MythBusters: Don't Try This at Home | 
 enlarge | Authors: Discovery Channel, Mary Packard
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Category: Book
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Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 86372
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 8 x 0.4
ISBN: 0787983691
Dewey Decimal Number: 507.8
EAN: 9780787983697
ASIN: 0787983691
Publication Date: February 10, 2006
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Condition: Cover creased and some bent pages; Some dirt; the rest in good condition!
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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.
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 Good for busy boys December 29, 2008
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.
 fun for inquisitive kids December 8, 2008
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.
Great for family working together October 29, 2008
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.
Perfect for Cub Scouts June 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
 Not so good June 10, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
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