From the origins of fortune cookies to alligators living in the sewers of New York City, this book gives kids the tools to break and bust wild and wacky myths from around the world. Chock full of colorful photographs and funny text, this book includes hundreds of fascinating facts and interesting tidbits. nWinner of the Childrens Choice Book of the Year Award for grades 5-6 nDid you know fortune cookies arent even found in China? Or that alligators dont actually live in the sewers of New York City? Want to prove it to your friends? This book gives kids the tools to break and bust wild and wacky myths from around the world. These myths reveal a broad range of historical and scientific truths that keep kids learning while interacting with their favorite fictional facts. n nChock full of colorful photographs and funny text, this book includes hundreds of fascinating facts and interesting tidbits that prove you cant believe everything youre told. Each busted myth also features an explanation of where it originated, which uncovers often surprising historical significance. So next time someone tells you that the average person accidentally ingests 8 spiders each year--dont tell them that if they believe that they are as dumb as an ox--because oxen are actually quite smart.n