Three of Scieszka and Smiths classic tales which work in fun science and math lessons are now available in these deluxe, limited-edition paperbacks, each featuring French flaps. Full color.
Everyoneas favorite time-travelers are changing their style! "The Time Warp Trio" series now features a brand-new, eye-catching design, sure to appeal to longtime fans, and those new to Jon Scieszkaas wacky brand of humor.
In the very small town of Frip--it contains only three houses--tiny creatures called gappers feed on the inhabitants' goats. A crisis erupts when the gappers all lay siege to the goats of one particular house. This illustrated novel by the author of PASTORALIA and CIVILWARLAND IN DEEP DECLINE is part fable for adults, part sophisticated children's ...
A bored child sitting in a science classroom hears his teacher mention that "if you listen closely enough, you can hear the poetry of science in everything." From then on, the hapless student is afflicted with "the curse of science verse," transmuting every concept he encounters in class into a limerick or a parody of a poem or song. Lewis Carroll ...
A legendary artist has created a totally fresh and funny way to learn about America's founding fathers with this "Revolutionary" new picture book. Full color.
This is a collection of new and wacky fables with fresh morals - the ones that, according to Jon Scieszka, "Aesop might have told if he were alive today". They are about all kinds of bossy, sneaky, funny and annoying characters and the general moral offeredis, "If you are planning to write fables, don't forget to change people's names AND avoid ...
Another in the series of adventures featuring friends Joe, Fred, and Sam--a.k.a. "The Time Warp Trio". When Fred puts his summer reading list into the magic book the stories start coming to life and the boys are forced to live out scenarios which they only planned to read about. Illustrated with b&w drawings.
You might think you know the story of the three little pigs and their encounters with the "big, bad wolf," but you don't know the whole story until you read this book, the only one written by Alexander T. Wolf himself. Here Alexander (Al to his friends) states his case, explaining that he was simply attempting to borrow a cup of sugar from his ...
Everyoneas favorite time-travelers are changing their style! "The Time Warp Trio" series now features a brand-new, eye-catching design, sure to appeal to longtime fans, and those new to Jon Scieszkaas wacky brand of humor.
With economic uncertainty reaching unprecedented levels, Smith's accessible nine-step plan to take control of one's financial future is sure to resonate with readers, whether they're just starting out or are in mid-life with concerns about their retirement. Smith offers concrete advice on what opportunities are available and uses real-life ...
"I've got big plans, BIG PLANS I say!" A little boy sits in the corner of a classroom, plotting his future. He's got plans...and have you heard? They're BIG. With the help of a mynah bird and lucky stinky hat, he'll find a quarter...boss around some muckety-mucks...become the mayor--or even the president! And while he's at it...fly to the moon! ...
Everyoneas favorite time-travelers are changing their style! "The Time Warp Trio" series now features a brand-new, eye-catching design, sure to appeal to longtime fans, and those new to Jon Scieszkaas wacky brand of humor.
With funky, vintage-style cut-outs and several humorous mini-stories, the famous "Stinky Cheese Man" duo of Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith have created sweet-and hilarious-tales of an unlikely friendship between a cowboy and an octopus.
This book covers the entire process of building a website. This process involves much more than just technical knowledge, and this book provides you with all the information you'll need to understand the concepts behind designing and developing for the Web, as well as the best means to deliver professional, best-practice-based results. There is ...
This special 10th anniversary edition release of the classic collection of parodies of fairy tales features a brand-new jacket and a lost masterpiece, "The Boy Who Cried Cow Patty." Full-color illustrations.
Seventeen very short stories about the everyday adventures of the Hocky family appear in this parody of basal readers. Stories include the problem of grandma's extra-smelly perfume, and how a brother and sister seek revenge against a cousin who breaks all their toys. Stick figure illustrations accompany the text.
From award-winning author Smith comes the story of what happens to Pinocchio on the very first day after his wish to be a real boy comes true. Set in a winter wonderland, this illustrated sequel to a classic tale will appeal to kids and adults alike. Full-color illustrations.
A space alien named Henry P. Baloney faces "Permanent Lifelong Detention" unless he can come up with a feasible excuse for why he is once again late for school. Using words from different languages (including Italian, French, Swahili, and Welsh), Henry spins a remarkable tale about his adventurous trip to school. A special "decoder" page in the ...
A tough-talking referee with a lifetime of experience vents his feelings on what he sees as the sad state of the boxing, and offers ways to to reclaim the glory of the sport that he knows and loves. Mills Lane is the famous referee who disqualified Mike Tyson for biting Evander Holyfield, and this book was written on the eve of his retirement.
Everyoneas favorite time-travelers are changing their style! "The Time Warp Trio" series now features a brand-new, eye-catching design, sure to appeal to longtime fans, and those new to Jon Scieszkaas wacky brand of humor.
Time Warp Trio fans will love this brand new deluxe boxed set, packed with all the humour and history and wacky adventures of Joe, Sam and Fred, Featuring the Time Warp Trio's first four adventures, Knights of the Kitchen Table, The Not-So-Jolly Roger, The Good, the Bad and the Goofy, and Your Mother Was a Neanderthal.
Everyoneas favorite time-travelers are changing their style! "The Time Warp Trio" series now features a brand-new, eye-catching design, sure to appeal to longtime fans, and those new to Jon Scieszkaas wacky brand of humor.
A collection of humorous contemporary fables that comment on such things as bossiness, bragging, and etiquette. Color illustrations accompany the text. A "New York Times" Notable Book for 1998.
In this picture book the Happy Hocky Family faces new challenges when they move from the city to the countryside. Colorful collage illustrations accompany the text.
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