This title is no longer in print. Kids' Krostics™ have a new name, and a new look! They're now AnimaCrostics™-- easy, animal-themed puzzles for the young, and the young at heart... More information at acrosticsbycyn.com.

Puzzling Penguins - And 49 More Amazing Animals (Kids' Krostics) (Volume 1)

Children's Books

Cynthia Morris

Activities, Crafts & Games

His plane nearly crashed, the cops he'd been hired to train almost killed him, and he ingested a substance that bore a close resemblance to elephant snot — all during his first two days on the job.Micronesian Blues tells the true story of former L.A. street cop Bryan Vila’s hilarious road to cross-cultural enlightenment as a police chief in the far Pacific islands of Micronesia.Through lively narrative laced with wry humor, it chronicles his adventures and misadventures on Saipan, Ponape (now Pohnpei), Truk (now Chuuk), Palau, Yap, Kosrae, and Kwajalein. Trial and error was the name of the game in this dubious paradise, where Bryan had to learn the rules — or make them up — as he went. Yet he embraced island life, succeeded in his new role, and ultimately found himself profoundly changed by his experiences in Micronesia and the lessons he learned there.

Micronesian Blues

Biographies & Memoirs

Morris, Cynthia

Vila, Bryan

Community & Culture

Think history is boring? Think again. American Acrostics quotation puzzles have been making history fun for thousands of solvers since 2011. The puzzles in Volume 1 combine challenging, crossword-style clues with quotation solutions that contain little-known facts, humorous anecdotes, and philosophical musings about this remarkable country of ours. Solve the 50 puzzles in order and the American story will emerge, from the Revolution to the Information Age.

American Acrostics Volume 1: U.S. History 101

Humor & Entertainment

Puzzles & Games

American Acrostics are back, with 50 more challenging quotation puzzles that bring history to life, and make it fun! Volume 2 pays homage to American Ingenuity — and to the men, women, and children who invented everything from the toaster to the traffic light to the television. Solve the 50 puzzles in this book to take a fascinating journey through time and technology!

American Acrostics Volume 2: American Ingenuity

Which actress carries crossword or acrostic puzzle books in her purse wherever she goes? What singer claims to be recognizable by his hair alone? Which Italian city bans pet owners from keeping goldfish in curved bowls? What’s the secret to winning at chess? These are just a few of the surprising things you’ll learn in "CynAcrostics Volume 1: Say What?" The 50 puzzles in this volume feature original, individually-theme puzzles whose quotation solutions share the wit and wisdom of an eclectic assortment of bestselling authors — including actors, adventurers, scientists, journalists, comedians, and musicians. Seasoned solvers will love this modern take on the classic acrostic puzzle, and newcomers are sure to be hooked in no time on this fresh, funny, and thought-provoking series.

CynAcrostics Volume 1: Say What?

Most of us are familiar with famous film quotes like “Go ahead, make my day,” “Frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn,” and “Here’s looking at you, kid.” But what about lesser-known quotes from movies and TV series? Plenty of them are poignant, insightful, or hilarious, too — and well worth sharing. In a brief departure from the usual book-based quotation puzzles, CynAcrostics Volume 2: Reel-y?, features 50 quotation solutions from films such as "A Fish Called Wanda," "Bull Durham," and "The Accidental Tourist," and TV series such as "Seinfeld," "Northern Exposure," and "The Office." These puzzles were constructed with TV and film buffs in mind, but you need not be a cinephile to solve them. So sharpen your pencil, put on your thinking cap, and get ready for hours of "cyntillating" fun with CynAcrostics!

CynAcrostics Volume 2: Reel-y?

EASY, ANIMAL-THEMED PUZZLES FOR KIDS. Why do penguins waddle? What's the only mammal that can fly? Which animals have ears on their knees? How many quills does a porcupine have? The answers are here in AnimaCrostics Volume 1. You'll even learn about parrot puke, termite turds, and fish farts. Yes, fish farts. But only if you're clever enough to conquer all the clues... So put on your thinking cap and get ready to discover cool stuff about some of the most baffling beasts in the animal kingdom! Note: A previous version of this book was published in 2014 under the title Kids' Krostics: Puzzling Penguins — And 49 More Amazing Animals.

AnimaCrostics Volume 1: Curious Critters

EASY, ANIMAL-THEMED PUZZLES FOR KIDS! How much bamboo does a panda eat? Which animals giggle when they're tickled? What mammal's tongue weighs as much as an elephant? Why do zebras have stripes? AnimaCrostics are back, with 50 all-new puzzles in Volume 2, Baffling Beasts! This time, you'll learn fun facts about things like dog dreams, whale songs, and hippo poop. Yes, hippo poop. So put on your thinking cap and get ready to discover cool stuff about some of the most baffling beasts in the animal kingdom!

AnimaCrostics Volume 2: Baffling Beasts

American Acrostics are back, with 50 challenging new puzzles that bring history to life, and make it fun! Volume 3, Puzzling Tales from the White House, features little-known tales about our American presidents and their families. From Dolley Madison's outrageous turbans and Louisa Adams' penchant for chocolates to Calvin Coolidge's window-shopping escapades and Richard Nixon's bizarre White House police uniforms, the antics of our White House denizens are sure to keep you laughing as you solve!

American Acrostics Volume 3: Puzzling Tales from the White House

Which state has a law against letting a donkey sleep in your bathtub? Which state capitol is heated by a geothermal well? Which state holds barstool races every February? You'll learn the answers to these questions and more in Volume 4 of American Acrostics, The Puzzling States of the Union. So sharpen your pencil and get ready to take a fun--and challenging!--tour of all 50 states, plus Washington, D.C.

American Acrostics Volume 4: The Puzzling States of the Union

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