New Releases by Joe Rhatigan

Learn about different wacky things that the human body does.

Learn about different wacky things that the human body does.

A collection of humorous, hypothetical inventions.

At once inspirational, silly, and fun, this lavishly illustrated picture book is a celebration of reading and children''s marvelous capacity for enjoyment and imagination. Full color.

There''s a time and a place for everything, but Everyone Toots, so remember that when it''s time to pass a little gas. Everyone Toots will have young children and their parents laughing and learning. Just like the title says, everyone toots. For the child who just doesn''t believe us, here''s the book that proves it. Does Dad toot? Yes. Does Mom toot? Of course! How about the president? Indeed. At once silly, mischievous, and wacky while also being informative and perhaps even a tad comforting. Everyone Toots, keeps it as tasteful as possible while also tickling everyone''s funny bone. The rhyming text and incredibly funny illustrations from well known Argentinean artist, Alejandro O''Kif, will keep kids coming back for another round of unicorns, elephants, big brothers, ballerinas, princesses, astronauts and more passing a little gas. Everyone Toots is just one of MoonDance Press'' fun and educational books for children. Visit our website to see them all!

Puzzle lovers ages 7-12 will be enamoured with these 75 fun, quirky, brain-teasing word search puzzles!

Experience a new twist on this classic nursery rhyme with the new book, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. A group of kittens want to get closer to their friend Twinkle, the star. Will they reach Twinkle? Everyone loves and remembers nursery rhymes from when they were a small child. Each book in the Classic Nursery Rhymes Retold series begins with a classic nursery rhyme, then expands on it with more wacky rhymes and fun, toddler and young child friendly nonsense. Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star is a re-imagined expansion of the wonderful rhyme. In this story, Twinkle the star has some kitten admirers on Earth that will do anything to visit their star friend. The kittens build a rocket ship, a super slingshot, and other contraptions, hoping that one of their ideas will get them closer to Twinkle. Perfect for children ages 1 through 5, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star will make them giggle with delight as they read this new classic over and over again.

Fuzzy Wuzzy Was a Bear. Fuzzy Wuzzy Had No Hair… So begins the new and expanded version of this classic nursery rhyme. What happens next in the rest of this original manuscript promises to be silly, fun, and a must read-aloud for young children, who get to see what happens when Fuzzy Wuzzy meets Wacky Quacky, the duck with no quack; Bill, the giraffe with a short neck, Lumpy Wumpy, the elephant with feathers instead of ears, and more.

50 Wacky Inventions Throughout History describes 50 unbelievable inventions that seem too crazy to be true.

With The Ultimate Activity Book for Mad Scientists, kids will learn about science while doodling, drawing, solving puzzles, playing games, and more. It''s all about having fun!

An expanded version of the traditional nursery rhyme presents even more silly situations, including a fish and a noodle climbing a tree, a giraffe in a cradle crying for soup, and a movie star monkey riding in a wagon.

Rudyard Kipling''s tale of a young boy lost in the jungles of India introduces young children to the magic of the original classic tale. The Jungle Book: Mowgli''s Adventures adapts Rudyard Kipling''s timeless tale of a young boy lost in the jungles of India for young children. This delightfully written and illustrated book focuses on the magic of the jungle and the one-of-a-kind characters and fantastical situations that Mowgli finds himself in. The Jungle Book: Mowgli''s Adventures tells the simple story of Mowgli, who is raised by Mother and Father Wolf and taught the ways of the jungle by Baloo the bear. While this is a faithful introduction to the classic, it doesn''t attempt to cover all the action from the original story and its adaptations-the story focuses on the parts children will understand and enjoy. The Jungle Book: Mowgli''s Adventures is a magical introduction children will recall when they are older and ready for the original work.

''With dozens of doodle game to play, challenges to complete, and activities to attempt, the fun will never end."--Back cover

In Get a Job at the Hospital, fictional character Jeremiah Oliver Baumgartner (Job, for short) introduces readers to a wide variety opportunities found (through his adventure and misadventures) at the hopsital. Back matter includes creative writing prompts and activities.

In Get a Job at the Construction Site, fictional character Jeremiah Oliver Baumgartner (Job, for short) introduces readers to a wide variety opportunities found (through his adventure and misadventures) at a construction site. Back matter includes creative writing prompts and activities.

In Get a Job at the Landfill, fictional character Jeremiah Oliver Baumgartner (Job, for short) introduces readers to a wide variety opportunities found (through his adventure and misadventures) at a landfill. Back matter includes creative writing prompts and activities.

In Get a Job at the Airport, fictional character Jeremiah Oliver Baumgartner (Job, for short) introduces readers to a wide variety opportunities found (through his adventure and misadventures) at the airport. Back matter includes creative writing prompts and activities.

Learn about our solar system in this Step 3 Science Reader packed with NASA photos and space facts! Step into Reading, the most trusted name in early readers, delivers an introduction to the final frontier that kids can read themselves! For up-to-date information (including about Pluto and its fellow dwarf planets) and stellar photos and illustrations, kids eager for mind-blowing nonfiction need look no further! Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. They are ideal for children who are ready to read on their own.

Kids will be catapulted back through American history with dozens of activities, quizzes, games, puzzles, and doodles that explore the wacky side of our country''s past. Explore early American history as you draw a new dress for Abigail Adams, practice your signature like John Hancock, and do a word search of popular names from the 1770s. Conquer a MadLib of the national anthem or write your own modern history by designing your own presidential campaign—then decorate the oval office after you''re elected. Peppered with "A Bit of Learnin'''''' sections to give the real facts behind the activities, Hilarious American History makes America''s past, present, and possibly future come alive for kids.

Kids will be enticed to look up from the screen and pick up a pencil with these weird, wacky, and sometimes disgusting activities. Draft texts between yourself and a werewolf, learn weird trivia, draw bodies for monster heads and monster heads for their bodies, and play a gross edition of Would You Rather. Grab a friend and learn how to play games like Weird Telephone and Mind Your P''s and Q''s. Or just take two blank pages and see how much of the page you can fill without the lines crossing. Complete with quizzes, puzzles, games, and doodles infused with "ewww" factor, Weird Quizzes, Wacky Games and Disturbing Doodles offers hours of entertainment.

Living in America''s most famous residence might seem glamorous at first--it''s the most fun place any kid could live! There''s a bowling alley in the basement, chefs are always available to prepare whatever you''re craving, and sometimes presidential aides will even help you with your homework! But life isn''t always easy for the youngsters who call the White House home. They''re always in the spotlight, and those pesky Secret Service agents are always around. For every perk, there''s a problem. From Washington to Obama, see the White House through the eyes of the children and grandchildren. Filled with wacky, weird, and wonderful stories, it shows what it''s like to call the president Dad (or Granddad or Uncle). Find out what schools they went to, what mischief they caused, and what pets they had. There are first-person accounts from letters and interviews, fascinating photos, original illustrations, and even a section that follows the children after they left the White House.

Vacation--no homework, no school, and no more teacher’s dirty looks! Unfortunately, it usually begins with the family sitting around somewhere or stuck in a plane, train, or car. BOR-IIIING! Fortunately, with these quizzes, puzzles, games, and doodles, the fun doesn’t have to wait, even if you do. And you can do them anywhere—no electricity needed—with just a pencil. Fill in travel quotes, writing in the name of anyone who says one of the phrases on the page—like "I have to go to the bathroom" or "I think we’re lost." Play gomoku, a two-person game that’s similar to tic-tac-toe. Plan the ultimate vacation—a week anywhere in the world. Draw creepy critters, try tongue-tripping-twisters, and unscramble anagrams. It’s all so entertaining that no one will ask the dreaded question: Are we there yet?

Rain, rain, go away . . . actually, after seeing this activity book, kids will say: Rain, rain, please STAY! It’s so chock-full of fun things that it won’t matter what the weather is like. Children will never be bored when they can create a drawing of what a rooster might look like as a robot, finish silly sentences, and solve mini-crosswords. Or maybe they’ll lose their marbles playing the "Lost Your Marbles?" word search game. Budding fashionistas can design a t-shirt on the page (and maybe a real one), while future rock ‘n’ roll stars can pick the perfect band name by picking from a word list or by randomly choosing phrases from the dictionary. A few games are meant for two—just in case a friend’s around. With tongue twisters to make you snort, "off with its head" fill-ins (where you chop off the first letter), and classic riddles and conundrums, you won’t care how hard it pours!

It doesn’t have to be a celebrity, it doesn’t have to be a big-name athlete: some of the most important and exciting people a kid can meet live right nearby, in his or her own hometown! These are the folks who quietly help keep us safe, grow our food, and motivate us with their success. And this engaging book explains who these world-changers are, what they do, why they’re important, and how to make contact. Using a fun and appealing notebook-style format filled with lighthearted illustrations, it identifies individuals who might be cool to meet—from farmers and travelers to local entrepreneurs, politicians, and artists. Plus, it gives inquisitive strategies, interview questions, and research ideas, along with plenty of interesting tidbits, great quotes, intriguing profiles, blogs to check out, and Q&As. Every child will find something life-changing in these pages as they explore the lives of animal rescuers, scientists, writers, crafters, chefs, engineers, and so many more. They’ll even learn about the teens and tweens who take an active role in making their communities better places—like Maya Shea Penn, a thirteen-year-old entrepreneur, philanthropist, designer, artist, animator, illustrator, and writer who started her own company when she was only eight! Who knows where it will inspire a kid to go?

Pizza kings, mama bears, fake PAC ads, and obscene tweets: Today''s politics seem to have grown crazier--and more contentious--than ever. But is it really any weirder now than it ever was? In a world filled with corruption, lies, and illicit affairs, where the news regularly serves up politicians'' gaffes, crimes, and screwups, it''s hard to imagine things were ever stranger. Well, guess what? America has a long history of bizarre politics... and it''s all here! We invite you into the political loony bin, where you''ll encounter dozens of really unlikely candidates, follow campaign trail madness, meet far too many contenders with foot-in-mouth disease, and learn about a host of false promises and lies meant to lure (presumably gullible) voters.

The execution of the perfect crime can leave you flabbergasted, thrilled, chilled, amazed, or just downright impressed. But let’s face it: most lawbreakers end up shooting themselves in the foot, and that’s way more fun to read about. Here we pay tribute to the comic blunderers whose antics land them in police cuffs faster than you can say "He went thatta way!" And if it won’t solve the mystery of why these miscreants do what they do, at least it will aid and abet you in the laughter department. There’s a diverse and crazy crowd of fumblers and bumblers in our wacky lineup. Some fools call the cops on themselves, or dial 9-1-1 to ask where they can buy drugs. There’s even a real-life Cinderella story about a girl forced to stay outdoors and do all the work while her stepsisters lived in comfort.

Every industry relies on the basic principles of business to function and prosper. An accountant can therefore choose to work in any business that needs sound financial practices. A sports enthusiast might seek an accounting job with a professional sports team, a sports equipment manufacturer, or other related business. Mixing business with pleasure is just one of the reasons to give this field a serious look. Demand is another. Each industry needs well-trained people who can organize, plan, and manage their way to success. Accounting, finance, human resources, marketing, nonprofit management, leadership, and real estate are just a few of the areas of specialization explored in further detail in the new Career Ideas for Teens in Business, Management, and Administration. Job articles include: Brand manager Chief executive officer E-commerce analyst Human resources director International business consultant Media coordinator Purchasing agent Risk manager.

This is history served up high-octane, with all of the fun and none of the boredom. It''s not about memorizing lists of dates or names, or remembering which general won what battle. Instead, BIZARRE HISTORY merrily digs up the scandals, the strangeness, and the scintillating details that illuminate personalities, events, and real life. Think of it not as a textbook, but as history?s juicy unauthorized biography--a historical document in which relevance never gets in the way of a good read. There are humorous quotes from famous figures such as Mark Twain and Napoleon ("History is a myth that men agree to believe"), as well as witty commentary about leaders of the past. After all, while you''re probably familiar with William the Conquerer, have you heard of Charles the Simple, ruler of France and son of Louis the Stammerer? What about the emperor who entered Rome in a chariot drawn by 50 naked slaves?and invented the first whoopee cushion, too? But you can find lots of wildness closer to home: George Washington wrote love letters to a married woman; "Old Hickory" Andrew Jackson had been in at least seven duels before becoming president; and Benjamin Franklin fathered an illegitimate child. Paranoia also plagued a few of our presidents: the only thing Franklin Roosevelt had to fear was the number 13: he wouldn''t invite 13 guests to a dinner party or travel on the 13th. And both Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan had encounters with UFOs! The fun facts span the globe, covering the crazy acts of Caligula in the Roman Empire; the "Dog Shogun" in 17th century Japan; the "Pork and Beans" war between the US and Canada; and even details about fashion, medicine, sports, and the real Dracula. It''s a wild journey that no one could resist!

Rather than paying tribute to the great discoveries and discoverers, the BOOK OF SCIENCE STUFF takes a fun look at the silly, hilarious, horrible underbelly of science. In a series of enjoyable short accounts, it focuses on the failures, reveals the petty squabbles, and introduces the "nerds" who labored in labs around the world. Check out the blunders--like scary Cold War experiments, idiotic research grants, and space study stupidity; meet the "Sigmund Frauds" and the real Frankensteins; and peek into the secret lives of scientists (if you dare). See how science makes the world go round--and directly affects everyone''s daily lives. Scrutinize Hollywood''s presentation of science on film and TV. And ponder the ways science sometimes pulls the wool over our eyes.

Ce livre rassemble les cinquante expériences de chimie les plus amusantes du monde. Elles pétillent, moussent, bouillonnent et éclaboussent ! Mais surtout, elles ne manqueront pas de t''étonner, de t''épater, voire de te laisser complètement perplexe. De la fontaine de mousse aux bulles de savon qui résistent à l''éclatement, ces activités t''emmènent à la découverte de la chimie tout en te divertissant. Et pour satisfaire ta curiosité, nous t''expliquons le pourquoi et le comment de chaque expérience. La plupart sont facilement réalisables. Rassemble le matériel dont tu as besoin et suis scrupuleusement les instructions. Tu risques de te retrouver jusqu''au cou dans du slime vert ou de chercher un couvercle pour ton geyser ! Une bonne dose d''action pour en apprendre un peu plus sur la chimie, tout en t''amusant !