Winner of the Children's Choice Book of the Year Award for grades 5-6Did you know fortune cookies aren't even found in China? Or that alligators don't actually live in the sewers of New York City? Want to prove it to your friends? This book gives kids the tools to break and bust wild and wacky myths from around the world. These myths reveal a broad range of historical and scientific truths that keep kids learning while interacting with their favorite fictional "facts."Chock full of colorful photographs and funny text, this book includes hundreds of fascinating facts and interesting tidbits that prove you can't believe everything you're told. Each busted myth also features an explanation of where it originated, which uncovers often surprising historical significance. So next time someone tells you that the average person accidentally ingests 8 spiders each year--don't tell them that if they believe that they are as dumb as an ox--because oxen are actually quite smart.

Presents the truth behind popular misconceptions, organized into such categories as animals, food, history, the human body, places, technology, and pop culture.

Enhanced with full color illustrations, an informative book provides facts about snakes, bears, owls, spiders, and other creatures that have been maligned through false, but common, expressions, such as 'blind as a bat' and 'dirty pig.' Simultaneous.

Examines common misperceptions about animals, such as that pigs are dirty, snakes are boneless, and bats are blind, and explains why they are not true.

Provides an introduction to financial management, focusing on shareholder wealth maximization and cash flow management, the international aspects of financial management, the ethical behavior of managers, and the increased impact of the Internet in business practice.

Lays to rest commonly accepted 'facts,' myths, and old wives' tales on a variety of topics, including mammals, American history, inventions, health, food and drink, sports, and weather.