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The Boys' Book: How to Be the Best at Everything Hardcover – September 1, 2007

by Dominique Enright (Author), Guy MacDonald (Author), Nikalas Catlow (Illustrator)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 388 ratings
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A spiffy guide to anything and everything a boy needs to know!

How to do almost anything in one handy book.
Found yourself in a sticky situation? Inside you'll learn how to escape quicksand (p. 40), build a raft (p.41), start a survival fire (p.99), or fly a helicopter (p. 11).
Want to impress your friends? Now you can rip a phonebook in half (p. 35), hypnotize a chicken (p. 56), or read their minds (p. 73).
Boring Saturday afternoon? Not anymore when you find out how to make a waterbomb (p. 79), a boomerang (p. 95), or a volcano (p. 88).
And loads of other keen things you need to know how to do!
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  1. Reading age
    9 - 12 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    128 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 7
  5. Lexile measure
    1040L
  6. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.75 x 8 inches
  7. Publisher
    Scholastic Press
  8. Publication date
    September 1, 2007
  9. ISBN-10
    0545016282
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0545016285
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Customers find the book engaging and fun for young readers. They find it an excellent gift idea for boys in 4th grade and up. The book sparks their imagination with creative ideas and projects. Readers describe the book as easy to read and a perfect balance of humor and information that keeps them engaged.

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45 customers mention "Enjoyment"45 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it engaging and fun, especially for reluctant readers ages 8-12. The book has interesting facts and tricks that keep kids entertained and learning. It's a great addition to a young man's collection.

"...face that says I know something special, like he is carrying around a secret wealth of knowledge that he has just discovered and is confident he can..." Read more

"...This book covers everything and my sons love read it aswell." Read more

"My 10 year old son lives this book useful information along with some sarcasm. It is also fun for the whole family." Read more

"Ok so the chapters were pretty good BUT... Most of the stories didn't give a conclusion about WHY you should do this, WHY you shouldn't do this, WHY..." Read more

7 customers mention "Gift value"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book a good gift idea for this age group.

"...book every single day since then and today proclaimed that it is the best gift he has EVER received in his life...." Read more

"Great gift idea.....so many ideas to explore and projects to make! Very educational....great for home school!" Read more

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5 customers mention "Creativity"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book creative and inspiring. They say it sparks their imagination with cool projects to make.

"...a large book the face drops until he sees inside to find the very cool things to make...." Read more

"Great gift idea.....so many ideas to explore and projects to make! Very educational....great for home school!" Read more

"...It also sparks their imagination." Read more

"My step-son, 8, loved this book. Found it inventive and amusing (inventive is my word) :) Great for this age group" Read more

5 customers mention "Readability"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read. They say it's written in small sections that make it simple for young readers to follow.

"...The text is broken into small segments that makes it easy to read, and a young man can pin-point his desired subject rather easily...." Read more

"...He is a book worm and loves reading." Read more

"My ten year old son has several of these type books. He reads them over and over and can't put them down!..." Read more

"Shipped fast, Grandson loved the book Easy to read and he's read it again and again. Sharing it with his friends." Read more

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Customers find the book engaging. It keeps their children reading and interested.

"...in the book, laughed out loud reading some chapters, and seemed totally engaged all day!..." Read more

"My son is soaking this up. It keeps him reading and engaged...." Read more

"...Equal parts silly and practical. The perfect balance to keep your boy engaged!" Read more

"...Some things he attempted to do! LOL , but it kept his interest to read , instead of playing videos!" Read more

3 customers mention "Humor"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor. They find it engaging and laugh out loud at certain parts. The information is provided with a touch of sarcasm for young readers.

"My 10 year old son lives this book useful information along with some sarcasm. It is also fun for the whole family." Read more

"...He wanted to try the activities in the book, laughed out loud reading some chapters, and seemed totally engaged all day!..." Read more

"...info to keep it interesting for my 12 year old while still getting in funny parts that he can relate to as a boy this age. Great coming of age book." Read more

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  • akaCampGoGo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Prized possession
    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2011
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    I purchased this book after stumbling across it here on amazon while ordering some christmas gifts for my 8 yr old son. So, after ordering a variety of typical boy toys I went ahead and ordered this book too, knowing it might be good for bedtime reading over the winter. I know it has only been 3 weeks since Christmas but I swear my son has read this book every single day since then and today proclaimed that it is the best gift he has EVER received in his life. (This coming from a kid who also got an Xbox Kinect, video games, expensive Lego sets, and a puppy for Christmas (not to mention a $200 cash gift from his Aunt). Nonetheless, he claims this book is the best present he has ever received- BY FAR! It's hard not to smile when I watch him with this book, he has an expression on his face that says I know something special, like he is carrying around a secret wealth of knowledge that he has just discovered and is confident he can master the skills he reads about. He carries this book around with him and reads and re-reads it every chance he gets, he takes it stores, restaurants, to school and even takes it to other kids houses. I'd call that a Prized Possession" and a big score for me... Mom.
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  • Carla
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best book for my sons
    Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2023
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    I highly recommend ordering this book for all pre-teens. This book covers everything and my sons love read it aswell.
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  • ShellyAnn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book for entire family
    Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2023
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    My 10 year old son lives this book useful information along with some sarcasm. It is also fun for the whole family.
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  • T. Donnelly
    4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good but...
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2016
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    Ok so the chapters were pretty good BUT... Most of the stories didn't give a conclusion about WHY you should do this, WHY you shouldn't do this, WHY doing this is bad. Another thing is I think it would be more fun for kids to read re were more pictures. ONE more thing... I gets kind of confusing reading directions for things like; tying a knot with one finger and folding the creases In a 90° angle... It also got kind of boring sometimes. 😩 The chapters were good though! I really liked it!!
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  • C. Hansen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific and engaging book for 9 year old boy!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2012
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    I gave my 9 year old grandson this book for Christmas. It was so engaging that after he opened this gift, he sat entranced reading it for the next hour and stopped opening his other gifts! He wanted to try the activities in the book, laughed out loud reading some chapters, and seemed totally engaged all day! The hard back version is beautiful - a blue cover with large embossed gold letters - very attractive and definitely a keepsake! Great book for boys!!
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  • Sharlene
    5.0 out of 5 stars Small and doable
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2014
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    This book is much smaller than the Dangerous book. So if you want something that can easily be tucked into the car pocket or backpack for reading it's great. Also fun for gathering their secrets with a flashlight under the covers. Our son has already tried a few of the tricks or riddles on us. He loves it. Of course there are parts like flying a helicopter that he has quite gotten to yet! ;-)
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  • Chad Buchanan
    3.0 out of 5 stars Back of the book doesn't perfectly match the book's contents.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2016
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    This is a review written by my 7-year-old son who received this book for his birthday. He noticed something wrong and wanted to make it known to any potential buyers of this book.

    On the back of the book it reads "How to make a water bomb? Find out of page 73." When you turn to page 73 it actually gives instructions on "How to make a tumbler".

    Needless to say, my son is very disappointed he can't make a water bomb but overall he thinks the book is "good".
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  • Ms. M. L. Phillips
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dangerouse books for Boys
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2009
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    When watching the opening of the present and our boy of 12 sees a large book the face drops until he sees inside to find the very cool things to make. He could not put it down and can't wait to make the stuff in the book. A hit! What was better was the price for the books. I got all three books of Dangerous books for boys, How to be the Best at Everything boys and girls. All up with delivery $68. In the shops the main book is $45. Loved the books loved the service.
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  • W
    5.0 out of 5 stars My 10 year old loved it.
    Reviewed in Canada on January 29, 2021
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    My 10 year old loved the book. It is full of fun information.
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  • Kaashavi Jatrana
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in India on September 6, 2019
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    Awesome
    Great ideas
    Take it
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  • Lel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Every boy at Every Age should have this book ;)
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 9, 2015
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    I like this book and so do others... In fact I have yet to find anyone that doesn't like this book !

    its a great little book, it has something for everyone - even girls ;)

    It is totally bursting with good/fun/useless information... With 128 pages i think this book was an absolute bargain and a great find....

    This would make a great gift for males (due to the title) from ages around 5-95 ;) Im playing but you get my drift..

    If you want to find out things like how to;

    Eat in a posh restaurant
    Play Pooh-sticks
    Speak in code
    Do a wheelie

    Then you need this book ! ;)

    Its one of those books that if you leave it on the side, everyone has to pick it up to have a sneak peak at what it contains... which is a lot!

    I totally 100% recommend this book to you.
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  • buhimaman
    4.0 out of 5 stars 男の子ならこれが出来なくちゃ！
    Reviewed in Japan on July 25, 2011
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    　クラスの人気者になったり一目置かれるために役立ちそうな知恵？を集めた「ワンパク男子養成塾」的な本です。
    　ロープ結びやキャンプファイヤーの準備、時計で北を見つける方法などボーイスカウトで習うような知識を中心に、一輪車乗りやロープ登り、ジャグリングなどかなり練習期間の必要な遊びのコツも載っています。
    　同じようなテーマのアメリカの定番本、『The Big Book of Boy Stuff 』よりも内容が真面目ですが、ワニとの戦い方や、宇宙でサバイバルする方法など、笑えるジョークネタもあります。
    　ハードカバーですが軽いので、夏休みに親子で田舎に出かけるときに持っていくと旅を一層楽しく出来そうです。
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  • Iram
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best book for all adventurous boys and girls.
    Reviewed in India on October 23, 2018
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    Very interesting and entertaining book.easy to read and understand.
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