A great book for fun and education
933054
"The Obstacle Course" is in the same genre as "Who Moved My Cheese?", but has its own unique labyrinth of stories that not only entertain, but move and challenge the reader to think about larger issues.

The story has special applications to those in academia and especially those in business.  "The Obstacle Course" touches the realm of spirituality without being overtly religious or sectarian.  To that extent, it is a book for everyone.

Rather than being another `how-to' book, "The Obstacle Course" is lightly seasoned with humor that makes for an enjoyable read that touches the soul as well as the mind.
1346096
This is a fun book for kids, a bit of humor and a lesson to learn, my kids loved reading it. Good job. Loved the fun activities at the back of the book
2408761
This is a great book for use to find fun, random facts for kids or adults.
937776
We took this book on a short car trip.  It was a very  interesting book for young and old alike.  My 11-year-old son and 10-year-old niece loved sharing facts with us parents.  They practiced reading and learning facts while my sister and I were amused and educated.  Thank you for a great book, nice to have them interested in something other than electronics.
1619998
I really enjoyed reading this book! It offers lots of fun and surprising facts, especially about animals. I learned a lot, laughed a lot and I'm looking forward to share those funny insights with my friends. A nice read for curious people of all ages..
1909022
Gordon again gives us a whimsical tour of the English language.  A familiar cast of characters featuring baby vampires and chimera abound throughout the pages to demonstrate the parts of speech and sentence structure.
Although this book will work as a review or a teaching tool, the vocabulary may dissuade the beginner from reading it.  For instance, what exactly is a chimera or a samovar?  If you don't know, you can still learn from the book, but you will not get the humor.  I would read a sample before purchasing.
One of the nice touches this book has is the inclusion of margins.  The author invites you to make notes and comments to help enhance the experience.  This is very helpful.
I would recommend this book more as a review than as a beginner's book.  The format is not conducive to quick reference.  It is a fun and educational read.
2254447
We are really enjoying this book. It's full of fun adventures with more educational material than any penguin textbook I've read. This is a new series for us, and we plan to buy many more. It's about the Adlie penguin and their lifestyle, and has loads of information about how they live, eat, raise their young, and spend their time. It teaches about their natural predators, and most interesting is how they don't fear humans because they've never encountered a dangerous predator on land and so have had no reason to fear land-dwelling creatures. When the kids turn into penguins, we get to learn about life from the view of a penguin, but in human concepts, which is something regular books don't explain very well. And it has great cliffhangers to keep the action going! Plus, the excerpts that explain scientific facts are short and interesting and not at all disruptive to the flow of the book. We've finally found a series that both my kids and we (their parents) enjoy reading together.
4357220
Good book with great advice for children and adults alike!  The pictures and little bits of information make it fun to read and browse through.
2673457
This book is great for kids and the uninitiated adult alike. I got it for my two sons, and was surprised to find that I learned a few things from it as well. Interesting, fun and informative.
The CD that came with it was great as well.
598701
This is fun and informative read. A number of kids and parents have enjoyed it. I not only have a set but Ive gifted a number. The illustrations are bright and capture kids attention. Its a great way to introduce youngsters to science concepts as well as women in science.
3060525
This is a fun book with some great pictures and some good info.  It is not comprehensive in content or info but it is truly enjoyable.
1617294
Ms. Martin-James has written an engaging and fun book that is a delight for children AND their parents -- and is educational at the same time. Highly recommended for a nature-loving youngster.
524777
These 101 book series are a fun and interesting way to learn about various animals.  The pictures are bright, colorful, and worth a thousand words.  The descriptions and fun facts are entertaining, while remaining educational.  I think my niece and nephews will enjoy reading these books and learn something along the way.

I received this book via Kindle and it is an electronic copy and NOT a hard copy.

I have received this product for free or at a discounted rate for my honest and unbiased review.
3101350
This is the perfect book for schools and home schoolers.  I promise you teachers and parents alike will learn from the facts that are presented in a fun and entertaining way.  Most history books are three inches thick and lose the reader's interest after the first few pages, but this is concise, interesting and will keep the attention of students, parents and teachers until you reach the back cover.  The other unspoken bi-product of a book like this is that you'd be surprised how often it is worked into conversation.  I have added little tidbits I learned or relearned from this book in countless social conversations.  It's a history book that still has roots in the present.
3789481
This book is very educational and fun at the same time.  My 6 year old son loves to read the stories, and I have learned a lot from it too.
321573
This book is inspiring, educative, and fun to read! Chase and Lehmann's writing style is readable and enjoyable. They're getting some great conversations going. I can't wait to see where this book goes in furthering the larger conversation on education in America. I will be buying this for many of my teacher and administrator friends/family.
3050340
Cute book with lots of fun pictures. The information was interesting and presented in a fun way. My kids (ages 7, 9, and 11) really enjoyed it. There were even a few things in there that I didn't know, which really surprised me.