Actually, Factually A Fascinating Collection of Myths, Mistakes, and Misconceptions -- with the Truth Behind Them

Name: Actually, Factually A Fascinating Collection of Myths, Mistakes, and Misconceptions -- with the Truth Behind Them
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ISBN: 9780764161735

ISBN-10: 0764161733

ISBN-13: 9780764161735

Edition: 2008

Authors: Guy Campbell, Paul Moran

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Heres a fascinating collection of misunderstandings, myths, mistakes, and misconceptions that kids enjoy talking about, reading aboutand debunking when they are able. Is it possible to use an umbrella as a parachute? Can you fly away by holding a big bunch of party balloons? Do hair and nails continue to grow after a person dies? Is it really dangerous to eat before you go swimming? The correct answers to these and many more questions are presented, and augmented with reasons why many incorrect answers have captured the popular imagination and continue to be believed. Heres a great book for browsing, for putting an end to old argumentsand maybe for starting a few new ones. Cartoon style…

Book details

List price: $9.99
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/1/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 128
Size: 5.25" wide x 8.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.484
Language: English

A writer and graphic designer since 1986. Started the Creative and Graphics company Moran Campbell da Vinci in 1990 producing corporate ID, advertising (newspapers, magazines, point of sale, posters) and packaging (specialising in toys) for, among other clients, Harrods and Hamleys. Writing credits has included over 40 books for children, a monthly comic for children, hundreds of cartoon strips for newspapers and magazines worldwide,puzzles for books, newspapers and magazines, comedy sketches for TV and a short comic play for BBC radio 5.