出版社: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers; Reprint (2013年9月3日) 丛书名: George's Secret Key 平装: 304页 读者对象: 8 - 12 岁 语种: 英语 商品尺寸: 14 x 2.3 x 21 cm 商品重量: 286 g
Leave it to the authors of the best-selling Worst-Case Scenario series to serve up a hilarious and totally "gross" handbook that will guide kids through all things slippery, slimy, and stinky. Find out how to survive boogers, bloody noses, barfing emergencies, and more. The tips in this book will have kids laughing out loud, while gearing them up to tackle all that's utterly disgusting in life, Worst-Case Scenario-style
Vampires, zombies, aliens, mummies, dragons. Yes, even the weird, unexplained, and other-worldly need to be survived! The authors of the best-selling Worst-Case Scenario series are back with a hilarious (and helpful!) handbook that's a blast through space, time, history, and the imagination. Find out how to survive a Mars landing, fight a werewolf, deal with a Bigfoot sighting, outwit a leprechaun, prepare for time travel, and more. Peppered with historical and scientific facts, this book will amaze, amuse, and delight. Kids will get the scoop on how to handle the weirdest situations Worst-Case Scenario-style!
The Magic Tree House adventures continue in books 9—12. Morganthe magical librarian of Camelot challenges Jack and Annie todiscover the answers to four riddles as they travel under the seato the Wild West, the African plains, and the frozen Arctic. Ifthey succeed, they will become Master Librarians! Books in this setinclude:Dolphins at Daybreak (#9)Ghost Town at Sundown (#10) Lionsat Lunchtime (#11) Polar Bears past Bedtime (#12) Magic Tree HouseBooks #9—12.
From the sunlit surface to the darkness of the deep, this book explores the fascinating life forms that exist in our oceans. Peer in to the depths of this tunnel effect book and investigate each zone of the ocean.
It’s time to sleep! Who dozes standing on one leg withoutfalling over, snores while flying, or snuggles together in a bigsleepy pile?
Did you know that there are more than 300,000 fast-foodrestaurants in the United States? From hamburgers to hot dogs topizza to ice cream, they serve up some of our favorite treats. Butno kid can have these delicious goodies on a daily basis. So whenthey're dreaming of the drive-thru, this exciting doodle andactivity kit is the next best thing! "AmazErasers: Drive-Thru" includes a fun and exciting activitybook where every kid can doodle to his or her heart's delight.They'll use the collectible puzzle erasers, reusable stickers, anddouble-sided colored pencils to complete tic-tac-toe games andmazes, add silly faces to fun food-related characters, and takequizzes to discover what type of ice cream they are. They'll evenexplore their creativity by designing their own restaurants andmenus. Burgers and fries, ice cream and whipped cream, kids and"AmazErasers: " each and every one a perfect pair!
When it comes to wild animals, everyone knows that there arecertain things you just don't do. It's clearly a bad idea to teasea tiger, pull a python's tail, or bother a black widow spider. Butdo you know how dangerous it can be to pet a platypus, collect acone shell, or touch a tang fish? Some creatures have developedunusual ways of protecting themselves or catching prey, and thiscan make them unexpectedly hazardous to your health. In thisdynamic and fascinating picture book by Steve Jenkins, you'll findout what you should "never" do if you encounter one of thesesurprisingly dangerous animals.
Understanding science means understanding the world aroundyou. It also means having fun! The Super Science Book usesstuff you can find around the house to explain and demonstratedozens of science concepts. The explanations are clear and theexperiments and activities let you see and understand the scienceclose-up. Use the book to satisfy your scientific curiosity, or toprovide ideas for science fair projects.
From the expert team behind "It's Perfectly Normal" and "It's So Amazing " comes a book for younger children about their bodies--a resource that parents, teachers, librarians, health care providers, and clergy can use with ease and confidence. Full color.
Stephen Hawking, author of the multi-million copy bestselling A Brief History of Time , and his daughter Lucy explain theuniverse to readers of all ages. George's parents, who have alwaysbeen wary of technology, warn him about their new neighbors: Ericis a scientist and his daughter, Annie, seems to be following inhis footsteps. But when George befriends them and Cosmos, theirsuper-computer, he finds himself on a wildly fun adventure, whilelearning about physics, time, and the universe. With Cosmos's help,he can travel to other planets and a black hole. But what wouldhappen if the wrong people got their hands on Cosmos? George,Annie, and Eric aren't about to find out, and what ensues is afunny adventure that clearly explains the mysteries of science.Garry Parsons' energetic illustrations add humor and interest, andhis scientific drawings add clarity; there are also eight 4-pagefull-color inserts of scientific photos.
Did you know that America's favorite pie is apple? Or that ittakes about 50 licks to finish off a single scoop of ice cream? Orthat before cupcake pans were invented, people baked theseminiature delights in teacups? These facts--and more--are waitingin the "AmazErasers: Sweet Shoppe" kit along with hours of activityfun! The "AmazErasers: Sweet Shoppe" kit includes an activity book wherekids can work their way through a cake maze, complete a bakingcrossword, and even design their own cupcakes! They'll use thecollectible puzzle erasers, reusable stickers, and double-sidedcolored pencils to color candy confections, test their wordscramble talents, and explore their creativity by coming up withcaptions to deliciously delightful dessert photos. They'll eventake a quiz to discover what type of cupcakes they are! With this exciting kit, every second is a sweet treat!
A is for APRIL FOOLS' DAY, Horrid Henry's favourite day of the year (except his birthday, of course.) B is for BOGEY BABYSITTER, Rabid Rebecca, the toughest teen in town. C is for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, Father Christmas had better get it right this year! From the Purple Hand to pink frilly knickers; supersoakers to Sour Susan; football fiends to fizzywhiz drinks; demon dinner ladies to Dungeon Drinks - this book has it all and more. An encyclopaedia of absolutely EVERYTHING you ever wanted to know about Horrid Henry.
George is heartbroken when he learns that his friend Annie andher father are moving to the US. Eric has a new job working for thespace program, looking for signs of life in the Universe. Ericleaves George with a gift—a book called The User’s Guide to theUniverse. But Annie and Eric haven’t been gone for very long whenAnnie believes that she is being contacted by aliens, who have aterrible warning for her. George joins her in the US to help herwith her quest—and before he knows it, he, Annie, Cosmos, andAnnie’s annoying cousin Emmett have been swept up in a cosmictreasure hunt, spanning the whole galaxy and beyond. Lucy Hawking's own experiences in zero-gravity flight andinterviews with astronauts at Cape Kennedy and the Johnson SpaceCenter lend the book a sense of realism and excitement that is sureto fire up imaginations. The book includes essays written byProfessor Hawking and his colleagues, in which they provide thelatest thoughts on space travel.