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Fun & Games

Fun & Games Count: 17

These books are grouped together because of their "fun" factor - complete crossword puzzles, solve quizzes, brush up on astrology, and look out for the Hanson mentions...

click to view a larger image Oklahoma Trivia by Ernie Couch (1999)
192 Pages
Hanson mention on p. 53

Synopsis: Test your Oklahoma knowledge with this fun-filled trivia book! Oklahoma Trivia is the who, what, when, where, and how book of this colorful, historic state. Filled with interesting questions and answers regarding well-known and not so well-known facts about Oklahoma, this engaging book focuses on the history, culture, people, and places of the Sooner State.

Excerpt: Q: What Tulsa-based group burst onto the teen-pop scene in the late 1990s with their smash hit single, "MMMBop"? A: Hanson.
click to view a larger image Sexscopes: How to Seduce, Stimulate, and Satisfy Any Sign by Stuart Hazleton (2001)
224 Pages
Hanson mention on p. 221

Synopsis: Have you ever longed to get a chatty Gemini to stop talking and start kissing? Do you wish you could lure that shy Cancer out of his shell and into your bedroom? What's the best way to coax a fun-loving Sagittarius into getting serious between the sheets? Wonder no more -- Sexscopes reveals the secrets to seducing the object of your desire based simply on his or her astrological sign, regardless of gender or sexual orientation.

Excerpt: March 14: Taylor Hanson

click to view a larger image What's Your Sign: A Cosmic Guide for Young Astrologers by Madalyn Aslan (2002)
128 Pages
Hanson mention on pgs. 84, 96, 144

Synopsis: Wizard astrologer from the age of 7 Madalyn Aslan reveals how to be a wizard astrologer yourself, and how to divine the sun signs of pals, crushes -- even pets. Backpack Astrologer, Madalyn's special supplement for CosmoGIRL teens, sold 600,000 copies last year. Now, in What's Your Sign? even younger readers will enjoy unlocking secrets of the Zodiac.

Excerpt: Scorpio Starlets - Isaac Hanson: November 17, 1980

click to view a larger image The New York Times Monday Through Friday Easy to Tough Crossword Puzzles edited by Will Shortz (2002)
64 Pages
Hanson mention on p. 51

This book of 'easy to tough' crossword puzzles has a crossword about Hanson.

Excerpt: 47 Down - Pop group with the 1997 hit "MMMBop"
click to view a larger image The New York Times Easy Crossword Puzzles volume 4 edited by Will Shortz (2002)
64 Pages
Hanson mention on p. 33

Synopsis: Fifty of the Times's Monday crosswords, their easiest of the week! Not only fun, but completely solvable by puzzlers of all skill levels, from beginner to expert.

Excerpt: 47 Down - Pop group with the 1997 hit "MMMBop"
click to view a larger image The New York Times Quick & Easy Crossword Puzzles edited by Will Shortz (2004)
288 Pages
Hanson mention on p. 110

Synopsis: From the #1 name in crosswords-The New York Times--and Will Shortz, "the crossword king" (Steve Kroft, 60 Minutes), comes another thrilling book of crosswords. These 130 New York Times crosswords have been chosen from puzzles published in the Monday and Tuesday editions of the paper, and features the easiest and most popular puzzles for readers looking for the satisfaction of successful solving.

Excerpt: 47 Down - Pop group with the 1997 hit "MMMBop"
click to view a larger image New York Times Large-Print Big Book of Easy Crosswords edited by Will Shortz (2005)
288 Pages
Hanson mention on p. 57

This book of crossword puzzles has a crossword about Hanson.

Excerpt: 47 Down - Pop group with the 1997 hit "MMMBop"
click to view a larger image Wall Street Journal Crossword Puzzles, Volume 3 by Mike Shenk (2004)
64 Pages
Hanson mention on p. 36

Synopsis: Our second volume of The Wall Street Journal's unique crosswords contains 50 more Sunday-size puzzles from the world of finance and big business, created for the Journal by today's best puzzlers.

Excerpt: 96 Down - "MMMBop" singers
click to view a larger image Mensa Crosswords for the Super Smart by Frank Longo (2005)
95 Pages
Hanson mention on p. 61

This book of crossword puzzles has a crossword about Hanson.

Excerpt: 52 Across - "MMMBop" group
click to view a larger image Blast fro mthe Past: The Book You Can Play! by Bob Moog (2003)
240 Pages
Hanson mention on p. 2

Synopsis: Pick up a great book and take if for a spin! SpinnerBooks are fun to read, play, and share. Each terrific title is based on a popular game and can be played with friends or enjoyed alone.

Excerpt: Q: Name two of the three brothers that took "MMMBop" to number one in 1997. A: Isaac, Taylor, or Zac Hanson.

click to view a larger image Astrostyle: Star-studded Advice for Love, Life, and Looking Good by Tali Edut & Ophira Edut (2003)
256 Pages
Hanson mention on p. 55

This astrology book, written by the official astrologers for Teen People magazine, mentions Taylor Hanson in a list of guys who are Pisces.

click to view a larger image Test Prep Your IQ with the Essentials of Music and Song by Arco (2003)
256 Pages
Hanson mention on p. 247

This book is divided into chapters, or "tests", that contain a series of multiple choice questions. A question about Hanson is in "test" 12, called "Stuff Your Parents Don't Want You To Hear."

Excerpt: Question 32 - The group _________ , from Tulsa, Oklahoma, debuted with the album Middle of Nowhere, referring to the fact that they were neither from New York City nor California. Their 1997 hit "MMMBop" attained the number-one position in twenty-seven countries.
(a) Beck
(b) Hanson
(c) The Osmonds
(d) The Simpsons


I choose...(d)! Oh wait...

click to view a larger image The Complete Idiot's Guide to Crossword Puzzles and Word Games by Matt Gaffney (2005)
336 Pages
Hanson mention on pgs. 115, 145, 257

Synopsis: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Crossword Puzzles and Word Games is designed for every puzzler, from novice to expert. Nationally known expert Matt Gaffney has crafted 150 crossword puzzles and exercises, not only to entertain readers, but also to improve their skills. With his unique feature of annotated solved grids that explain the process of how to solve the clues and complete the puzzle, it is destined to become a classic.

Excerpt: 4 Down - One-third of Hanson

click to view a larger image Maria Shaw's Book of Love by Maria Shaw (2005)
240 Pages
Hanson mention on pgs. 12, 52, 121

This horoscope guidebook mentions Taylor in several of its compatability guides.

Excerpt: Would Elizabeth Berkley ever date Taylor Hanson?

click to view a larger image He's Just Not in the Stars by Jenni Kosarin (2006)
304 Pages
Hanson mention on p. 266

Synopsis: In this fun guide to men, psychic Kosarin (The Everything Astrology Book) helps women assess their boyfriends and husbands using astrology and common sense.

Excerpt: Jordan Taylor Hanson, of the Hanson Brothers (March 14, 1983)

click to view a larger image Trivia Why's: Volume 1 by Robert Jen (2006)
360 Pages
Hanson mention on pgs. 69, 71

Synopsis: Always amusingly entertaining, often oddly enjoyable, sometimes surprisingly educational, and periodically perfectly enlightening, the 2,000-plus short-answer trivia questions in Trivia Why's, Volume 1 can provide a fount of knowledge for your reading pleasure or serve as an excellent supplement to your favorite trivia board game.

Excerpt: Question #397 - What group took "MMMBop" to the top of the U.S. and U.K. charts in May 1997?

click to view a larger image Let's Paint the 90s! by Jason Rekulak (2006)
96 Pages
Hanson mention on pgs. 51, 94

Synopsis: Remember the '90s? Who could forget?!? The glory of grunge! The beauty of Baywatch! The awesomeness of Arsenio! It's all here in Let's Paint the '90s, a coloring/activity book with paint set and brush. Now you can create stunning color portraits of all your favorite moments...

Hanson/MMMBop is mentioned in a "One-Hit Wonder Word Search" crossword puzzle.


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