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Mythbusters: Don't Try This at Home
Author(s): Mary Packard
Binding: Library Binding
Dewey Decimal Number: 507.8
EAN: 9781417765768
ISBN: 1417765763
Label: Topeka Bindery
Language(s): English Original LanguageEnglish UnknownEnglish Published
List Price: $25.70
Manufacturer: Topeka Bindery
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 144
Package Dimensions:
Height: 0.5"
Width: 8.2"
Length: 0.5"
Weight: 1.41 lbs.
Product Group: Book
Address: 2005-12
Publisher: Topeka Bindery
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Studio: Topeka Bindery
Editorial Reviews
Product Description:
It's a tough job separating truth from urban legend, but the MythBusters are here to serve. For example, is it true that if you step in quicksand , you'll be sucked down to your death? Only two men would be inventive - and adventurous - enough to try to find out: Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, the MythBusters. Each week, hosts Savage and Hyneman, both special effects experts, use modern science to put another three urban legends to the test on their popular TV show. In this book, you'll learn how they either "busted" or confirmed fifteen myths on their show, often with spectacular results. Here are just some of the urban legends in this book: -
Did a Ming Dynasty astronaut launch himself into space with a rocket? -
Can a swallowed octopus egg grow to full size inside a person's stomach? -
Is the daddy longlegs the world's most venomous spider? -
Will a sinking ship suck you down? -
How many balloons are needed to lift a small child off the ground? -
Does a duck's quack echo? Mythbusters: Don't Try This at Home! gets to the bottom of these urban legends and more, and it lets you do your own mythbusting with fun experiments you can do safely at home.
Customer Reviews Average rating - 4.5
Rating - 4 Date: 2008-12-29
Content: One reviewer mentioned to give this book w/ a 6-pack of Diet Coke & a box of Mentos... which I did. This book does not mention the Diet Coke/Mentos reaction! So if the book reader watches the show (or YouTube) they will know what to do. But don't expect this book to tell you about that particular experiment.
Otherwise, a great read. My 11 y/o son likes it.
Summary: Good for busy boys
Rating - 5 Date: 2008-12-08
Content: I purchased this book for my 10 year old nephew who loves to learn how things work. He dived right in and couldn't put it down. There are some fun experiments to try as well. This book provides a fun learning experience for the budding scientist.
Summary: fun for inquisitive kids
Rating - 5 Date: 2008-10-29
Content: I did not know for sure what to expect with this book. Turns out it's a great one for family projects. It gives a good number of great ideas for things kids CAN do, but of course it advises parental participation. It should easily spark or encourage an interest in science.
Summary: Great for family working together
Rating - 5 Date: 2008-06-11
Content: I bought this book without ever having seen the show, thinking it was *just* the thing for my 8-10 yo Cub Scouts. I couldn't have been more right! I was surprised to learn they *all* watch it, and love the show, so I made sure to catch it for myself and my family. It's a great way to talk to young boys, and to get the shyer ones to talk to the other boys. There's not much by way of 'how to', a lot of it (and the show) is geared to 'don't try this at home'. The Diet Coke and Mentos experiment was a most excellent way of illustrating the Scientific Method in a most memorable (and messy - bonus points there!) way. I got that from the show.
Summary: Perfect for Cub Scouts
Rating - 3 Date: 2007-06-10
Content: I had ordered this book for a 17 year old. However, when I received it, I realized it was geared more for an 8 year old - very elementary.
Summary: Not so good
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