Books in Little Giant Book series

To this day, dinosaurs remain a never-ending source of fascination to children, who just can't get enough of these compelling creatures. Illustrations, picturing over 60 dinosaur types (including some new discoveries that appear here for the first time in a children's book), maps, and a guide to each individual species--plus an overall introduction to fossils--tell youngsters how and why all the dinosaurs developed as they did. Answer exactly the types of question kids want to know: How big were they? What did they eat? Where did they live? What do their names mean? This lively trip back to the Age of the Dinosaurs, from its beginnings in the Triassic period to the great extinction at the end of the Cretaceous, is guided by one of the major authorities in the field, Dr. Thomas Holtz, vertebrate paleontologist at the University of Maryland, whose specialty is the study of carnivorous dinosaurs.

Look closely at each illustration—what do you see? Are you sure? Don’t trust your eyes too quickly, because every picture here has an optical trick to fool you. Some-times you’ll find “two objects in one”; sometimes you have to rotate drawings to solve the puzzle. Among the forms of visual magic: a bird that “flies” into a cage and a boy who changes into a monkey when the page is turned upside down. More than 300 engrossing optical illusions.

For all the boys and girls in the world, here are two special books celebrating the wonder of youth. Filled with the best boy and girl stuff imaginable, The Little Big Book for Boys and The Little Big Book for Girls are simply the coolest gift around. These chunky pint-sized volumes pack a punch with loads of material guaranteed to occupy, fascinate, and entertain boys and girls of all backgrounds and with all interests. Designed with vintage illustrations that are as timeless as their contents, these two delightful volumes will be well-thumbed classics in no time at all. Each volume includes: 12 excerpts from beloved fictional classics; 14 poems from such poets as Walter de la Mare, Robert Frost, Langston Hughes, Christina Rossetti, and Shel Silverstein; 20 activities ranging from : science tricks and juggling to star gazing and building a lean-to in Boys; braiding and finger knitting to make blue jean bags and silk screen t-shirts in Girls; 12 songs, including: "Mr. Tambourine Man", "Yellow Submarine", "Puff The Magic Dragon", and "If You Want To Sing Out" in Boys; "Tomorrow", "Over the Rainbow", "Imagine", and "You've Got A Friend" in Girls; 36 recipes such as: Super Lunch-sack Stuffers, Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie, and Root Beer Float in Boys; Pink Lemonade Cake, Fruity Breakfast Parfaits, and Rocky Road Fudge in Girls; 30 profiles of heroes or heroines that will inspire boys and girls to dream big and aim high; Over 80 pages of facts and fun including games, jokes, tongue twisters, trivia, and questions and answers.

Agatha: When I was a little girl my mother told me that if I made funny faces I would stay that way. Hagatha: Well, you can't say you weren't warned! Zap them right where they stand! Some people deserve a little zinger that leaves them speechless. Or maybe you just want a really good, funny way to describe a person who, shall we say, has some annoying faults. With 800 witty one-liners and 400 put-down jokes, you'll certainly have plenty of material to choose from. Dozens of categories cover birthdays, funny features and forgetfulness, laziness and losers, meanies and nicknames, showoffs and snobs. Want some samples? If he said all he thought, he'd be speechless. They said the baby looked like you and then they turned him right side up. Police Officer: Why didn't you stop when I blew my whistle? Driver: I'm a little deaf. Police Officer: Don't worry. Here's a summons. You'll get your hearing in the morning. Diner: I'm so hungry I could eat a horse. Waiter: Well, you've come to the right place. "A fellow told me I looked like you." "What happened to him?" "I punched him!" Plus--dozens of caricatures, silly pictures, and comic drawings add to the fun. You'll never get caught without a retort again! 352 pages, 80 b/w illus., 4 3/16 x 5 1/4.

The little ant is about to go on a big adventure! After being flushed down the toilet, he journeys through sea, space, and bustling city streets to find his way home. He escapes hungry fish, flying baseballs, and even engages in a highspeed scooter chase. Through it all, he manages to have fun. He takes a ride on a whale's waterspout and treats himself to a delicious cupcake from the local bakery. The little ant is on the adventure of a lifetime; but can he make it home before dark? Check it out and see!

John Stanley and Irving Tripp's long run on Little Lulu is a milestone in American comics, as hilarious to grownups as it is to their children. With Stanley's popularity at an all-time high, Dark Horse is proud to take you back to the beginning of this legendary run. Collecting some of the earliest, out-of-print volumes of Dark Horse's acclaimed reprint series, this massive 640-page omnibus contains the first fourteen issues Little Lulu appeared in - featuring Lulu Moppet and her friends in all sorts of clever schemes and silly situations.

With more than 350 pages of instruction, games, diagrams, and strategy, this is the biggest and best book about dominoes ever! It will open up a whole world of entertainment, starting with the most basic skills and principles and ending with ideas for tournament play. So get out your tiles and begin learning what makes up a suit, how to score, and how to add your domino to the developing structure. Analyze entire games, all laid out for you to see easily. Have fun trying the incredible variety of variations: blocking games like Latin American Match; scoring ones, such as Merry-Go-Round and Sniff; Trumps and Tricks, including Nel-O and Plunge; and several solitaire versions. Or use special sets that have a different number and style of dominoes. There's so much fun packed in this tiny volume that you'll want to take it--and your dominoes--with you everywhere.

Are you ready to say "knock-knock" nearly a thousand times? Then here's a collection to last you a lifetime, or until you've driven your parents and friends crazy, whichever comes first! This is the biggest knock-knock treasury you'll ever find. While you fill the neighbourhood with laughs, you'll also enjoy dozens of zany cartoon drawings that show just how ridiculous these jokes can be!

Hundreds of fabulous, leave-'em-flabbergasted tricks include all the secrets that a magician can pull out of a hat. Coins, cards, mind reading, and more: they're here, all within your grasp, and copiously illustrated, with patter included. Triple the fun with a three-dice stunt where you boggle the crowd by guessing the number a volunteer rolls.while you're turned away. Thimbles aren't just for sewing: when you make them disappear with some crafty hand moves, no one will figure out how. The "odds" are definitely in your favor with a card trick that depends upon arranging the deck in odds and evens. Put together a mini-routine that relies only on a simple "thumb stretch"--no other paraphernalia but your hand is required! Plus lots of other dazzlers.