Krieger, Emily

Explains the truth behind more popular myths and urban legends.

Explores more than one hundred tall tales, suspicious stories, and urban myths, revealing how each has been disproven, with facts about myth origins, historical significance, and how they were investigated by scientific debunkers.

Presents a variety of myths--and the truths behind them--on a variety of topics including health, biology, animals, culture, history, and outer space. Features color illustrations throughout.

Explores more than one hundred tall tales, suspicious stories, and urban myths, revealing how each has been disproven, with facts about myth origins, historical significance, and how they were investigated by scientific debunkers.

You'll learn the origin and truth about more than 100 tall tales, suspicious stories, and unbelievable urban legends.

Explains the truth behind popular myths and urban legends.