Books in Everything® series

All you need to track and record paranormal activity!Ectoplasm...cold spots...orbs...everyone loves a real-life ghost story! Ghosthunter Melissa Martin Ellis takes you on an exciting journey into the supernatural world of haunted sites, restless souls, and messages from beyond the grave. You'll learn about the most up-to-date technology, such as motion sensors and highly sensitive digital cameras, as well as the supernatural phenomena themselves, including:PoltergeistsElectronic-voice phenomena (EVP)PossessionPhoto anomaliesSeances and voodoo rituals With expert advice on everything from picking a haunted location to setting up cameras and dealing with unwieldy ghosts, The Everything Ghost Hunting Book, 2nd Edition shows you how today's investigators use the tools of modern science to study a wide range of paranormal activity.

Science has never been so easy—or so much fun! With The Everything Kids' Science Experiments Book, all you need to do is gather a few household items and you can recreate dozens of mind-blowing, kid-tested science experiments. High school science teacher Tom Robinson shows you how to expand your scientific horizons from biology, chemistry, physics, technology, and engineering—to outer space. You'll discover answers to questions like: —Is it possible to blow up a balloon without actually blowing into it? —What is inside coins? —Can a magnet ever be "turned off"? —Do toilets always flush in the same direction? —Can a swimming pool be cleaned with just the breath of one person? Whether you’ve always been interested in STEM or you’re looking for a cool science fair project, you’ll want to test these fun and educational experiments for yourself!

If the confusion following the last presidential election is any indication, the average citizen knows precious little about the democratic system and the laws that affect their daily lives. The Everything American Government Book unravels the complexities of our democracy and provides readers with the knowledge necessary to make the right decisions and take an active role in the management of their country. From the roots of American government and the challenges that have helped shape it over the years to its current structure and systems, this thoroughly researched work is ideal for anyone brushing up on civics, as well as students of all ages.Readers learn about:The personalities and events that gave rise to our current systemThe real significance of the Bill of Rights and the ConstitutionThe functions of each branch of government and how they work togetherPrivate sector's influence on public policy and decision-makingWays to get involved and make a difference Specially designed to inform and empower the average citizen during this critical election year, The Everything American Government Book provides the keys to understanding the ins and outs of the most powerful democracy in the world.

Wind your way through pages of endless fun!Decode a secret message using the phases of the moon, wind your way through a pizza maze, find hidden presidents, borrow some drachmas, unscramble an invention time line, play super duper tic-tac-toe, classic hangman, match up snowflakes, and more with The Everything Kids’ Puzzle Book! You can also look for Mervin the Mouse every time you turn the page—he’s watching from his hiding place to help you through this wild and whacky jam-packed puzzle book! Sharpen more than one pencil—there are enough puzzles here to keep you entertained for hours!

Peculiar puzzles, ridiculous riddles, and a-mazing mazes guaranteed to keep the fun rolling!What's not to love about puzzles? Unlocking answers, solving mysteries, breaking codes--you're practically a super-spy and you haven't even left your house. Not to mention how puzzles prove what a superior brain you have! The Everything Kids' Games and Puzzles Book is chock-full of more than 100 challenging and satisfying word games, logic puzzles, and brain teasers, including:To the Top: A silly mountainside mazeSplash: Hidden pictures out at seaSee You Later: An around-the-world word searchX-treme Sports: Wild and crazy picture puzzlesAnd many, many more!Perfect for rainy days, car trips, or after school, these games, puzzles, riddles, and mazes will help you have fun no matter what the day brings. So sharpen your pencil and get ready to puzzle!

Easy to brew, easy to customize, and enormously delicious!Looking for a crisp, clean, and scrumptious alternative to beer? On a gluten-free diet or allergic to the grains used in brewing beer? Want to experience the pride that comes when your friends crack open one of your bottles and exclaim, "You made this?"Then welcome to the world of hard cider. Suddenly it's everywhere--it's on the menu in pubs and restaurants, and there's a dizzying array of ciders available in stores. And some cider lovers, just like craft beer drinkers, are looking for ways to create their own brew.The Everything Hard Cider Book takes you step by step into the fermentation and bottling process, with tips on finding the proper equipment, sourcing ingredients, varying flavors, and creating unique packaging. You'll also find advice on advanced techniques, like evaluating the finished product, varying recipes for your own taste, and even growing fruit for cider.And with thirty-five essential and adaptable recipes for apple and other fruit ciders, you'll find everything you need to make your own distinctive and delicious beverages.

Simple instructions on how to tie over 100 useful and decorative knotsA well-tied knot is at once a practical tool and a work of art. With names like "hangman's noose" and "wagoneer's hitch," knots have a rich history of usefulness and an aesthetic appeal all their own.From the boat to the backyard, The Everything Knots Book provides simple instructions on how to tie knots for any situation. Written by Randy Penn, a member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers, this handy guide walks readers through the basics and offers myriad suggestions for creative uses of these knots.Mr. Penn shows readers how to:Choose the right rope and knot for the jobTie knots safely and securelyCreate decorative knots for clothing and accessoriesPractice knot-tying through games and exercisesPacked with easy-to-follow instructions and clear illustrations, The Everything Knots Book makes learning this useful skill fun and easy.

Hola, amigos!Learning espanol is a blast with this book. Packed with sections of fun facts, tips, and silly Spanish phrases, kids will be speaking Spanish pronto! In addition to thirty Spanish-themed puzzles, kids find:Pronunciations of Spanish wordsCommonly used words for around the house and townTerms for describing themselves en espanolAn English-Spanish glossary As a bonus, the book includes a comprehensive parent/teacher guide to facilitate learning. Loaded with simple, lively lessons to keep kids busy for hours, this book is just the thing to get little readers to hablar espanol hoy!

Become a word sleuth! You’ll find tons of hidden words (and clues that lead to other puzzles) in The Kids’ Word Search Puzzle and Activity Book.Flex your mental muscles with 100 word search puzzles about: -Things Around the House: your family, pets, meals, computer, and chores. -What You’d Find In the Yard: gardens, bugs, weather, BBQs, and tree forts. -At School: the school bus, teachers, recess, friends, lunch, and yes, homework. -Things to Do on Vacation: camping, biking, boating, museums, and road trips. -Animal Friends: cats, dogs, birds, lions, bears, whales, sharks, and penguins. -Hobbies: collecting baseball cards, sewing, drawing, reading, and writing. -Sports: soccer, baseball, hockey, figure skating, gymnastics, and ballet. -Imagine That: dragons, fairies, castles, wizards, aliens, monsters, and pirates. Grab your pencil and start scouring for words and clues—you’re the pencil-puzzling PI on the case!

Fun exercises to help you learn français!Bonjour, mon ami! So, you want to learn French but don't know where to start? Start ici, with The Everything Kids' Learning French Book. Inside, you'll find simple exercises, fun facts, tips on pronunciation, and popular phrases that enable you to read and speak French in no time at all.You'll learn how to:Address your family ("Ma famille") and pets ("Mes animaux familiers")Describe holidays and birthdays ("Fêtes et anniversaires")Ask "What time is it?" ("Quelle heure est-il?")Tell your friends, "Let's go outdoors" ("On va dehors")Express your feelings ("Exprimer mes sentiments")Talk about school ("Mon école") and your classes ("Mes cours")Dozens of puzzles and activities--plus an English-French Dictionary--make learning this exciting new language easy, fast, and fun!

Get ready for a 100% chance of scientific fun!Have you ever wondered what happens in the eye of a tornado or how hurricanes gain their strength? From lightning and snow-day blizzards to rainbows and monsoons, The Everything Kids' Weather Book gives you an exciting look into all the action that happens in the sky, including:The difference between cirrus and stratocumulus cloudsHow meteorologists predict the weatherWhat the term "a perfect storm" meansHow to build a weather station of your ownWhy storms depend on how cold and warm fronts interactHow to create weather experiments at homeThe effects of global warming on our planetFilled with hundreds of exciting facts and thirty fun weather puzzles and games, The Everything Kids' Weather Book is perfect for finding out how a barometer works, which cloud is a nimbus cloud, what causes hailstorms - and everything in between!

Your essential guide to the modern wedding!Is it acceptable to invite my boss to my wedding? Can I tell my guests not to post pictures of my wedding online before I can? How do I ask my in-laws to help with wedding costs? How long do I have to write thank-you notes?Every bride has her own etiquette dilemma, from dealing with unhappy stepfamilies to a guest who posts a picture of the invitation on Facebook, advertising the wedding date and site to hundreds of nonguests. While some etiquette rules stay the same (bringing an uninvited guest is still rude), the ever-changing modern world has brought on a new slew of challenges. Luckily, The Everything Wedding Etiquette Book, 4th Edition has the advice you need to conquer any etiquette predicament.From satisfying future in-laws to controlling your event's online presence, you'll learn how to handle every situation with grace and ease. Organized to guide you through the wedding-planning process as it happens, this little book has all the answers you need right when you need them. It's your one source for planning a perfect, stress-free wedding.