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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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

Road trips will be even more fun for the kids with colorful maps, 22 new games, fun facts, photos, and activities that fill the updated and expanded National Geographic Kids Ultimate US Road Trip Atlas. Presented in Nat Geo Kids''s signature fun and factual style, this colorful road atlas is full of great information, easy-to-read maps, lots of games, and vibrant real-life photographs of everything from wacky road signs to national monuments.

Shares the answers to over one thousand questions on such topics as animals, natural resources, technology, and history.

A dark land filled with shadows and strange noises. A multiheaded beast standing guard. 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, they found a way in, but 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 (1) Zeus the Mighty: The Maze of the Menacing Minotaur (2) Zeus the Mighty: The Trials of Hairy-Clees (3)

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.

Leap into the world of Zeus the hamster and his gang of gods as they solve the mystery of the labyrinth in the second book in this hilarious modern-day take on Greek mythology. Our story begins in the depths of a winding labyrinth, the domain of a fearsome Minotaur who threatens all who live on Mount Olympus. Can Zeus the Mighty save the day? The critters are back and on the quest of a lifetime! Join Zeus the overconfident hamster, Athena the wise cat, Ares the treat-loving pug, Poseidon the proud pufferfish, and Demeter the loyal grasshopper in this laugh-out-loud adventure. Welcome to Mount Olympus, a pet supply and rescue center that sits high atop a hill in Athens, Georgia. By day, the pets there do what all pets do: Chew on a bone or curl up for a catnap. Under the careful watch of their Greek history obsessed caretaker, Artie, the pets listen in to her favorite podcast, Greeking Out, each night. But under the cover of nightfall, Zeus and his cohorts spring free from their cages and pursue quests bestowed upon them by the magical all-knowing Oracle of Wi-Fi. And once again, she has spoken: There''s a threat in Mount Olympus Pet Center, and it''s going to take guts, smarts, and strength to triumph. Join Zeus and his friends on this rollicking romp through a winding labyrinth (the center''s duct system) and Greek mythology.

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.

Those sharp, pointy teeth! Those terrifying claws! Those spikey spines and ferocious roars! Let''s face it ... dinosaurs are SO COOL! And, well, so is this book! Dinos ruled the Earth millions of years ago, and they came in all shapes and sizes. Some even had feathers! From the mighty T. rex to teeny-tiny microraptors, this book is jam-packed with dino-mite info about your favorite dinosaurs and blends awesome animal art with silly quips that will delight young readers and animal enthusiasts alike. This is the perfect little reader to get kids'' brains buzzing and keep them laughing during downtime, bedtime, or anytime!

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!

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

This ultimate survival guide transports you back in time to the golden age of pirates, when fearsome captains like Barbarossa and Blackbeard made the rules. Find out if you have what it takes to sail through this ruthless world of cutthroats and renegades—if you dare! Think fast! You’ve been transported back in time to the golden age of piracy, a time when fearsome captains like Barbarossa and Blackbeard make the rules. Do you have what it takes to sail through this ruthless world of cutthroats and renegades—and live to tell the tale? If not, you might just find yourself in the midst of a murderous mutiny or marooned on a deserted island! In this handy guide, you’ll learn how to prepare for such pitfalls—or avoid them entirely! You’ll find a rogue’s gallery to help you recognize the most fearsome pirates (so you can stay out of their way or outsmart them!); maps of key pirate locales, including hideaways; tips on how to talk like a pirate; what to do if you fall overboard; and much more. This book is the ultimate resource for daring adventurers who want to know what life was really like during the golden age of piracy!

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.

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