An illustrated collection of hundreds of riddles in categories such as "Fast & Freaky," "Pet Talk," and "Reverse Riddles."

When is a car not a car? When it turns into a driveway. Why was the math book so sad? It had too many problems. Jokesters from 8 to 80 will love regaling friends and relatives with these and 58 other zany teeth-gritters. Accompanied by Larry Daste's amusing illustrations.

500 of the toughest tongue tanglers, with silly illustrations. Index. "Gr.3-5. Gets points for quality...and most of the offerings will be new to readers."--Booklist. 128 pages, b/w illus. throughout, 5 3/8 x 8 1/4.

A New York Times Notable Book of 2020 A Bloomberg Best Non-Fiction Book of 2020 A Behavioral Scientist Notable Book of 2020 A Human Behavior & Evolution Society Must-Read Popular Evolution Book of 2020 A bold, epic account of how the co-evolution of psychology and culture created the peculiar Western mind that has profoundly shaped the modern world. Perhaps you are WEIRD: raised in a society that is Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic. If so, you’re rather psychologically peculiar. Unlike much of the world today, and most people who have ever lived, WEIRD people are highly individualistic, self-obsessed, control-oriented, nonconformist, and analytical. They focus on themselves—their attributes, accomplishments, and aspirations—over their relationships and social roles. How did WEIRD populations become so psychologically distinct? What role did these psychological differences play in the industrial revolution and the global expansion of Europe during the last few centuries? In The WEIRDest People in the World, Joseph Henrich draws on cutting-edge research in anthropology, psychology, economics, and evolutionary biology to explore these questions and more. He illuminates the origins and evolution of family structures, marriage, and religion, and the profound impact these cultural transformations had on human psychology. Mapping these shifts through ancient history and late antiquity, Henrich reveals that the most fundamental institutions of kinship and marriage changed dramatically under pressure from the Roman Catholic Church. It was these changes that gave rise to the WEIRD psychology that would coevolve with impersonal markets, occupational specialization, and free competition—laying the foundation for the modern world. Provocative and engaging in both its broad scope and its surprising details, The WEIRDest People in the World explores how culture, institutions, and psychology shape one another, and explains what this means for both our most personal sense of who we are as individuals and also the large-scale social, political, and economic forces that drive human history. Includes black-and-white illustrations.

This book contains only original and unique riddles. Can you solve this riddle featured on the back cover of Hard Riddles? "I'm two four-letter words; when you change one letter I go from caution to something used, I give you a heads-up, or can be quite tattered, like a pair of discarded shoes, what two words sound the same but are different as described by these clues"? Hard Riddles has eight chapters with ten original riddles per section. The book chapters feature Riddles related to the following topics: 1. Human Traits (Words about human qualities) 2. Emotions & Feelings (Words related to the human condition) 3. Homonyms (Words with the same pronunciation and spelling, but have a different meaning) 4. Homographs (Words spelled the same, sound different, and have different meanings) 5. Triple Homophones (Three words with the same pronunciation but different meanings and different spelling) 6. Double Homophones (Two words with the same pronunciation but have different meanings and different spellings) 7. Words with the Letter Q in Them 8. Words with Four Syllables The #Stumped Riddle Series is a clean, fun game for teens, adults, and smart kids. The game rules are featured inside. Use some or all of the riddles for party activities, family gatherings, or mental exercise. This riddle book is ideal for gifts, prizes, distraction, party activities, stocking stuffers, or going solo and challenging yourself. Take a break from this crazy life. Turn the world off with a smile.

What's challenging, fun, and sure to give your brain a workout? This riddle book for kids ages 9-12! Riddle me this—can you solve these super hard word puzzles? You sure can! Featuring nearly 200 brain benders, this riddle book for kids ages 9-12 is the ultimate option for clever children who love thinking outside the box. This big riddle book for kids ages 9-12 will test the limits of your imagination. Start things off with handy tips and simple warm-up riddles that will help you twist your thinking and get creative. What's the difference between a bird and a fly? Tie your brain in knots and find out inside! Tons of tough riddles—Build your problem-solving abilities and stretch your creative thinking skills as you unravel all kinds of perplexing puzzles. Learn about history's biggest puzzlers—Try your hand at some of the world's most famous riddles, like the Riddle of the Sphinx or Bilbo's riddle from The Hobbit, while also learning fun facts about their history. Easy to use—Tips, hints, and an organized answer key in the back make it easy to get solving with your friends and family anytime. Overcome the mind-blowing mysteries inside the very best riddle book for kids ages 9-12!

Over 500 giggles, groans, and belly laughs! Kids can’t resist sharing jokes (even you try to stop them), so they always need a fresh supply. We’ve stuffed the pages of this little joke book with the funniest jokes we could find. Old favorites, new favorites, and a few festering stinkers, all guaranteed to make kids laugh out loud. You’ll find Q&A jokes, knock-knock jokes, riddles, and one-liners. And, of course, we’ve included entire chapters of those all-time kid-pleasers: elephant jokes, pirate jokes, and space jokes. Here’s a sampling: What's black and white, black and white, black and white? A penguin rolling down a hill. Why don’t zombies eat clowns? They taste funny. Why did the hen scold her chicks? They were using fowl language. What kind of books do skunks read? Best-smellers! How does Darth Vader like his toast? On the dark side. . . . and many more!