Sean Connolly

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 includes a simple,...

Collection of jokes about food, including hot dogs, eggs, and cookies.

Collects jokes about school, including teachers, classes, and books.

Collection of jokes about jungle animals, including elephants, zebras, and crabs.

Presents a multitude of seafaring jokes.

Offers short and simple jokes about the farm.

Simple to do science experiments to be done with items found in the kitchen or garden.

Presents in introduction to thirty-four scientific breakthroughs, discussing the history of their discovery and providing instructions for conducting experiments which demonstrate their principles.

Examines the life and disappearance of the pilot who was the first woman to cross the Atlantic in a plane by herself.

Presents the childhood, career, and family life of the first human being to set foot on the moon.