Bart King
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
As a child, Bart King discovered he could punch people into outer space. Sadly, he lost a lot of friends that way. Today, Bart is one of the world’s most in-demand superhero experts. So if you’re wondering if you have what it takes to be a superhero—of course you do! All you need is a burning desire to fight evildoers. Oh, and also a secret identity, the perfect name, a cool costume, some terrific superpowers and an archenemy. Actually, you...
Author
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
There's this boy. Let's say he's somewhere between nine and 13 years old or so. You'd like to see this kid get creative. You'd like to see him get some exercise. You'd like to see him get out from in front of the television. And you'd love for him to be motivated enough to find some stuff to do on his own. This boy NEEDS The Big Book of Boy Stuff! What do I do if I get a bean stuck up my nose? How can I make lightning without killing myself?...
Author
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Punctuated with both sharp and dry wit, Bart King presents a wealth of fascinating trivia. Brilliant people are those who walk farther, think deeper and talk louder than the rest of us. They do what it takes to get the job done, and then some. The masters of brilliance include presidential candidate George Wallace, who released chickens into a crowd in order to spur on a debate; the first female journalist, Anne Newport Royall, who forced an interview...
Author
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
With the turn of every page, The Big Book of Gross Stuff will challenge your gag reflexes as it introduces topics, terminology and trivia about toilets, scabies, decaying bodies and much more. The pages overflow with humor and an array of cool phrases that will have readers bending and sending, blowing soup and gargling gravy all the way to the bathroom! For instance, did you know: In 1971, a band named Hot Poop released a record titled Does Their...
Author
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
The Big Book of Girl Stuff shares everything a girl needs to know-from sleepovers to diaries to makeup to boys to shopping, and everything in between! It's the ultimate guide to unlocking the delightful mysteries of being a girl. Dozens of girls, young women, teachers and mothers collaborated on this book to make it the most comprehensive guide to being a girl that has ever existed! Perfect for pre-teen, 'tween and teenage girls, The Big Book of Girl...
Author
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Through Bart King's entertaining text, kids will uncover what lies beyond the sunglasses and disguises of some famous and not-so-famous sneaks. Kids will learn all about the history of spying, what goes into a secret agent tool kit and how to decode a secret message. The Big Book of Spy Stuff even covers what spies should do when they run into an ethical dilemma. From fighting off tricycle-riding assassins to learning how squirrels can deliver their...
Author
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Funny man Bart King is at it again with his own gigantic book of fun! Jam-packed with awesome jokes, silly trivia, cool activities, mysterious puzzles and much more, this book is the perfect companion for kids everywhere. They won't leave home (or school) without it!
Author
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Cute! is peppered with sweet surprises, fun features and delightful facts. Girls can use this book’s special Cuteness Checklist™ to figure out how adorable anything is! Humorous and written in a kid-friendly style, Cute! even reveals how pink was once considered a “boy color.” As for the puppy vs. the bunny, a cuteness rating chart at the end of the book lets girls come up with their own answers!
Author
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Girls can be a mystery — even to themselves. Sometimes girls just need a little guidance and know-how. They get that and more with Pocket Guide to Girl Stuff. Acclaimed author Bart King delves into the secret world of girls with the help of his five sisters and 50 other girls, of course. Girls can Take the Friend Test to see how their friends rate. Discover their celebrity name! Learn the greatest, super-duper amazing diet of all time! Figure out...
11) Robots
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Activities range from how to create code to make robots learn and perform basic tasks to building very simple robots from common household items. These activities are designed to engage both the readers' hands and minds, which helps them better understand and retain the knowledge gained from the activities. "--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Everybody knows that meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food, but what else can you do with that easy-to-use, affordable, nutritious freezer staple? Here are 101 easy and delicious recipes to make the most out of ground chuck, hamburger and turkeyburger.
Included are recipes for appetizers, side dishes, soups, sandwiches, burgers, meat loaf, main dishes and more. You'll get a kick out of these easy, tasty recipes: Beefed-Up Bean Dip, Beef Wontons,...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
A hilarious nonfiction look at two of history's most epic "failures": the Wright brothers, whose countless crashes ultimately led to groundbreaking success. Although Orville and Wilbur Wright are celebrated today as heroes for their revolutionary contributions to science and engineering-they are acknowledged as the first men to successfully achieve powered, piloted flight-their success was hard-earned. (Spoiler alert: there were a lot of nosedives...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Today, everyone is familiar with Neil Armstrong's famous words as he first set foot on the moon: “one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind.” He made it look easy, but America's journey to the moon was anything but simple. In 1957, when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the world's first satellite, into orbit, America had barely crossed the starting line of the great Space Race. Later that year, our first attempt was such a failure that...