MythBusters: Don't Try This at Home (MythBusters)
- 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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| From: Amazon Posted: Jun 11, 2008 Type: User Review |
Perfect for Cub Scouts
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...
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 5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jun 10, 2007 Type: User Review |
Not so good
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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 3.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: May 24, 2007 Type: User Review |
Kids love it
My kids really love the show and the books.
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Feb 16, 2007 Type: User Review |
Meant for youngsters
I gave this to my rocket-scientist brother but it was my 4th grade nephew who ran off with the book. I would say that it is really designed for middle-school students? The nephew liked it.
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3.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jan 16, 2007 Type: User Review |
Nice gift item
I bought this for my husband who enjoys the show and loves to read. He has enjoyed it a great deal. Even our 6 year old likes to read the different myth busters.
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 4.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jan 09, 2007 Type: User Review |
Kids Love It!
I purchased this book for my 4 boys this Christmas and they really love it! We watch MythBusters every week on Discovery Channel and this book is a great in reviewing what was shown on TV. We have the first book that was released and this book...
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Oct 26, 2006 Type: User Review |
A fun book
In this great book, Adam and Jamie, the MythBusters, take aim fifteen myths. Each myth is given its own chapter, which includes pictures from the television shows, step-by-step information on how they tested the myth, and a conclusion. As an added...
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Mar 07, 2006 Type: User Review |
Fun and Educational
This book is a great addition to your MythBusters collection( if you don't have a MythBusters collection, you should make one- this show rules!!!) This book combines the fun science and humor of the show with do-at-home experiments. If you are...
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5.00/5 |
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