Truth or Busted: The Fact or Fiction Behind Urban Myths

Truth or Busted's Urban Myths title explores popular myths and legends, sayings and notions in a light and humorous way that kids will find unputdownable. Such statements as 'You can get sucked down an aeroplane loo!' or 'Your fingernails keep growing after you die!' are examined, as well as where the ideas came from, whether they have any basis in truth, or whether they are simply myths. Each statement is given a TRUTH or BUSTED evaluation.

List of contents

• 1: Chewing gum takes 7 years to pass through your digestive system
• 2: You can cook an egg with your mobile phone
• 3: A tooth left in a glass of coke will dissolve overnight
• 4: If you swallow an orange pip a tree will grow in your stomach
• 5: A dog's bite is cleaner than a human's
• 6: You should jump to avoid impact in a falling lift
• 7: Eating carrots helps you see in the dark

About the author

Paul's books cover a wide range of subjects, from whether the Romans ate crisps to how to build the world's best skatepark, but he writes mostly about sport. Whether you are interested in swimming, cycling, snowboarding, surfing or another sport, Paul has probably written something that will inspire you to get out and give it a try. Paul writes in a shack by the beach, which he shares with his one-eyed surf dog, Daisy.

Summary

Truth or Busted explores the fact or fiction behind stuff you THINK you know about popular everyday topics!

Product details

• Authors: Paul Mason
• Publisher: Wayland
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 11
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 31.12.2017
• EAN: 9780750279154
• ISBN: 978-0-7502-7915-4
• No. of pages: 96
• Dimensions: 131 mm x 197 mm x 9 mm
• Series: Truth or Busted; Truth or Busted
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > General, reference works; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Humor / Jokes & Riddles, General knowledge & trivia (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 9 years, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2 (England and Wales), For primary education, facts; trivia; urban myth; quiz; legend; rumour; quotes