Sam Martin

Reviewed by Me for TeensReadToo.com

THE CURIOUS BOY'S BOOK OF ADVENTURE follows the new trend of writing quirky, informative, and entertaining books for young boys that teach the essentials of finding things to do that will keep you out of trouble. Broken down into five categories -- Exploring, Hunting, Experimenting, Building, and Playing -- this handy reference guide presents 100 things to build and do that are fun for all ages.

From bird-watching to fishing, from building a fire without show more matches to bug-hunting, from making an electromagnet to levitating a ping-pong ball, it's all there. Each of the 100 "hijinks and escapades" comes with a complete list of materials you'll need, step-by-step instructions, any applicable warnings, and a fun and interesting "did you know" section.

This is a great book for boys to share with their friends and fathers, and it's actually something that could be incorporated quite well into a Cub Scout or Boy Scout troop. Most of the activities are quick and easy, and many are definitely useful. show less

For some, the dream is to drop out of regular life and go and live half way up a mountain somewhere. But you can't just go off grid without any knowledge at all as you will either be back fairly shortly or have something happen to you. To minimise the nasty stuff happening though you would this handy pocket-sized guide.

The essentials of living outdoors are food, water, fire and shelter. This guide has got lots of practical advice for making campfires, making shelters including how to build a show more log cabin, finding safe water sources, hunting and fishing, map skills and a suggested kit list.

It was an interesting book with reasonable detail for the various subjects covered and is full of useful survival tactics for those wishing to head for the hills. If you are thinking of doing this I'd recommend reading this and several other books on the subject before turning your phone off and walking into the woods. show less

This is a non-fiction book I reviewed for the VPRC. – interesting book with lots of puzzles, facts etc to keep reluctant readers amused, however it does give the recipes for smoke bombs and other experiments that explode and with our litigious society I am loathe to recommend a book that could damage a child! There are puzzles, codes and other funstuff like magic tricks explained. Hate the cover - retro 50s "Boys Own Annual" picture - not appealing!

Fabulous book! My husband loved it. He has his own "manspace", although nothing quite as elaborate as what is shown in this book.