of her magic wand she really can turn things into ice.PBess and George believe her, but Nancy doesn't. Then a dog that put his muddy paws on Rebecca's white coat vanishes, and in his place is a snow statue that looks exactly like him. Then three bratty boys from school disappear, and in their place are three snowmen -- wearing the boys' hats! Could Rebecca really be a snow queen after all?  (less)

his day is splattered on his bright, white coat. And by evening, there are ten colorful spots for children to count before the careless canine must have his bath.This fresh and funny introduction to colors and numbers, illustrated by the talented young artist Emma Dodd, makes learning as breezy as a walk in the park with Dog, a pooch with poor personal hygiene but a great deal of charm.  (less)

airplanes for distance, and zapping “smell pollution.” There are more winning science fair projects in here than in any other book.BRBRBRWin the science fair, learn about the world, and have fun all at the same time! This great, big, exciting collection of projects allows kids to feel the exhilaration of exploring the environment, energy, flight, space, and astronomy. Using easily available materials, students can show off their smarts by comparing evaporation indoors and out, predicting weather by wind direction, and designing paper airplanes for distance. They'll be amazed at what they can do!BRBR·IChange the sun's light into heat energy/I: Take one hot day, ice cubes, a clear-colored soda, and some cola. Will the ice melt more quickly in the cola or the light drink?BR·IShake, rattle, and germinate/I: Break down seed coats to understand how plants grow.BR·IZap smell pollution/I: By finding out why unwanted odors (like onion) stay in the air, children will sniff out ways to eliminate them, too.BRBRThere are more winning science fair projects in here than you'll find in any other book!BRBR  (less)

toymaker at the North Pole.brbrHe'd  spent twelve years in Santa's Train and Fire Truck workshop, thirteen in the Dolls and Toy Soldiers Department, fourteen in Stuffing Various Animals and Gluing On Eyes, and a year and a half in Advanced Contraptions. He knew just about everything there was to know about making toys.brbrHe was also a prankster and a crank. He was quicker and older than the other elves, and he was impatient for amusement. "I am bored!" he often shouted. Sometimes, when the other elves were having to concentrate on their work, he would tie their stocking caps together. Then he would step back and laugh and laugh. Or he would give one of them a fig bar and say it was a brownie in a tan coat--just to fool them. Or he would hide in the beams of the workshop and drop ice balls or gumdrops or sometimes an entire box of straight pins right into their projects. He would wring his hands and a puckish magic would flow out of his fingers. He caused apple pies to appear briefly on everybody's head.brbrIn short, Aben was no help at all.brbrLately Aben had even been putting on airs, dressing up in his Sunday best, lighting up Havana cigars as thick as thumbs. He refused to say good morning to some of the elves, whose brains he felt were slipshod and full of strawberry jam. He rarely wore the standard elf outfit of flannel coveralls, stocking cap, and jingle bells. Mostly he dressed in wool gabardines, a herringbone vest, a blouse with a silk cravat, and a swallowtail coat made of velveteen. When another elf approached him for assistance with a toy train or for advice on a particularly advanced contraption, Aben would lean back agains?Р (less)