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S'està carregant… The Dangerous Book for Boys (2007)de Conn Iggulden, Hal Iggulden
   United Kingdom (54) No hi ha cap discussió a Converses sobre aquesta obra.  wellington299 | Feb 19, 2022 |  For every boy from 8 to 80, covers the essential boyhood skills such as building tree houses, learning how to fish, finding true north, and even answering the age-old question of what the big deal with girls is. BLTSbraille | Sep 12, 2021 | I can see where this book could appeal to boys, if not for the fact that so many of them are tethered to their game consoles and thus unable to enjoy it. But this is a good book to give to boys and send them outside to do things. It also has a lot of good trivia, poems, historical events, allusions, so on that boys (and just any educated person) should know. I would have enjoyed this book as a boy. Nowadays, I think it is more a book to browse at leisure rather than read straight through, which is what I ended up doing. Personally, I found it a little reminiscent of the Boy Scout Handbook I had when I was a scout (though the scout book had much better illustrations). It is also reminiscent of older manuals, which I am sure is intentional. There is a bit of everything here, and I think anyone can learn something, or maybe remember something they learned as a child. (  ) bloodravenlib | Aug 17, 2020 | [Read this years ago. This randomly popped into my head, but I don't remember my rating.] DestDest | Apr 27, 2020 | Das "Dangerous Book for Boys" wirkt allein von der Cover-Grafik her ein wenig aus der Zeit gefallen. Auch die Seiten im Buch sind mit einem schattierten beige künstlich gealtert. Inhaltlich dagegen ist das Buch auf dem Stand von 2006 und deckt von Papierfliegern über Abenteurergeschichten und (überwiegend physikalischen) Experimenten wohl alles ab, wofür sich ein "typischer" Junge interessieren sollte. Eingestreut sind aber auch Gedichte, Lateinische Begriffe, ein Grammatik-Grundkurs sowie Benimmregeln und die Menschen- und Bürgerrechte. Auf mich wirkt das Buch so, wie ich mir das Pfadfinderhandbuch vorstelle, auf das sich Tick, Trick und Track so häufig berufen. Und auch wenn nur männliche Abenteurer und Erfinder vorgestellt werden (es ist ja auch ein Buch für Jungen), die Vorschläge, welche Bücher ein Junge gelesen haben sollte, sind dann erfrischend unspezifisch. Die Benimmregeln sind durchaus modernisiert, greifen aber auf Knigge zurück. In der Summe ein Buch, an dem viele Jungen Spaß finden könnten - viele Mädchen allerdings auch.Aber dafür gibt es ja noch das "Daring book for girls", aus dem in der deutschen Version dann das Secret Book wurde. Mit deutlich mehr Spiel- und Bastelanleitungen - beide Bücher zusammen geben dann ein rundes Bild. (  ) ahzim | Jan 26, 2020 |
 Like a bright lad with a chemistry set, “The Dangerous Book” generates a reaction with a smart mix: one part conservative polemic and one part simple-pleasures fable. It’s a rejection of the namby-pamby parenting of the 1970s. In its place, the authors evoke a peculiar, if fun, British Empire boyhood, one in which sturdy boys are expected to strive to “conquer worlds.” The book sells its thrills hard, and it certainly made this reader swoon at the idea of a son who recites “Ozymandias” and knows celestial navigation. From the Publisher The bestselling book for every boy from eight to eighty, covering essential boyhood skills such as building tree houses, learning how to fish, finding true north, and even answering the age old question of what the big deal with girls is. In this digital age there is still a place for knots, skimming stones and stories of incredible courage. This book recaptures Sunday afternoons, stimulates curiosity, and makes for great father-son activities. The brothers Conn and Hal have put together a wonderful collection of all things that make being young or young at heart fun---building go-carts and electromagnets, identifying insects and spiders, and flying the world's best paper airplanes. The completely revised American Edition includes: The Greatest Paper Aiplane in the World The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World The Five Knots Every Boy Should Know Stickball Slingshots Fossils Building a Treehouse Making a Bow and Arrow Fishing (revised with US Fish) Timers and Tripwires Baseball's "Most Valuable Players" Famous Battles-Including Lexington and Concord, The Alamo, and Gettysburg Spies-Codes and Ciphers Making a Go-Cart Navajo Code Talkers' Dictionary Girls Cloud Formations The States of the U.S. Mountains of the U.S. Navigation The Declaration of Independence Skimming Stones Making a Periscope The Ten Commandments Common US Trees Timeline of American History Gr 4-8 - Intentionally old-fashioned and politically incorrect, this eclectic collection addresses the undeniable boy-appeal of certain facts and activities. Dozens of short chapters, in fairly random order, cover a wide range of topics in conversational prose. Simple instructions for coin tricks and paper airplanes alternate with excerpts from history such as "Famous Battles" and facts about ancient wonders of the world and astronomy. The "dangerous" aspect is more apparent in such chapters as "Making Cloth Fireproof," and "Hunting and Cooking a Rabbit," but also applies to the overall premise that action is fun and can be worth the risks. A section on stickball, for instance, includes advice to possibly "flee the vicinity" in the event of a broken window. The information is appropriately concise. The knot-tying section, for example, sticks to five basic varieties with clear instructions and useful diagrams. Occasional topics such as "Marbling Paper" and "Latin Phrases Every Boy Should Know" may not fit the stereotypical interests of young males, but support the general theme of cultivating curiosity. The authors refer to their own experiences as they tested the activities, lending an appealing personal tone. Tongue-in-cheek humor emerges throughout, notably in eight bits of advice offered in the chapter called "Girls." Already a best seller in England, this American edition features several adjustments, such as substituting "The Declaration of Independence" for "Patron Saints of Britain." Both premise and content should appeal to many boys, and might be even more successful when nostalgic dads join in.-Steven Engelfried, Multnomah County Library, OR Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information Pertany a aquestes sèries
For every boy from eight to eighty, covers essential boyhood skills such as building tree houses, learning how to fish, finding true north, and even answering the age-old question of what the big deal with girls is. In this digital age there is still a place for knots, skimming stones and stories of incredible courage. This book recaptures Sunday afternoons, stimulates curiosity, and makes for great father-son activities. The brothers Conn and Hal have put together a collection of all things that make being young, or young at heart, fun--building go-carts and electromagnets, identifying insects and spiders, and flying the world's best paper airplanes.--From publisher description. No s'han trobat descripcions de biblioteca. |
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With a nod to the not so distant past when boys made up games in the outdoors and not playing games indoors, the book give advice on things every boy should know. This book has guides on making paper airplanes, tying knots, and even some history. Forget boys, I should be learning this stuff too! (