Most Popular Books by Crispin Boyer

Presents simple quizzes combined with informative facts and psychological insights for assisting middle school children to discover their personality traits and possible career paths.

Fun, fun and more fun oozes from the covers of "That''s Gross!", a perfect book for reading by torchlight under the covers or bathroom reader. Just don''t tell them how much real science and history they''re learning.

Provides answers to "what would happen if" scenarios, including what would happen if someone got sucked into a black hole, humans could fly, and dinosaurs still existed.

Collects facts and tales about a variety of deadly situations, including dangerous animals, occupations, diseases, climates, weather, and sports.

That wrinkly little face. Those sweet puppy dog eyes! That squishy, pudgy, fuzzy body! Let''s face it ... puppies are SO CUTE! And, well, so is this book! Ready to get your paws on the most playful puppies in town? Well then you''ve come to the right place! Try to contain your squeals of delight as you flip through pages of the fluffy fur balls. From puppies at playtime to rascally ruff-housing, this book is filled with humor and informational sidebars, and pairs supercute puppy photos with imagined inner dialogue that will have the whole family laughing. Perfect for little kids getting acquainted with a new pup at home or kids who love animals in general.

This fun book of quirky failures and famous flops will keep kids laughing while they learn the importance of messing up in order to get it right. Science, architecture, technology, entertainment -- there are epic fails and hilarious goof-ups from every important field. Silly side features help to analyze the failures: "Lesson Learned," "It Could be Worse ," "Losing Combinations," and a "Fail Scale" help readers navigate the different kinds and scopes of the mistakes made. Read to learn what went wrong, what went right, and what kids can learn from each failed attempt.

Silently they stalk, carefully they creep, with perfect precision, they pounce! Face it folks, leopards are just SO COOL. Leopards are among the world''s top predatory big cats, but that''s just ONE reason why they are SO COOL. So who wouldn''t want to hang out with them to learn more? These books blend awesome animal photos with silly quips and info that will delight young readers and animal enthusiasts. For example, kids can learn that leopards are the best climbers of all the big cats, that they have excellent night vision, and that black panthers are just leopards that are born black. This is the perfect little reader to start kids'' brains buzzing and keep them laughing during downtime, bedtime, or anytime!

In a world where werewolves rule and vampires are just the boy or girl next door, kids love anything that will scare the pants off them. But how do you separate fact from fiction? Do haunted houses, spooky ghosts, and UFOs have a place in history, or is it all just a bunch of hooey? Crawling with spine-tingly facts, eerie anecdotes, and fun information, this book is all about everything creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky. It''s a perfect book for the bathroom library or to read by flashlight under the covers. Just don''t tell kids how much real science and history they''re actually learning!

Everybody needs a role model! Discover the true stories of superheroes, rebels, world leaders, action heroes, sports legends, and many more daring dudes, all of whom played their part to make their mark, make a contribution, and make the world a better place. From Abraham Lincoln to Sitting Bull, Stephen Hawking to Galileo, these cool guys had the boldness, bravery, and brains to meet the challenges of their day. With a fun design, engaging text, and high-quality photographs, this is ultimate hero guide and keepsake for 21st century kids.

This book describes castles and how people lived in Medieval civilization.

Pssst. Want to know a secret? How about a few hundred of them? Here''s a collection of the world''s most classified cases, top secret truths, and cryptic curiosities you could ever hope to get your fingerprints on! Oh, didn''t realize you were leaving behind a trail of evidence? You will after you read this book! In fact, you''ll know all the tricks of the spy trade, get the scoop behind sleuthing, and discover all kinds of skills, like how ninjas walked on water. You''ll read about cold cases and hidden places, cool disguises and wicked surprises, menacing mysteries, undiscovered histories, and so much more! From the world''s most elite spy agencies to the coolest spy gadgets of today and the most spine-tingling conspiracies and covert cover-ups ever, this book is jam-packed with everything that''s allowed to be revealed. You''ll get to take a crack at codes that leave even the world''s most elite code breakers totally stumped, get behind-the-scenes access to how movie magic really happens, take a sneak peek at the world''s most covert recipes, unravel the tricks magicians use to astonish their audiences, and get up close with the world''s most mysterious places. With tongue-in-cheek "How to Be a Spy" activities, you and your friends will get to put your budding spy skills to the test. And when you''re all done ... don''t forget to wipe this book for prints and store it safely with your secret stash. After all, you don''t want it falling into the wrong hands!

Zeus the Might and his gang of gods are back! Join the critters as they solve the mystery of the labyrinth, in the fourth book in this hilarious modern-day take on Greek mythology! A dark land filled with shadows and strange noises. A new, sly ruler with a few tricks in store. A lack of Mutt Nuggets to fill Ares the pug''s belly … The Olympians of Mount Olympus Pet Center have never faced a challenge quite like this! With Zeus the Mighty trapped in his palace by an all-seeing guard dog named Cerberus, it''s up to his gaggle of gods and goddesses to figure out how to rescue him. Once the Oracle speaks, the critters know they must venture deep into the belly of the vast Underworld to find the powerful relic that can free Zeus. But with so many new faces along the way, who can they trust? Will their quick thinking and teamwork be enough to save Zeus and themselves? After all, can anyone really escape the Underworld? Join Zeus the overconfident hamster, Athena the wise cat, Ares the treat-loving pug, Poseidon the proud pufferfish, Demeter the loyal grasshopper, and Hermes the daring chicken on another laugh-out-loud adventure through Greek mythology. And don''t forget to check out the other books in the series: Zeus the Mighty: The Quest for the Golden Fleas (Book 1) Zeus the Mighty: The Maze of the Menacing Minotaur (Book 2) Zeus the Mighty: The Trials of Hairy-Clees (Book 3)

Jam-packed with thousands of fascinating facts and interesting info, this fun-filled Q&A book is sure to satisfy the most curious kids (and adults too!). The team that brought you WHY? flips that question around to deliver more than 1,111 awesome answers, brain-bending breakdowns, and epic explanations to all kinds of burning questions about how the world works. With the first book in the series, we answered WHY? In this exciting follow-up, we figured WHY NOT? The concept is simple. Got a question? Boy, do we have answers! Over 1,111 of them. Why don''t you keep growing your whole life? Check out the human body section. Why aren''t we traveling by jetpack yet? Tech has your answer. Why aren''t school buses red? Flip to the pop culture chapter. Why aren''t dinosaurs still alive? Why can''t you walk on clouds? It''s all there! With hundreds of topics ranging from silly to serious, we''ve got the expert information in a fun Q&A format that will keep kids digging for answers. Answers include all kinds of fascinating extra info like top 10 lists, weird-but-true facts, explorer profiles, and cool activities. Now, go stump your parents!

Zeus the hamster and his team of Olympians travel to the aquatic realm of Poseidon, where they fight to regain the pufferfish''s throne from the usurper Proteus--a mimic octopus and the newest addition to the pet shop.

Zeus, a tiny hamster who believes he is the king of the gods, must find the legendary "Golden Fleas" and solidify his position before the other animals at Mount Olympus Pet Center rebel.

"Stealthy secrets & devious data that will test your lie detector!"--Cover.

First edition credited to Crispin Boyer.

Answers questions about the human body, space, history, technology, animals, and nature.

Zeus the hamster and his "god squad" are back to battle for the title of champion in the third title in this series that takes readers on a rollicking romp through Greek mythology. Our story begins with a challenge: The Trials of Hairy-Clees are only for the bravest and most awesome gods of all. Who among them will become the ultimate champion? The pets of Mount Olympus Pet Center are a true team: They conquer epic quests as easily as Ares the pug scarfs down Mutt Nuggets and they vanquish enemies who are pricklier than the spines on Poseidon the pufferfish. But when a chicken named Hermes shows up one day, things take a turn, and before the team knows it, the Oracle has spoken and the mysterious Trials of Hairy-Clees begin! Who will become top god? And can Zeus learn to share the limelight to fight alongside Hermes? Join Zeus the overconfident hamster, Athena the wise cat, Ares the treat-loving pug, Poseidon the proud pufferfish, and Demeter the loyal cricket on another laugh-out-loud adventure through Greek mythology.