The Dangerous Book for Boys

Name: The Dangerous Book for Boys
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9780007232741
Price: 49.99 NZD
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By Hal Iggulden and Conn Iggulden

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The Dangerous Book for Boys by Hal Iggulden and Conn Iggulden is not a narrative-driven novel but a manual that recalls the pastimes and skills of yesteryear for young boys. The book offers instructions on activities like building treehouses, tying knots, and engaging stories about historical events, famous battles, and familiar triumphs. Although categorised under Cooking & Food, this book spans a wide variety of subjects, making it a treasure trove of knowledge and adventure for curious young minds.
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INSPIRATION FOR THE TV SHOW

If ever there were a book to make you switch off your television set, The Dangerous Book for Boys is it.

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INSPIRATION FOR THE TV SHOW

If ever there were a book to make you switch off your television set, The Dangerous Book for Boys is it.

How many other books will help you thrash someone at conkers, race your own go-cart, and identify the best quotations from Shakespeare? The Dangerous Book for Boys gives you facts and figures at your fingertips – swot up on the solar system, learn about famous battles and read inspiring stories of incredible courage and bravery. Teach your old dog new tricks. Make a pinhole camera. Understand the laws of cricket. There's a whole world out there: with this book, anyone can get out and explore it.

The Dangerous Book for Boys is written with the verve and passion that readers of Conn Iggulden's number one bestselling novels have come to expect. This book, his first non-fiction work, has been written with his brother as a celebration of the long summers of their youth and as a compendium of information so vital to men of all ages. Lavishly designed and fully illustrated in colour and black and white throughout, it's set to be a perfect gift for Father's Day and beyond.

Chapters in The Dangerous Book for Boys include: The Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, Conkers, Laws of Football, Dinosaurs, Fishing, Juggling, Timers and Tripwires, Kings and Queens, Famous Battles, Spies, Making Crystals, Insects and Spiders, Astronomy, Girls, The Golden Age of Piracy, Secret Inks, Patron Saints of Britain, Skimming Stones, Dog Tricks, Making a Periscope, Coin Tricks, Marbles, Artillery, The Origin of Words and The Solar System.

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The Dangerous Book for Boys is celebrated as an essential guide for fathers and sons, filled with advice on traditional pastimes like making catapults and knot-tying. Critics highlight its nostalgic charm, focusing on activities that might divert boys from modern gadgets, with many appreciating its role in teaching classic, adventurous skills.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007232741

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 June 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 195.0mm

Height: 252.0mm

Weight: 1050g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Conn Iggulden is one of the most successful authors of historical fiction writing today. His two number one bestselling series, on Julius Caesar and on the Mongol Khans of Central Asia, describe the founding of the greatest empires of their day. Conn Iggulden lives in Hertfordshire with his wife and their children. Hal Iggulden is a theatre director with a love of astronomy, gadgets and football. Hal lives in Leicester with his two dogs.

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