Most Popular Books by Pat Murphy

Offers young adults an illustrated collection of four hundred kid-friendly explorations and experiments that take a special look at everyday items, such as eggs and paper clips, to the process for mummifying a hot dog and breaking secret codes.

Invasion of the Bristlebots comes with two crazy little robots -- basically motorized toothbrush heads. Put the tiny motors (aka Klutz Robotivators) on the toothbrush heads and watch them zoom around. Use the included pieces to make a Bristlebot maze or stage a sumo-wrestling match. You can even customize your Bots with the provided wire legs, feelers, and beady eyes.

Kids love science experiments, especially ones that involve blowing stuff up. We''ve filled this book with the answers to the "hows" and "whys" of explosions. To make it even better, everything in this book is absolutely safe - from the Geyser Tube (that turns table salt and a bottle of soda into a backyard geyser) to the Klutz-custom depth charge. It''s all safe... and unbelievably fun.

Tony-Secret Agent is the first of a three part series. The Kerrigan Adventure Children''s Series,picks up where the other leaves off.Tony is a French poodle who, along with his human partner Barry, run a large corporation where the invesnt microp-chips that aid in Homeland Security.Besides that, they are undercover agents for the FBI. What is unique to s Tony''s ability to communicate with Barry in what appears to be verbal communication.

The world''s greatest fast bowler and the cutting edge behind the success of South Africa at Test level and Warwickshire in the county championship during the mid-nineties, explains his winning mentality in his first-ever autobiography.

Simple experiments to help children discover scientific concepts.

"Growing Up Downtown Bay St. Louis is a personal story of one man''s coming-of-age in a small Mississipppi town, a picturesque village on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico that was and continues to be significantly impacted by major hurricanes and the proximity of New Orleans. Author Pat Murphy remembers the town folks, the traditions, the Main Street atmosphere, and what was lost and what remains in this lavishly illustrated journal containing a wealth of historical photos and stories."--from inside flap