Readers of all ages, especially children and teens, will have fun with this color-illustrated compendium of obscure facts and instructions. Presented in no particular order, there are instructions on climbing through a playing card, keeping an octopus, making a camel-dung cigarette lighter, preparing a boar's head for a feast, and teaching a bear to dance. On the more practical side, there is information on performing CPR, growing bean sprouts, heating an ancient Roman villa, and building a log cabin. Whimsical illustrations and bordered boxes make the book accessible for even the youngest readers. How to Hold a Crocodile is an illustrated and fun-to-read guide to the practical information that is not taught in school. This book is jammed full of simple instructions for many situations in life. Need to roast an ox? Repel cavalry? Tie a bow tie? All instructions are here, clear, concise, and fully illustrated.This remarkable reference book explains how to:- Build a log cabin- Catch a cockroach- Magnetize a walnut- Play the castanets- Ride a dolphin- Drill for oil- Meet the Pope- Find a blind spot- Become a saintHard-earned experience spanning many cultures and centuries leads to creative advice and counsel. Want to prevent a nail from splitting wood? Simply wipe the nail on soap before hammering.The off-beat retro artwork and text is fun and engaging. How to Hold a Crocodile is an amazing collection of information, advice, tips, and instructions guaranteed to entertain and satisfy anyone's curiosity.