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Grade 4–7—Both of these titles are filled with fun tidbits and suggestions for "beating the rest" at myriad interesting things. They are certain to be popular with readers who have plenty of free time and an adventurous spirit. Examples of more than 150 combined skills ranging from benign (making bubble bath) to outrageous (ripping a phone book in half) to outrageously exaggerated (how to survive in outer space/how to cope if zombies attack). The titles open with disclaimers disavowing any responsibility for accidents or injuries incurred from acting on the information contained within—these texts must be used with heavy doses of common sense. The boys' text contains the more outlandish tips—"Fight off a crocodile." "Escape quicksand." In Girls, the suggestions are more sedentary: "Give yourself a perfect manicure." "Knit with your fingers." "Grow a crystal." But if taken in the spirit of fun, many readers will enjoy the experiences while those with an underdeveloped sense of irony might be better off skipping certain entries.—Elaine Baran Black, Georgia Public Library Service, Atlanta
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Classic guides to all things
At last, the perfect guides for boys and girls who want to know how to do everything! Whether you want to fight off a crocodile, speak in code, read someone’s mind, or just tie a good knot, these books tell you exactly how to do everything and anything better than the rest.
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Courtesy of Teens Read Too,
By TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." (All Over the US & Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Boys' Book: How to Be the Best at Everything (Hardcover)
Although not as comprehensive and complete as Bart King's amazing THE BIG BOOK OF BOY STUFF, this book is a good start for younger boys (and girls!) looking to impress their friends with how awesome they can be.If you've ever wondered how to fly a helicopter, or needed to know how to avoid being eaten by a bear, or planned to show your superhuman strength by ripping a phone book in half, then THE BOYS' BOOK is for you. This short guide (less than 120 pages) is filled with tips, tricks, hints, and helpful knowledge that anyone can use to make themselves look like a genius. Because, as you know, not everyone knows how to survive a volcanic eruption, freeze a finger, get an egg into a bottle, or send a message by semaphore. Optimus sum. Which, by the way, means "I am the best" in Latin. Reviewed by: Jennifer Wardrip, aka "The Genius"
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Good, but not the "best" of its genre,
By Lakiesha "Lakiesha" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Boys' Book: How to Be the Best at Everything (Hardcover)
I have mixed feelings about this book. On the one hand, it is a lot of fun, nicely illustrated, and it has a number of features that are appealing to boys (and girls).On the other hand, this book is unabashedly derivative of the funnier and more comprehensive The Big Book of Boy Stuff and the better designed The Dangerous Book for Boys. This leaves How to Be the Best at Everything running in third place for prospective book buyers. 29 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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By TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Boys' Book: How to Be the Best at Everything (Hardcover)
Although not as comprehensive and complete as Bart King's amazing Big Book of Boy Stuff, The, this book is a good start for younger boys (and girls!) looking to impress their friends with how awesome they can be.If you've ever wondered how to fly a helicopter, or needed to know how to avoid being eaten by a bear, or planned to show your superhuman strength by ripping a phone book in half, then THE BOYS' BOOK is for you. This short guide (less than 120 pages) is filled with tips, tricks, hints, and helpful knowledge that anyone can use to make themselves look like a genius. Because, as you know, not everyone knows how to survive a volcanic eruption, freeze a finger, get an egg into a bottle, or send a message by semaphore. Optimus sum. Which, by the way, means "I am the best" in Latin. Reviewed by: Jennifer Wardrip, aka "The Genius" 9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Boys life,
By JimM "Jim" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Boys' Book: How to Be the Best at Everything (Hardcover)
My grandson is 10 years old. He said that it was the best book he'd ever read.
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