stretching's ...

Mary's Math.(children's poem)
March 1, 1999... Mary has two little goats And two small kittens, too, Two big sheep from Miss Bo Peep And blackbirds number two, Two jumping cows, Two dogs that howl, Two hens that love to laugh. Add up all of Mary's pets ...