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Because I said so! : the truth behind the myths, tales and warnings every generation passes down to its kids / Ken Jennings.
Ken Jennings wants to find out if mother and father always know best. Yes, all those years you were told not to sit too close to the television (you'll hurt your eyes!) or swallow your gum (it stays in your stomach for seven years!) or crack your knuckles (arthritis!) are called into question by our country's leading trivia guru. Jennings separates myth from fact to debunk a wide variety of parental edicts: no swimming after meals, sit up straight, don't talk to strangers, and so on.
Armed with medical case histories, scientific, findings, and even the occasional experiment on himself (or his kids), Jennings exposes countless examples of parental wisdom run amok. Whether you're a parent who wants to know what you can stop worrying about or a kid (of any age) looking to say, "I told you so," this is the anti-helicopter parenting book you've been wailing for. Book jacket.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781451656251 (paper over board : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 9781476706962 (trade pbk. : alk. paper)
- Physical Description: xvii, 237 pages ; 22 cm
- Edition: First Scribner hardcover edition.
- Publisher: New York : Scribner, 2012.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
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| Subject: | Curiosities and wonders. Questions and answers. Common fallacies. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Sage Library System.
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- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Memorial Library - La Grande | 031.02 J543 (Text) | 35178001371676 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - | ||
| Harney County Library | 031.02 JENNINGS (Text) | 37720000472787 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |
