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The dangerous book for boys
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Published:
New York : Collins, 2007.
Physical Desc:
xi, 270 pages : ill. (some col.), maps ; 26 cm.
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Description
A guide for males of any age provides instructions for engaging in a wide range of classic boyhood projects and activities, from building go-carts and constructing treehouses to identifying insects and flying the most effective paper airplanes.
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Book
Edition:
1st U.S. ed.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780061243585 (alk. paper) :, 0061243582 (alk. paper)

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Originally published: London : HarperCollins, 2006.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Iggulden, C., & Iggulden, H. (2007). The dangerous book for boys. 1st U.S. ed. New York, Collins.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Iggulden, Conn and Hal. Iggulden. 2007. The Dangerous Book for Boys. New York, Collins.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Iggulden, Conn and Hal. Iggulden, The Dangerous Book for Boys. New York, Collins, 2007.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Iggulden, Conn. and Hal Iggulden. The Dangerous Book for Boys. 1st U.S. ed. New York, Collins, 2007.

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