Sean Connolly
Author
Publisher
Basic Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"When many think of Irish emigration, they think of potato blight and the Great Famine of the 1840s, which caused so many to flee Ireland for the U.S. But the real history of the Irish diaspora is much longer, more complicated, and more global. Starting in the 17th century, Irish clerics, mercenaries, and merchants began to fan out across America, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, setting in motion a pattern of migration that would play an essential...
Author
Series
Publisher
Workman Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
It's never been more important to engage a child's scientific curiosity, and Sean Connolly knows just how to do it-with lively, hands-on, seemingly "dangerous" experiments that pop, ooze, crash, and teach! Now, the author of The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science, takes it one step further: He leads kids through the history of science, and then creates amazing yet simple experiments that demonstrate key scientific principles.
Tame fire just like...
Author
Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Q: What's more astounding than a talking dog?
A: A spelling bee!
Have a whale of a time with this compilation of 140 side-spitting animal jokes. These knock-knock jokes, puns and hilarious one-liners will delight young readers, containing all of their favourite furry friends. Featuring wonderful cartoon illustrations, The Animal Antics Jokes Book will provide hours of entertainment.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Laugh Out Loud! is a vibrant and dynamic...
Author
Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Q: Why did the lion spit out the clown?
A: Because he tasted funny!
Peer through your binoculars at this hilarious collection of 140 safari-themed jokes. Young readers will encounter all of their favorite wild animals in The Silly Safari Joke Book, featuring roar-some cartoon illustrations.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Laugh Out Loud is a vibrant and dynamic joke book series for kids. Featuring a variety of exciting themes, these titles build general knowledge...
Author
Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Q: What was the dentist's favourite subject at school?
A: Flossophy!
Step into the wise-crack classroom with this collection of 140 school-themed jokes, including priceless puns, knock-knock jokes and one-liners. Illustrated with wonderful cartoons, The School's Cool Joke Book will provide young readers with hours of entertainment.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Laugh Out Loud is a vibrant and dynamic joke book series for kids. Featuring a variety of exciting...
Author
Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Q: How does Frankenstein's monster sit in a chair
A: Bolt upright!
This collection of 140 monster-themed jokes will tickle your funny bone. Packed with puns, one-liners, knock-knock jokes and fang-tastic cartoon illustrations, The Monster Fun Joke Book is great for young readers who love a good spook.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Laugh Out Loud is a vibrant and dynamic joke book series for kids. Featuring a variety of exciting themes, these titles build general...
Author
Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Q: Why couldn't the computer take its hat off?
A: Because the caps lock was on!
Read about robots, the internet and crazy tech in this compilation of 140 rib-tickling jokes. Young readers will be electrified by hilarious puns, knock-knock jokes and one-liners, brought to life by adorable cartoon illustrations.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Laugh Out Loud! is a vibrant and dynamic joke book series for kids. Featuring a variety of exciting themes, these titles...
Author
Series
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Why does a knuckleball flutter? Why do belly flops hurt so much? Why would a quarterback prefer a deflated football? Here are 54 all-star experiments that demonstrate the scientific principles powering a wide variety of sports and activities ;and offer insights that can help you improve your own athletic skills. How does a black belt karate chop her way through a stack of bricks? Use Popsicle sticks to understand why it's possible and learn the role...
Author
Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Q: Why don't clams give to charity?
A: Because they're shellfish!
Get a generous dose of vitamin sea with this brilliant ocean-themed joke book, containing 140 side-splitting corkers. Featuring hilarious cartoon illustrations, The Out to Sea Joke Book provides young readers with hours of entertainment.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Laugh Out Loud is a vibrant and dynamic joke book series for kids. Featuring a variety of exciting themes, these titles...
Author
Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Q: What do you get if you cross a cow with a grass cutter?
A: A lawn mooer!
This egg-celent collection of 140 farmyard jokes will tickle your funny bone with its incredible puns, one-liners and more! Illustrated with hilarious cartoons, Fun on the Farm Joke Book will provide young readers with hours of entertainment.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Laugh Out Loud is a vibrant and dynamic joke book series for kids. Featuring a variety of exciting themes,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Q: What do you get if you cross a parrot with a centipede?
A: A walkie talkie
Journey through the jungle with this incredible selection of 140 jokes. Sinister snakes, crazy crocs and mischievous monkeys abound in this illustrated collection. Perfect for adventurous young readers who want to howl with laughter.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Laugh Out Loud is a vibrant and dynamic joke book series for kids. Featuring a variety of exciting themes, these...
Author
Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Q: When did early people start wearing uncreased clothes?
A: In the Iron Age
Take a time trip with this hilarious collection of 140 history-themed jokes. Young readers will be able to pun about this past - from Vikings, to Victorians - with this brilliant joke book, featuring wacky cartoon illustrations.
Author
Series
Publisher
Bradt Travel Guides Ltd
Pub. Date
2015-
Language
English
Description
"Like the whole of West Africa in microcosm, Senegal boasts a variety of landscapes and cultures that belie its compact size. Northern desert wilds give way to the rain-soaked Casamance, fringed by hundreds of kilometres of pristine beaches and the fantastically frenetic capital city, Dakar, surrounded by ocean and proudly perched at the westernmost point on the African continent. This smorgasbord of landscapes is all accessible within a day's travel,...
20) Claude Monet
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Introduces the life and work of Claude Monet, discussing his early years, life in London and various parts of France, and development as a painter.