The Klutz Book of Classic Games: Marbles, Jacks, and Pickup Sticks! - (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Celebrate 50 years of fun with Klutz's marbles, jacks, & pick-up sticks -- it's on-trend "newstalgia" (new + nostalgia) for a new generation.

Long before "screen time" was a thing, folks kept themselves entertained with all sorts of boredom busters. Now you can learn (or relearn) the classic games of marbles, jacks, and pickup sticks, each with tons of variations. This travel-friendly, take-anywhere book includes kid-tested, step-by-step instructions with crystal-clear illustrations and everything you'll need to play, like balls, metal jacks, wooden sticks, and a handful of marbles. (Plus keepsake pouches to stash your game elements and, more importantly, your winnings.) Whether you're stuck on a deserted island or the Wi-Fi is down, no need to worry. These nostalgic 3-in-1 games will keep kids occupied for hours on end.

Components:

• 30 pickup sticks
• 14 standard marbles
• 1 large shooter marble
• 12 jacks in 2 colors
• 1 rubber ball
• 3 pouches (one for each kind of game)

About the Author

Klutz is an imprint of Scholastic, headquartered in NYC, and staffed by a perfectly imperfect team of kids-at-heart, toy developers, crafters, writers, scientists, safety specialists, and other creators. Kids test every product at Klutz to make sure that play and fun always come first. Klutz books have won awards from Toy Insider, ASTRA, TOTY, The National Parenting Center, and Good Housekeeping. Distributed around the world to kids of all ages, the Klutz mission has never wavered since 1977: Create wonderful things. Be yourself. Have fun!