The Truth About Nature: A Family’s Guide to 144 Common Myths About the Great Outdoors

Naturalists Tornio and Keffer dispel—and sometimes find elements of truth in—myths associated with the natural world. Can lightning strike in the same place twice? Yep. Will playing in the cold can make you sick? “No matter what Mom or Grandma says, you can’t get a cold just by being outside or not wearing a hat.” In looking at the idea that “Sharks kill a lot of people,” the authors note, “We actually do more harm to sharks than they do to us. By fishing the ocean, it’s taking away their food supply.” “Stranger Than Fiction” sidebars introduce surprising truths, while family-centric experiments appear throughout this fun, educational, and eye-opening book. All ages. (Oct.)