The Dangerous Book for Boys & The Daring Book for Girls (Hardcover)

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The Dangerous Book for Boys by Conn Iggulden

What should every boy know? How to build a treehouse, tie a proper knot, play stickball, tell direction by the stars, and write secret codes, for a start.

The Dangerous Book for Boys is a celebration of curiosity, adventure, and hands-on learning. Packed with practical skills, classic games, historical facts, and timeless wisdom, it invites readers to put down the screens and rediscover the pleasures of doing, building, and exploring. Inside you’ll find instructions for everything from fishing and making paper airplanes to understanding battles, heroes, and the rules of great games.

Smart, funny, and endlessly engaging, this book encourages confidence, creativity, and independence. It’s not just a guide to boyhood, but a reminder that adventure is everywhere for those willing to look.

The Daring Book for Girls by Andrea J. Buchanan and Miriam Peskowitz

Girls can do anything, and this book proves it.

The Daring Book for Girls is an inspiring mix of adventure, creativity, and confidence-building knowledge. From learning how to climb trees, play classic games, and solve mysteries, to discovering remarkable women from history and mastering practical life skills, this book celebrates curiosity and courage in all its forms.

Blending hands-on activities with stories of trailblazing women, it encourages readers to be brave, smart, resourceful, and unapologetically themselves. Whether it’s science, sports, history, or just good old-fashioned fun, The Daring Book for Girls invites readers to explore the world with confidence and curiosity.