Becker, Helaine

Examines the life of abolitionist John Brown, the people and events surrounding the raid he led on the United States arsenal at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, in 1859, and its aftermath.

Contains a collection of activities and games associated with being a spy including conducting surveillance, writing in code, and creating disguises.

Presents a guide to humor, and provides information and instruction on creating a stand-up comedy routine, drawing comic strips, pulling practical jokes, and clowning around.

Shows children how to find out if they have psychic talents and to test others for them. Also, shows readers how to develop these talents.

Contains a collection of brain teasers and bogglers, games and puzzles, activities, and interesting treats to make designed to relieve boredom in children.

Presents a comprehensive guide for collaborative teaching in the middle school science classroom, and contains reproducible worksheets, assessment tools, lesson overviews, and library and general science skills.

Presents a collection of illustrated step-by-step instructions performing a wide range of tasks, from changing a bike tire and baking chocolate cookies, to drawing cartoons and taking professional photographs.

Provides original hands-on science experiments and information about the science of magic and illusions.

Profiles more than thirty inventions, describing why they were invented and including information on how they have influenced human life; and includes biographical information on a number of inventors.

Reviews the history of skateboarding, and looks at the influence of science and technology on how skateboards are made, safety issues, clothing and gear, and riding techniques.