Just what is the difference between a meteor and a meteorite, a germ and a virus, or rugby league and rugby union? This title is suitable for those who have found themselves pondering the exact qualities that make a stoat a stoat, and not a weasel, or what makes a bear grizzly.
Presented in large full-colour format, this title helps children learn how to survive when animals get horrible: how to cope with a killer croc, why you shouldn't turn your back on a tiger and what to do if a shark bumps into you. It includes wild animal facts, life-saving tips, and heart-stopping survival stories.
Suitable for children, this work presents a collection of spooky jokes. It provides black-and-white cartoons by illustrator Martin Chatterton. It also discusses questions such as: What do skeletons say before starting to eat? Why do witches fly on broomsticks? Why did the vampire go to the orthodontist? Why don't mummies go on holiday?
A horribly funny book of jokes including: gruesome jokes - jokes about goo; monstrous jokes - jokes about monsters; awfully funny jokes - jokes that are baaad; rotten jokes - slimy, smelly jokes; jokes to make you go 'ew' - yucky jokes; jokes that go bump in the night - ghostly jokes; and, hair-raising jokes - scary jokes.
When the family visits a smart hotel, Will gets into all sorts of trouble when he tries to be charming - which has interesting results. And on Mother's Day, the family walk turns into an unforgettable adventure - when the terrifying Pokehead saves Lucy from an equally terrifying bull.
Worry no more! Letty Chubb's guide to life has all the answers. It's all here, whether you're worried about exams or religion, cellulite or celibacy, spots or sex. Hilariously funny as well as insightful and informative, this is for all teenage worriers.
Have you ever wondered why the pyramids were built that way up, or what the pointy room at the top was used for? Do you puzzle over who actually built the pyramids? In these newly discovered letters from the scribe Ahmose to his Pharaoh, all these and many more questions are finally answered.
What will Fabio Capello do if the pitch is flooded during the World Cup? What did the ref say to the chicken who tripped a defender? Why was the footballer upset on his birthday? This title features these and other howlers to make you laugh even if we lose the World Cup.
Packed full of the lies that grown-ups tell, debunking all those cherished 'facts' grown-ups believe, such as camels carrying water in their humps, goldfish have a three-second memory, and pirates were made to walk the plank, this title comes with illustrations.
What sort of jokes do werewolves like best? Howlers! What's worse than being surrounded by huge great scary monsters? Being surrounded by awful jokes about monsters! Think you can stomach hundreds of and ghastly gags? This book contains monster gags.
Horrible Science author Nick Arnold takes readers on an unforgettable journey across the globe spotting sharks! Including all the gory details of savage shark attacks, how sharks see in the dark and why you should be more scared of a hamster, this is an indispensable guide to one of the world's most notorious swimmers.
A collection of wise and wacky words of advice. It presents such gems of wisdom as: You can't trust a dog to watch your food. Why buy shampoo when real poo is free? Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, as you won't have a leg to stand on. And if getting even doesn't work, then just get odd.
Nestled deep in a distant valley live the obeisant Domoinkan Pigs of Snouto Domoninko de Silo. This book and CD includes the chant that they do 12 times a day in the form of a parody of the Gregorian Chant, with Sandra Boynton's own satirical sense of humour.
How do you make a kitchen sink? Throw it in the bath! What does a slice of toast wear to work? Jam-mies! A bumber collection of more than 600 hysterical jokes, riddles and knock-knocks. Kids will crack up as they get deeper and deeper into the laughter pit!
What's your name? Is it Chloe? Jessica? Jack, Sam? Is it Emily? Rebecca? Matthew, Dan?. ..Or is it Fart Bear? Noah Zark? Piggy Banks? Be grateful for your ordinary name, this book is full of the silliest, the strangest, the weirdest and the wackiest names from around the world (and some of them are quite rude too).
Suitable for the children of ages 9 to 12 years, this title offers a wide array of animal-inspired amusement. It presents a dictionary of jokes and riddles, highlighting dozens of different species in alphabetical order. It is arranged by classic clusters such as knock-knock jokes, rhymes, 'daffynitions', and even jokes overheard in restaurants.
From the author of "Christmas Crackered", comes a comprehensive list of excuses to fit any occasion. The excuses have been researched and range from conventional excuses to more unusual ones. It provides devious plans for getting out of various situations without being rumbled.
Leave it to the authors of the best-selling Worst-Case Scenario series to serve up a hilarious (and helpful!) and totally 'gross' handbook that will guide kids through all things slippery, slimy, and stinky. Find out how to survive boogers, bloody noses, barfing emergencies, and more.
This collection of over 2500 hilariously funny and wickedly naughty jokes contains the most brainless, ridiculous, nutty and wacky wisecracks ever invented. From addled animals to witless wizards, there are lots of brand new jokes, pathetic puns and raving riddles.
Why did Winnie give up tap dancing? She kept falling in the sink. What do you call Winnie when she's at the seaside? A sandwitch. Whether you're a giggler or a chuckler, a groaner or a chortler, with jokes like these, this book will have you laughing out loud from start to finish!
Packed with the silly jokes that kids love - including knock-knocks, tongue twisters, riddles, and traditional question and answer jokes - paired with photos of laughing animals and funny people, this book features bold design and humorous, full-colour photographs on the spreads.
What a rip off. Why do you never see an elephant on a bus? Because he's got a massive bum. So I went to the doctors. I said, 'I got hurt in a pillow fight.' He said, 'You've got concushion.' Believe it or not there are twice as many eyebrows in the world as there are people. This title features funny puns, and original jokes and illustrations.
Deputy Dorkface returns in this new adventure. The Deputy now lives in Sugaropolis, the sweetest town on earth, where all of the children love candy, cakes and desserts of all types. When the children suddenly become too tired to do anything, Deputy Dorkface decides a major change is necessary.
Taylor and Colin are looking for adventure when they stumble onto the town of Stinkville. The duo is intrigued by the Stinkville Stink-O-Meter warning sign that declares conditions to be at 'High Stink Danger - Stay Out!' One whiff of the stench convinces the children to take the law into their own lassos.
SpongeBob and his pals find ways to excuse themselves from every situation - from failing a driving test to serving customers at the Krusty Krab. With interactive fill-ins and SpongeBob's lists of top ten homework excuses and top ten excuses for being late work, this book is all you need when you have to come up with an excuse.
What happens when a girl thinks a cute boy is flirting with her - but it's her friend's number he wants? When a boy likes a chick flick more than his girl (and he even tears up, too)? When there's a cyber-slip-up and the wrong person gets the message? This book answers these questions.
Did you know that squirrels can't see the colour red? That Walt Disney, the creator of Mickey Mouse, was afraid of mice? That only 30 per cent of humans can flare their nostrils? Or that every year the average person eats 438 bugs by mistake? This is a guide into the wonderful world of trivia.
This combined volume brings the best of "Usborne Joke Book" series together in one book and is perfect for bringing humour to any situation. Full of colour, and hilarious illustrations, the pages are filled to capacity with jokes that should appeal to children (and adults) of all ages.
Filled with incredible facts and figures, this book contains a list for every day of the year. The list includes: six of the world's smelliest cheeses, eight theories that are impossible to prove, five animals that look like something else, four Runners-up who became more famous than the actual winners, eight different types of hat, and more.
What's grey and wobbly? A jellyphant. What do you get if you cross a sheep with a kangaroo? A woolly jumper. Children love telling jokes to their friends and family, and this work includes jokes that are easy to read. It is ideal for beginner readers who enjoy fun wordplay.
Suitable for the children of ages 9 to 12 years, this title offers a wide array of animal-inspired amusement. It presents a dictionary of jokes and riddles, highlighting dozens of different species in alphabetical order. It is arranged by classic clusters such as knock-knock jokes, rhymes, 'daffynitions', and even jokes overheard in restaurants.