New Releases by Michael Dahl

Michael Dahl is the author of Hocus Pocus Hotel, Little Elephant Listens (Hello Genius), The Everything Kids' Giant Book of Jokes, Riddles, and Brain Teasers, Scoop, Seesaw, and Raise: A Book About Levers (Amazing Science: Simple Machines), Roll, Slope, and Slide: A Book About Ramps (Amazing Science: Simple Machines).

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Hocus Pocus Hotel

Hocus Pocus Hotel
Tyler Yu asked Charlie Hitchcock to meet him after school, and Charlie assumed it was for a fight. But when it turns out Ty just needs help solving a magical mystery at the Abracadabra Hotel, an unlikely friendship is formed.

Little Elephant Listens (Hello Genius)

Little Elephant Listens (Hello Genius)
Little Elephant uses his big ears to listen to his parents.

The Everything Kids' Giant Book of Jokes, Riddles, and Brain Teasers

The Everything Kids' Giant Book of Jokes, Riddles, and Brain Teasers

Why did the chicken cross the road?

Knock, knock. Who's there?

What do you get when you...?

As kids guess the answers, they're sure to get the giggles! With this book, little ones will look forward to sharing the jokes with parents, teachers, and siblings--and even coming up with some variations of their own! In addition to hundreds of rib-tickling jokes, readers will love:

  • Head-scratching brain teasers
  • Funny knock-knock jokes
  • Hysterical puzzles
  • Ridiculous riddles
And much, much more! Amid the jokes, kids also find information on how to deliver the perfect punch line and how their favorite comics got started telling jokes. Every budding comic needs a little help getting started, and this book is the perfect go-to for getting laughs!

Scoop, Seesaw, and Raise: A Book About Levers (Amazing Science: Simple Machines)

Scoop, Seesaw, and Raise: A Book About Levers (Amazing Science: Simple Machines)
Provides examples to describe levers as simple machines used to lift, push, or move a load. Includes an activity.

Roll, Slope, and Slide: A Book About Ramps (Amazing Science: Simple Machines)

Roll, Slope, and Slide: A Book About Ramps (Amazing Science: Simple Machines)
Describes the different kinds, uses, and benefits of inclined planes and ramps. Includes an activity.

Cut, Chop, and Stop: A Book About Wedges (Amazing Science: Simple Machines)

Cut, Chop, and Stop: A Book About Wedges (Amazing Science: Simple Machines)
Provides examples to show how wedges are simple machines that make pulling apart, stopping, and moving easier. Includes an activity.

Tires, Spokes, and Sprockets: A Book About Wheels and Axles (Amazing Science: Simple Machines)

Tires, Spokes, and Sprockets: A Book About Wheels and Axles (Amazing Science: Simple Machines)
Describes many different kinds, uses, and benefits of wheels and axles. Includes information on gears, sprockets, and cranks.

Twist, Dig, and Drill: A Book About Screws (Amazing Science: Simple Machines)

Twist, Dig, and Drill: A Book About Screws (Amazing Science: Simple Machines)
Provides examples showing how screws are simple machines that make joining things together and moving, easier.

Pull, Lift, and Lower: A Book About Pulleys (Amazing Science: Simple Machines)

Pull, Lift, and Lower: A Book About Pulleys (Amazing Science: Simple Machines)
Describes many different kinds, uses, and benefits of pulleys. Provides examples of pulleys by showing a flagpole, a crane, an elevator and window blinds.

One Big Building: A Counting Book About Construction (Know Your Numbers)

One Big Building: A Counting Book About Construction (Know Your Numbers)
A counting book that follows the construction of a building, from one plan to twelve stories. Readers are invited to find hidden numbers on an illustrated activity page.
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