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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Humour & jokes
Celebrate 60 years of web-slinging with the story of Marvel Comics'
most beloved super hero, Spider-Man! Features Foreword by Stephen
Wacker, former Senior Editor of Spider-Man. When Stan Lee and Steve
Ditko debuted Spider-Man in Amazing Fantasy, would they have ever
predicted what would happen next? Spider-Man would go on to become
the most popular super hero in history! Discover the origins and
inception of New York's favourite web-slinging, crime-fighting,
skyscraper-swinging super hero, in this gorgeous coffee table book.
Not only will readers experience a real-time exhibition of the life
of Spidey, but they will uncover his story, his iterations, the
storylines that shook comics-lore and discover the creators who
brought the web-head to life! This amazingly curated collection
includes rarely seen artwork from the Marvel archives and will
chronicle the enormous Spider-Verse and history of the legendary
Spider-Man and his most famous foes. Spider-Man Museum is the
definitive gift purchase for Spidey lovers everywhere and a
must-have addition to the shelf for fans of comics. Celebrate
Spidey's 60th anniversary in glorious style. Also available: -
Marvel Museum - Marvel Heroes & Villains - Marvel Universe: An
Atlas of Marvel - What Would Spider-Man Do? - What Would Hulk Do? -
What Would The Mighty Thor Do? (c) 2022 MARVEL
Tells the story of Paul Revere's ride to Lexington in April 1775 to
warn colonists in Massachusetts of approaching British troops.
Written in graphic-novel format.
"I knew dinosaurs could run," he says (in his dream). "I never knew
they had roller skates!" The Big Skeleton, The Little skeleton and
The Dog Skeleton are fast asleep, dreaming about dinosaurs. But
what started as a lovely dream suddenly gets a bit scary when the
dinosaurs start chasing the skeletons - and these dinosaurs have
roller skates! Join everyone's favourite skeletons for another
adventure in this classic story. Can't get enough of the Funnybones
skeletons? Discover: Funnybones: The Pet Shop The Funnybones
Collection Funnybones: Dinosaur Dream
Why is your elbow called your funny bone? How could you escape the grip of a crocodile's jaw? Which animal can breathe through its bottom? And how do these things all link together? This brilliant book by the science expert Dr Emily Grossman will have eyebrows raised and jaws dropping as it uncovers the amazing scientific explanations behind all sorts of questions that can pop into our heads. Can an egg bounce? How can a giraffe's ridiculously long neck contain the same number of bones as a human's? How much does the Internet weigh?
Written by science superstar and STEM Ambassador Emily Grossman, this book will answer all science questions you may or may not have wondered about. Each section in the book is linked to the one before it, creating a fantastically interactive structure, where a question answered brings up new curiosities and surprises. This is the perfect book for children who love learning about science or who need an extra nudge when it comes to STEM subjects. After all, who wouldn't want to find out how a hippo can use its own sweat as sunscreen?!
Discover the world's greatest record-breaking feats, stunts and
tricks in this interactive celebration. YouTube is the world's
most-visited video sharing site, where more than 1 billion hours of
content are viewed every day. It's packed with seemingly endless
amazing clips, many documenting incredible feats of human endeavour
and endurance. YouTube World Records 2022 is the original and best
interactive celebration of these heroic and often jaw-dropping
efforts. Super-powered with on-the-page QR code links to more than
250 amazing videos, YouTube World Records 2022 showcases the
greatest feats ever recorded on the internet. From the tallest and
smallest to the greatest and maddest, this sensational collection
covers music, sport, technology and everything in between -
including pancake tossing. fiery-hot pepper eating, mega-quick
drumming and unbelievable basketball slam-dunks. Vibrantly
illustrated and incredibly entertaining, this is the ultimate
celebration of the world's greatest records.
An awesome collection of hundreds of the funniest jokes for clever kids.
Packed with punchlines that 8 year olds will love, including silly
puns, tongue twisters, riddles and more. It's designed to be easy to
read with amusing illustrations for extra laughs, making this a book
that kids will enjoy from the very first page.
Includes all of the comics and bonus materials from Snoopy:
Cowabunga! and Charlie Brown and Friends. Good grief! Charlie
Brown's baseball team has the worst record in history, he's
constantly tormented by a kite-eating tree, and his crush doesn't
even know he exists. Fortunately, he's surrounded by some of the
best friends around. In this special collection of Peanuts comics
for kids, you'll meet outspoken Lucy, philosophical Linus, musical
genius Schroeder, and, of course, Charlie Brown's wave-surfing,
airplane-piloting, Beagle Scout-leading dog, Snoopy, who treats
life as one big adventure. Join in the fun and find out why Peanuts
is the most cherished comic strip of all time. The gang's all here!
"From the top of your head to the tips of your toes Learn all about
health from a cool cat who knows!" In this delightful book, Dr.
Seuss' famous Cat in the Hat explains to young readers all the
different ways to stay healthy. This title and others form part of
a series of books that takes an off-beat look at nature and natural
sciences through a fun combination of Seussian rhymes and zany
illustrations. Aimed at early readers - from four to seven year
olds - the books are designed to bridge the gap between concept
books written for preschoolers and more formal non fiction titles
that require fluent reading skills. By presenting the facts in a
lively and rhythmic manner, they provide the critical foundation
upon which complex facts and ideas can eventually be built.
The tenth book in the bestselling series, from the brilliantly
talented Liz Pichon. Look out! Tom, Delia and the whole Gates
family are going on holiday. How will Tom manage to keep himself
busy on the most boring campsite ever? By doodling, of course! This
tenth book in the series comes with doodle your own elements to
keep Tom Gates fans happy for hours. ABOUT THE SERIES: Written in
diary form Full of Tom's doodles and pictures & his amazing
sense of humour The Brilliant World of Tom Gates, was the winner of
the Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect gifts for boys & girls who
love to laugh themselves silly The first series of The Brilliant
World of Tom Gates won the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment! Love
Tom Gates? Don't miss Liz Pichon's spectacular Shoe Wars, a
laugh-out-loud, gadget-packed adventure!
THE WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARD 2020
In the rockpool above the sea, live two crabs: Very Big Crab and Little Crab. Today, they’re going for a dip in the sea. “This is going to be so great!” says Little Crab. But then Little Crab catches a first glimpse of the water... Oh. The waves! They're ENORMOUS. "Oh..." Will Little Crab be brave enough to go in?
A bold, beautiful board book about taking the time you need to overcome your fears and, with the support of a loved one, building up the courage to try something new.
Uncover the sidesplitting life of cucumber scaredy-cats, non-stop pooping hamsters, exploding fish and everything in-between (and some things that have nothing to do with pets but are still ridiculously funny). This hilarious book answers all the big questions, like: do sausage dogs eat sausages? Why has my cat done a poo behind my wardrobe? And how can I persuade my parents to get me a pet? For real-life pet facts, imaginary stories, and a generally laugh-so-hard-snot-comes-out-your-nose read, this is the only pet book you'll ever need!
Written by the outstanding children's comedian James Campbell, prepare yourself for The Funny Life of Pets! But be WARNED - this IS NOT a normal book.You read a normal book by starting on page one and reading to the end (BORING). You can read this book forwards, backwards, sideways, and in approximately 861,000 different ways in-between.
This is a book with outrageous facts, hilarious jokes, insanely funny online videos and brilliant stories all about pets, the author, and all sorts of other things.
WARNING: Anything you think you might have learned from this book might not be very accurate so should not be used in a school project or as part of homework. Unless of course, you are made of stardust and are as brave as sunshine.
We all do it... Use the big, white telephone. Drop anchor. A number
two. The Big Plop. But instead of flushing it out of sight and out
of mind, you should be proud of your brown masterpiece because it
has the power to create a bright new future. That's right - your
poo can help save the world! Discover how people have used dung all
through history, what happens to poo after you've flushed it away,
and how it contributes to global warming. Explore how we can use
poo to power our cars, homes and even rockets, and how scientists
are using other ingenious sources of renewable energy. Featuring
plenty of fun, 'yuck' poo facts and engaging illustrations, this
book brings hope that cutting-edge scientific research into
biofuels and sustainable technology could be the breath of fresh
air we need to save us from climate disaster.
A new title in the 'Buster Laugh-a-Lot' series, this paw-some
collection has hundreds of hilarious animal-themed jokes for funny
kids to share. Why do dogs run in circles? Because it's hard to run
in squares! How does a lion greet other animals? "Pleased to eat
you." Why are frogs always so happy? They eat whatever bugs them.
Filled with over 300 hiss-terical and a-moo-sing animal jokes that
will have ewe in stitches, including one-liners, ridiculous puns,
tongue twisters and much more. Designed to be easy to read with
wonderfully silly illustrations for extra laughs, this
laugh-out-loud collection will keep jokers entertained for hours on
end.
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