General & Miscellaneous Games, Activity Games & Sports-Related Games, Games & Amusements - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
Traces the history of marbles and marble making, gives instructions for playing various kinds of games, explains related terms, and suggests further activities.Traces the history of marbles and marble making, gives instructions for playing various kinds of games, explains related terms, and suggests further activities.
Synopsis
Complemented by amusing black-and-white illustrations, a book for beginners and experts alike contains 101 different marble games, from the traditional to the new, spells out the basics of marble playing, and describes exotic marbles.Editorials
School Library Journal
Gr 3-6This compilation of games is guaranteed to make kids take a second look at their old marble collections. It offers everything from advice on shooting Mibs (target marbles) to unique games such as Old Bowler (Abe Lincoln's favorite) and Chinese Take-out Marbles. Fundamentals are explained in a preface that covers tactics such as shooting, lagging, and spanning. Black-and-white cartoons and a difficulty rating accompany detailed instructions for each game, and a glossary dispenses the latest terminology. While the illustrations only slightly enhance the text, the sheer variety of activities will be appreciated by children. Advice for starting one's own collection should also help beginners. Although other titles have chronicled marble usage, few have outlined as many games.Jennifer Oyama, Los Angeles Public Library, CABook Details
Published
April 1, 1998
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pages
127
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780688122058