Children's Playmate back issues from July 2008:
Independence Day.(Poem)
Jul 01, 2008; ... <Pre> Independence Day I like Independence Day,When flags are hanging in the sun;The red so red, the blue so blue,And stars on each and every one. I like to see the ...
Grandpap's old fishing hat.(Short story)
Jul 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mom says Grandpap is quite a character. He always wears his old brown fishing hat inside the house. It drives Grandma crazy. Grandma hates that old hat. She tries to throw it out with the trash. But somehow, Grandpap always gets it back before ...
Splashy fun.
Jul 01, 2008; ... Elephant and Toad are having such fun in the water that they do not see their sixteen friends who are hiding. Please find Horse, Dog, ...
Which fish?
Jul 01, 2008; ... Two of these fish are exactly alike. Can you find them? Then you may color ...
Liquid light.(FUN SCIENCE)
Jul 01, 2008 ... In this fun experiment, you will see how light can travel through a tiny stream of water. Ask an adult to help you. (Conduct this experiment outside at night.). You Will Need: <Pre> Clean, 12-ounce aluminum can (remove lid) Masking tape Hammer Large nail A sheet ...
Small Wonders.(Poem)
Jul 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] <Pre> Small Wonders Though I'm small and near the ground,I see wonders all around:Little ants in wavy trails,Silver, slimy tracks of snails,Bugs that hide in sidewalk ...
Ladybug match-up.
Jul 01, 2008; ... Each of these ladybugs has a twin except one. Can you find it? ...
Ladybug love.
Jul 01, 2008; ... 1. Farmers love ladybugs because they eat insects that kill crops, such as aphids, mealy bugs, scales, leafhoppers, and mites. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] 2. Some farmers raise and sell ladybugs to people who need them. The ladybugs will search for pests from dawn until ...
Ladybug jewelry.
Jul 01, 2008; ... You and your friends will razzle-dazzle in these ruby red baubles! Ask an adult to help you make them. (This bread dough is not edible.) <Pre> You Will Need: 2 slices of white bread (crusts removed) Medium-sized bowl Measuring teaspoon Craft glue Waxed paper ...
Watermelon day!(EASY RECIPE)(Recipe)
Jul 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hi, I'm Wally! Check out these drooly good recipes! But have an adult do the slicing. Oh, and be sure to wash your hands first! <Pre> Snow-Capped Mountains 3- to 4-inch-tall seedless watermelon pyramids Whipped cream 8 to 12 ounces ...
Make a Japanese fan.
Jul 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Make this fan for yourself or to give to someone! 1. Color the fan. Then cut it out along the heavy black line. 2. Glue your fan to a piece ...
Fruit and Veggie election.
Jul 01, 2008; ... Fruit We've gathered the Fruits and Veggies here today to answer this question? Why should our readers vote for you? I'll give you vitamin A and sweet taste! Watermelon is so juicy and sweet it makes you happy all over! Strawberries have lots of ...
Fruit & Veggie posters.
Jul 01, 2008 ... Samantha and Raelea of Missouri have gotten into the spirit of this campaign! Send ...
Playmate's: Purrs & Paws.
Jul 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Send us a photo of you with your pet, and write a sentence or a short poem telling us what makes it so special. Please include your name, age, and address. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I like my cats because they are soft and ...
Explorer: A Daring Guide for Young Adventurers.(The Bookshelf)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Explorer: A Daring Guide for Young Adventurers Written by Henry Hardcastle Illustrated by Milivoi Ceran and Alastair Graham Candlewick Press Dear Budding Explorer, The Society of Intrepid Explorers invites you to join us on a bold ...
Explore Ancient Egypt!(The Bookshelf)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Explore Ancient Egypt! Written by Carmella Van Vleet Illustrated by Alex Kim Nomad Press Explore Ancient Egypt! includes 25 easy-to-follow projects, activities, and games that bring ancient Egypt to life! Learn about their homes, food, toys, ...
Write like an Egyptian!
Jul 01, 2008 ... Instead of letters, ancient Egyptians used pictures and symbols called hieroglyphs (HI-ruh-glifs) in their alphabet. The names of kings and queens were ...
Sea Song.(Poem)
Jul 01, 2008; ... <Pre> Sea Song Oh, I'm a captain on the sea;I sail with the tide,Where the wind blows free.I trawl in the deep,With my nets dropped low,And bring in the catchWith a heave and ho. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] I sail my boat where sea winds blow, ...
Wacky birthday rhymes.
Jul 01, 2008 ... When we asked you to finish the rhyme to the "Happy Birthday!" poem, we received some wild and wacky entries! Take a look! "Bread and raisins in the basin" Caroline Kahl, age 7, Wisconsin "Bread and bananas in the pajamas" Khaliq Gibbs, age 6, ...
You tell the story.
Jul 01, 2008; ... On these pages are six pictures to a story. Look at the pictures. Then write a few words in the space below or above each one that ...
Ask Doctor Cory.
Jul 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dear Dr. Cory: Why do we need a heart to live? Nadya Duluth, Minnesota Dear Nadya: Your heart pumps blood to every part of your body. Without a heart, your body cells would not get the food and ...
Make a home remedy book!
Jul 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] We know a lot about ancient Egyptian remedies because they wrote them down. Do you have a cure for a pesky problem, such as hiccups? Here's a cool idea for collecting your own remedies and cures from the book Explore Ancient Egypt! on page 26. <Pre> ...
Flying.(Poem)
Jul 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] <Pre> Flying At night in bedI drop my head,And soon I dreamI'm flying. I hit the hay;I'm up ...