Sean Connolly

Provides step-by-step instructions for experiments using readily obtainable materials that demonstrate scientific principles related to engineering disasters.

Math rocks! At least it does in the gifted hands of Sean Connolly, who blends middle school math with fantasy to create an exciting adventure in problem-solving. These word problems are perilous, do-or-die scenarios of blood-sucking vampires (How many months would it take a single vampire to completely take over a town of 500,000 people?), or a rowboat of 5 shipwrecked sailors with a single barrel of freshwater (How much can they drink, and for how...

Collects jokes about monsters, including vampires, skeletons, and ghosts.

Collection of jokes about food, including hot dogs, eggs, and cookies.

Simple to do science experiments to be done with items found in the kitchen or garden.

Twenty-four eye-opening chemistry experiments that take readers on an interactive journey through the periodic table of elements. Includes glossary.

Stand back! Genius at work! Encase your little bother in a giant soap bubble. Drop mentos into a bottle of diet soda and stand back as a geyser erupts. Launch a rocket made from a film canister. Here are 64 amazing experiments that snap, crackle, pop, ooze, crash, boom, and stink. Giant air cannons. Home-made lightning. Marshmallows on steroids. Matchbox microphones. There's even an introduction to alchemy. (Not sure what that is? Think "medieval...

Why does a knuckleball flutter? Why do belly flops hurt so much? Why would a quarterback prefer a deflated football? Here are 54 all-star experiments that demonstrate the scientific principles powering a wide variety of sports and activities-and offer insights that can help you improve your own athletic skills. How does a black belt karate chop her way through a stack of bricks? Use Popsicle sticks to understand why it's possible and learn the role...

Q: What do you get if you cross a parrot with a centipede? A: A walkie talkie Journey through the jungle with this incredible selection of 140 jokes. Sinister snakes, crazy crocs and mischievous monkeys abound in this illustrated collection. Perfect for adventurous young readers who want to howl with laughter. ABOUT THE SERIES: Laugh Out Loud is a vibrant and dynamic joke book series for kids. Featuring a variety of exciting themes, these...

Q: What happens when a witch on a broomstick brakes too hard? A: She flies off the handle! Young readers will be bewitched by this laugh-out-loud joke book. Featuring 140 fantasy-themed rib-ticklers and cute cartoon illustrations, The Silly Spells Joke Book will leave children cackling for hours. ABOUT THE SERIES: Laugh Out Loud is a vibrant and dynamic joke book series for kids. Featuring a variety of exciting themes, these titles build...