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Raymond Bean is a best-selling humor author whose work has been featured in articles for WIRED, CNN, Los Angeles Times, Tech Crunch, The Associated Press, MSNBC, and many more. He writes for children and adults. Meditating In Traffic is his first humorous novel for adult readers.

His children's books have ranked #1 in Children's Humor, Humorous Series, and Fantasy and Adventure. They often rank among Amazon's top 100 books for children.

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Wildlife Watching: Spotting Animals on Outdoor Adventures (Outdoor Adventure Guides) Jun 1, 2020

by Raymond Bean, Kellie M. Hultgren

( 1 )

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Binoculars, camera, action! This handy guidebook provides basic tips and tricks for wildlife spotting and nature photography, including recognizing animal signs, essential gear, and wildlife dos and don'ts. With bold photos and infographics, step-by-step projects, and expert instructions, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE GUIDES will have first-time campers and enthusiasts alike opting outside.

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Sweet Farts #2: Rippin' It Old School Aug 3, 2010

by Raymond Bean

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Keith Emerson discovered the cure for the common fart when he invented Sweet Farts. At age ten, Keith is a self-made millionaire who runs a science lab and is in charge of his own company—so what could possibly be bothering him? Well, his four-year-old sister’s newfound love of farting is causing all kinds of problems. His friends spend most of their time and energy trying to embarrass him for fun. And if that isn’t enough to drive a kid crazy, the big science fair is weeks away and Keith has no idea what to do for his next experiment.

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Sweet Farts #3: Blown Away Apr 3, 2012

by Raymond Bean

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Sweet Farts Inc. has two geniuses in one company, and it’s on! Keith started it all when he invented a cure for the common fart, but Anthony has a world class discovery of his own that has earned millions. Anthony is back from a trip around the world, and he’s on a mission to take over Keith’s Sweet Farts empire. Keith would love to take a few months off and enjoy his private baseball field and basketball court. Unfortunately for him, Mr. Gonzalez has really turned up the heat by entering Sweet Farts Inc. in the All World Science Challenge. The weeks leading up to the international competition will push Keith and his young company to the brink of ruin. In the latest installment of the Sweet Farts series, Keith will attempt to lead the staff of Sweet Farts Inc. into the All World Science Competition, defend his Empire against Sir Anthony the Farter’s power play, and accept a few unexpected and humbling truths along the way. Who will run the company as it moves forward? Your guess is as good as anyone else’s.

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Sweet Farts #1 (Sweet Farts Series) Apr 3, 2012

by Raymond Bean

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Someone has been farting up a storm at school and everyone thinks Keith Emerson is to blame. Unfortunately for Keith, it has earned him the nickname "S.B.D." (silent but deadly). To make matters worse, Keith's dad is a self proclaimed "Fart Machine" who really stinks it up at home. With the science fair quickly approaching, Keith decides he has had enough. He comes up with a science fair project idea to turn the foul smell of human gas into something sweet smelling. The idea lands him in the principal's office, and in big trouble with his mom. With the help of his little sister Emma, his dad, his crazy grandma, and Benjamin Franklin (great American scientist), Keith will attempt to make the greatest scientific discovery of all time, the cure for the common fart.

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Benji Franklin: Kid Zillionaire: Money Troubles Aug 1, 2015

by Raymond Bean, Matthew Vimislik

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Benji Franklin is the world’s go-to super genius. He’s already saved the planet twice before, and now he’s at it again. With the help of his extraordinary problem solving skills (and a solid gold submarine or two), he’ll be busy stopping dangerous underwater earthquakes and catching outer-space cyber criminals! But with balancing saving the world and doing his homework, are there some problems too challenging for even the Kid-Zillionaire?

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Meditating in Traffic Apr 30, 2022

by Raymond Bean

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Dave is listening to the universe, but it's talking WAY TOO FAST! He’s pretty sure he’s going through a midlife breakdown or some sort of spiritual breakthrough. Only time will tell if he’s losing his marbles or gaining the world. When Deepak Chopra, Oprah Winfrey, and Andy from Headspace start visiting, it’s looking more and more like a “lost marbles” situation. Has the stress of day-to-day living finally cracked Dave down the middle? Or has he cracked the code to a balanced and happy life? Find out in this laugh out loud novel by best-selling humor author Raymond Bean. Raymond Bean’s work has been featured in articles by CNN, WIRED, MSNBC, L.A. TIMES, and many more! Find out more @ www.raymondbean.com

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Benji Franklin: Kid Zillionaire Feb 1, 2014

by Raymond Bean, Matthew Vimislik

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After inventing a bestselling excuse-generating app, twelve-year-old Benjamin "Benji" Franklin became the world's youngest and, well, only ZILLIONAIRE. Unlike other fat cats, this tiny tycoon uses his wealth for the greater good instead of selfish gain -- because it's not all about the Benjamin!

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School Is A Nightmare - Quadzilla (Books 1-4) Special Edition Dec 17, 2012

by Raymond Bean

( 26 )

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Justin knows how to read, write, and Google, so why in the world does he have to go to 4th grade? There are about a million other things he’d rather be doing with his time. Unfortunately for him the school year is in full swing and there’s nothing he can do to stop it. He’ll just have to suck it up.
Quadzilla is a very special super ultra deluxe collection of the first four books in the School Is A Nightmare series. In this rare and unlimited collector’s edition, Justin’s school year begins with the worst first week ever, followed by a field trip you’ll have to take to believe, a Halloween he can’t wait to forget, and perhaps the weirdest Thanksgiving of all.
More books in the School Is A Nightmare series are coming soon!
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School Is A Nightmare #5 Winter Breakdown Oct 13, 2013

by Raymond Bean

( 21 )

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Justin has been looking forward to winter break since the first day of school. It's finally arrived and he can't wait for some lazy days at home and time off from 4th grade. Unfortunately his family has different plans and they don't include relaxing at home. He thinks school is the worst, but a week off might just have him begging to go back!

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Investing Well (In Supersonic Spaceships!) (Benji Franklin: Kid Zillionaire) Dec 21, 2015

by Raymond Bean, Matthew Vimislik

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A wave of cyber crime using outer space satellites has hit the world’s biggest companies, and now millions of dollars are missing! Normally this cosmic crime would be no sweat for Kid-Zillionaire Benji Franklin and his out-of-this-world problem solving skills, but there’s a problem: his parents won’t let him miss any more school! Can Benji ace his schoolwork AND save Earth from the digital thieves?

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Meatball Hero vs. The Mutant Chicken Nuggets Jun 16, 2022

by Raymond Bean

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After being thrown into a toxic dumpster, mutating, and coming to life, MEATBALL HERO must protect the students at Matt Z. Rella Elementary School against THE MUTANT CHICKEN NUGGETS in an EPIC food fight!
He’s saucy!
He’s extra cheesy!
He’s MEATBALL HERO!
This is his story!

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Backpacking Hacks: Camping Tips for Outdoor Adventures (Outdoor Adventure Guides) Jun 1, 2020

by Raymond Bean, Kellie M. Hultgren

( 2 )

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Don't just survive, thrive in the great outdoors! This handy guidebook provides unique tips and tricks to transform any camping trip into a glamping vacay, including defense against weather extremes, hygiene hacks, and unplugged entertainment options. With bold photos and infographics, step-by-step projects, and expert instructions, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE GUIDES will have first-time campers and enthusiasts alike opting outside.

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