McElligott, Matthew

"In the second book of the series, Dr. Cosmic's class of clever monsters must face down blizzards, thunderstorms, floods, and tornadoes, in this perfect blend of adventure and exploration"--Provided by publisher.

At night under a full moon, a child operates a barber shop with a monstrous clientele.

"Dr. Cosmic's class of clever monsters at the Mad Scientist Academy solve[s] the greatest challenges in science, [the first of which involves dinosaurs]"--.

"Dr. Cosmic's class of clever monsters at the Mad Scientist Academy solve the greatest challenges in science, in this perfect blend of adventure and exploration." --.

The Pirate Council tells Backbeard that he must stop wearing colorful clothing and look more fearsome, so he decides to quit being a pirate and get a job on shore, providing he can find work that matches his particular skills.

When his tattered, smelly clothes are finally ruined at a rowdy birthday party, Backbeard, history's dirtiest, hairiest pirate, goes to Edwin's Fine Fashions, gussies up in dandy clothes, and worries that the other pirates will no longer respect him.

"Creating snacks that make most humans queasy, a young chef finds a new clientele, aliens"--Provided by publisher.

"Ben and Victor must stop a mysterious light bulb company from brainwashing Philadelphia"--Provided by publisher.

Benjamin Franklin returns from the dead, moves into Victor Goodwin's downstairs apartment, and faces peril from vampires in Philadelphia, a pair of bike shop owners, and a shadowy figure known as "the Emperor.".