In Writing Magic, Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine shares her tricks of the trade.

Two boys find that the most ordinary events and activities such as card games, coin flips, sports scores and statistics, and even weather prediction are dependent on the subtle interplay of many factors of chance and probability.

This text traces the development of Disney animation, explains what made Disney's style unique, and features original sketches and drawings revealing the origins of Mickey Mouse and other Disney characters.

Find out about the most fascinating disappearances, ghosts, ghouls, ancient mysteries and strange creatures in the world with these guides to the unexplained.

In other words, it’s sleight of hand for the small of hand. These are tricks that require little prep time and dexterity yet are guaranteed to deliver a big payoff.

Highlights the origins and meaning of many superstitions.

Text and illustrations describe the operations of an imaginary but typical textile factory of the nineteenth century.

Where does magic come from? Why do wizards use wands? J.K. Rowling fills Harry Potter's world with real history and famous legends from as far away as India and Japan, as long ago as ancient Egypt. This book tells all about them.

Children and grownups talk about the Harry Potter books and what they like about them.

These pages are bursting with laughter to warm up the fireside, the sledding slopes, and everywhere in between. This Christmas collection is a must-have for your little comedian! Q: Why don’t lobsters give Christmas presents?