"Naturalists Tornio and Keffer dispel—and sometimes find elements of truth in—myths associated with the natural world. . . .[A] fun, educational, and eye-opening book. All ages."—Publishers Weekly

– Publishers Weekly

Meant to inspire families to get out into nature, this guide explores the truth behind 144 different nature myths we've all heard since we were kids, from 'Animals can smell fear' and 'If you touch a baby bird, the parents will abandon it' to "You lose most of your body heat through your head' and 'You shouldn't swim for at least 30 minutes after you eat.'. . . .[T]his inexpensive, attractive, and informative book is ideal for the circulating collections of . . . public and school libraries. This book, meant for families to use together, will be of interest to kids alone as well and is a great choice for middle school collections in both public and school libraries.

– Booklist