Rhatigan, Joe

Outlines the process of making and patenting inventions and presents innovations in such fields as transportation, appliances, child and pet care, and amusement that did not work, were too early or too late, or failed for other reasons.

"In 'Get a Job at the Landfill', fictional character Jeremiah Oliver Baumgartner (Job, for short) introduces readers to a wide variety of opportunities found (through his adventure and misadventures) at a landfill. Back matter includes creative writing prompts and activities"--Provided by publisher.

Provides directions, equipment lists, and variations for 200 outdoor games, some familiar and some new.

Provides an introduction to the basic concepts of chemistry and contains a collection of fifty fun experiments, from bouncing a raw egg, to slobbering soda, and bubbles that don't burst. Includes tips for laboratory safety and a glossary.

"In Get a Job at the Hospital, fictional character Jeremiah Oliver Baumgartner (Job, for short) introduces readers to a wide variety opportunities found (through his adventure and misadventures) at the hospital. Back matter includes creative writing prompts and activities."-- Provided by publisher.

Presents 50 science fair projects using simple, inexpensive materials.

"An introduction to outer space"--Provided by publisher.

"An introduction to outer space"--Provided by publisher.

Presents 50 science fair projects using simple, inexpensive materials.

Provides instructions for forty publishing projects that combine crafts with creative writing. Includes tips on how to come up with writing ideas, advice on designing publishing crafts, activities for improving writing, and guidelines for submitting work to magazines, newspapers, and newsletters.