Sean Connolly

Collects jokes about monsters, including vampires, skeletons, and ghosts.

Publisher Annotation: It?s hands-on science with a capital ?E? for engineering. Beginning with the toppling of the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, to the destructive, laserlike sunbeams bouncing off London?s infamous ?Fryscraper? in 2013, here is an illustrated tour of the greatest engineering disasters in history from the bestselling author of The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science. Each engineering disaster...

This edition of “Bradt's Senegal” continues to offer far and away the greatest depth of coverage for this increasingly popular part of West Africa. With over 350 pages of detailed description and over 40 maps, this remains the definitive source of information to a country that is often described as the whole of West Africa in microcosm. This new edition includes details of the rapidly changing transport situation, notably the opening of the new...

Stand back! Genius at work! Encase your little bother in a giant soap bubble. Drop mentos into a bottle of diet soda and stand back as a geyser erupts. Launch a rocket made from a film canister. Here are 64 amazing experiments that snap, crackle, pop, ooze, crash, boom, and stink. Giant air cannons. Home-made lightning. Marshmallows on steroids. Matchbox microphones. There's even an introduction to alchemy. (Not sure what that is? Think "medieval...

Math rocks! At least it does in the gifted hands of Sean Connolly, who blends middle school math with fantasy to create an exciting adventure in problem-solving. These word problems are perilous, do-or-die scenarios of blood-sucking vampires (How many months would it take a single vampire to completely take over a town of 500,000 people?), or a rowboat of 5 shipwrecked sailors with a single barrel of freshwater (How much can they drink, and for how...

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...

Bradt's Gabon remains the only English-language guide dedicated exclusively to what is considered by many to be 'Africa's last Eden' thanks to its sparse population and perhaps the highest percentage of forest cover of any country in the world. This new edition has been fully updated and covers all recent developments, including those in the national parks. Several new maps have been added (taking the total to 32) and most sketch maps have been upgraded....

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...

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...

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...