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Author of In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue : more cool ways to remember stuff

For other authors named Steve Martin, see the disambiguation page.

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About the Author

Steve Martin was born on August 14, 1945 in Waco, Texas. He studied at Long Beach State College. He has acted in such films as The Jerk; Roxanne; Planes, Trains and Automobiles; Bowfinger; Father of the Bride; Cheaper by the Dozen; and Shopgirl, which was adapted from a novel he wrote. He has won show more an Emmy for his comedy writing and Grammies for his comedy albums. He has made several appearances on The Tonight Show and Saturday Night Live. He has written several books including Shopgirl, Cruel Shoes, Pure Drivel, The Pleasure of My Company, and An Object of Beauty. He also wrote a play entitled Picasso at the Lapin Agile and a memoir entitled Born Standing Up. During the 1990s, he wrote various pieces for The New Yorker. In 2002, he adapted the Carl Sternheim play The Underpants, which ran Off-Broadway at Classic Stage Company and in 2008, co-wrote and produced Traitor. In 2013 he published a memoir entitled Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life. This book tells the story of his beginnings as a magician and comedian at a young age and follows through his career lifetime. (Bowker Author Biography) show less

Series

Academy Series - Kane Miller Publishing

That's a Job?

Works by Steve Martin

Engineer Academy: Are You Ready for the Challenge? (2017) 145 copies

The Boys' Book of Adventure: Are You Ready to Face the Challenge? (2010) 109 copies, 1 review

Architect Academy: Are You Ready for the Challenge? (2016) 104 copies

I Like Animals ... What Jobs Are There? (2020) 98 copies

I Wish I Knew That: Cool Stuff You Need to Know (2011) 96 copies, 1 review

Vet Academy: Are You Ready for the Challenge? (2017) 96 copies

Scientist Academy (2017) 77 copies

Astronaut Academy: Are You Ready for the Challenge? (2016) 74 copies

Chef Academy (2018) 73 copies

Entrepreneur Academy (2018) 54 copies

I Like Space ... What Jobs Are There? (2021) 48 copies

I Like Sports ...What jobs are there? (2020) 48 copies

Doctor Academy (2018) 36 copies

The Everyday Workings of Machines: How machines work, from toasters and trains to hovercrafts and robots - Includes close-ups, cutaways, and cross sections! (2020) 35 copies

Pilot Academy (2018) 32 copies

I Like the Performing Arts … What Jobs Are There? (2022) 19 copies

The Wacky & Wonderful World Through Numbers: Over 2,000 Figures and Facts (2013) 17 copies

The Boys' Book 3: Even More Ways to be the Best at Everything (2009) 15 copies

Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy (2012) 7 copies

In the Car Activity Book: Includes puzzles, quizzes and drawing activities! (2021) 6 copies

Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 6 Year Olds (2023) 6 copies

On the Train Activity Book: Includes puzzles, quizzes, and drawing activities! (2020) 3 copies

Survive!: The Boys' Book of Adventure (2010) 2 copies

STEM - Học viện bác sĩ thú y : bạn đã sẵn sàng đương đầu thử thách 2 copies

The Poppleham Ghosts (2013) 1 copy

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Canonical name: Martin, Steve
Gender: male

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The Boys' Book Of Adventure (Best at Everything) by Steve Martin

Reviewed by Kira M for TeensReadToo.com

Ever wondered how to bust a ghost? Or how to understand a gorilla? Ever wanted to be a modern knight? Or survive an alien encounter?

This book answers questions related to science, history, and other crazy, fun facts with modern know-how.

This educational book will tickle your funny bone while you explore crazy, interesting facts. Reluctant and avid readers alike will enjoy doing the activities and will have a hard time keeping a straight face when show more reading THE BOYS' BOOK OF ADVENTURE. show less

May 8, 2010

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I Wish I Knew That: Cool Stuff You Need to Know by Steve Martin

If you're looking for a basic knowledge refresher or a book to use in prepping for an academic bowl or similar "general knowledge" test, this is the book for you.

Feb 17, 2012