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211 Things a Bright Boy Can Do

Featuring various subjects not taught at school or Scouts, this is a life-skills handbook for bright boys of every age. It contains tutorials on: Weird Science and Sideshow Physics; Bracing Outdoor Activities; the Human Body; Gags, Cons and Practical Jokes; and more.

Audience
young adult
Length
medium · 288 pages

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