- ISBN13: 9781591746898
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
When we published The Encyclopedia of Immaturity in 2007, we knew it would make a great gift for someone’s nephew. And, sure enough, people gave it to their nephews — but also to their grandparents, brothers-in-law and accountants. Soon we were flooded with letters, e-mails and calls sharing one common theme — “”More! More! More!”" So here’s a second helping of skills, activities, and secret knowledge — suitable only for those whose maturity stopped devel… More >>
The Encyclopedia of Immaturity: Volume 2
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#1 by Matthew S. Gorman on February 7, 2010 - 9:31 am
My 10 year old son started looking at this book in a large chain bookstore. He didnt want to put it down. So we deciced it would make a great Christmas gift. We bought both editions. He will sit and read and try all the tricks! He loves this book. It is a wonderful option to have instead of video games. There are tricks and fun things to do. He has made a ring out of a dollar bill and a dime! He will sit and read and laugh with this book. It is so worth the money!
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by J. Pharis on February 7, 2010 - 11:21 am
I bought Volumes 1 and 2 for my niece. She had briefly flipped through Vol. 1 months before and hadn’t stopped talking about it. She apparently loves it, as does my step-daughter; they are both 10. I found it to be trite and rather silly, but I suppose that’s why it’s the Encyclopedia of “Immaturity.” I usually am able to bond with their goofiness, but I don’t quite get it this time. But I am definitely happy to see the kids having a positive experience with a book in their hand, and it does incite amusing conversations.
Rating: 4 / 5
#3 by K. Groh on February 7, 2010 - 2:16 pm
My 10 year old son already had Encyclopedia of Immaturity (Klutz)Volume 1 and loved it. We purchased that one at a Scholastic sale so unfortunately it did not have the spiral binding. This is important because there are pages that need to be photocopied or scanned and printed and the book binding does not lend itself to this.
When he found out that a new version was available, he was thrilled. This version comes with a wrap around hard cover and wire binding.
There is enough stuff in each of these books to keep kids entertained for hours. Some are practical jokes, others are strange facts.
It consists of primarily one page tidbits like “How to Make and Throw a Sloshie” (with water and toilet paper), the Physics of a Cannonball in the Water, How to Play Tabletop Hockey, and one of my son’s favorites, How to Hypnotize a Chicken.
A few things are mischievous, others are old fashioned and fun.
They are all harmless and a real draw for young boys and girls.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Brian Wegener on February 7, 2010 - 4:15 pm
My nephew and his 3 kids love this book. Loads of fun. We got them this book with Volume 1 for Christmas.
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by M. Fellenstein Hale on February 7, 2010 - 6:45 pm
I bought The Encyclopedia of Immaturity Volume 1 for my 10 year old. We have had so much fun trying out different things, but his favorite so far was blasting the Diet Coke and Mint Mentos…really amazing! I can’t wait to see Volume 2, which I am ordering for Christmas.
But besides crazy experiments, there is so much basic kid information…in fact, I’d call it Cultural Knowledge: these are things that were passed along from kid to kid when we were young, but somehow (perhaps because kids spend too much time sitting and watching TV instead of getting out there and messing around?) kids are not learning these important basics of Kid-hood. There is everything from “How to Whistle With Your Fingers” to “How to Make a Lunchroom Bang” (using a brown bag or a milk carton or a plastic bag). These are bits of essential knowledge for kids! There is even a recipe for making the very best bubbles!
Enjoy these books…they are a lot of fun for all ages!
Rating: 5 / 5