MythBusters. Don't Try This at Home MythBusters

Editorial Review
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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Customer Reviews

Not so good

2007-06-10
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.

Kids love it

2007-05-24
My kids really love the show and the books.
I have two boys aged 10 and 14.

Meant for youngsters

2007-02-16
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.

Makes a great gift when enclosed with two dozen bottles of Diet Coke and six rolls of Mentos!

Nice gift item

2007-01-16
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.

Kids Love It!

2007-01-09
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 is an excellent addition. Very easy to read and lots of pictures. Its perfect for all ages!

A fun book

2006-10-26
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.

Fun and Educational 2006-03-07
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 searching for a book that makes learning fun, look no more.