The Daring Book for Girls audiobook

Every girl between the ages of about 8 and 14 should have this on her shelf. What other book contains a bio on Amelia Earhart, instructions on how to make peach pit rings and cat's cradle, the periodic table, and slumber party games? The ultimate guide for the 21st century girl because of its balance between erudition and fun, and the book most likely to be handed down to her daughter.A note re: some of the other comments: if you read the portions of the book some others refer to as "supernatural," they're not being touted as truth, but are offered in the same spirit (no pun intended) as the old-fashioned kids' games. Further, the fact that some of the denser sections are slightly over my 8-year-old's head is a great deal of the appeal of this book, which will grow with her for the next several years. Heck, my sister-in-law and I spent most of Xmas reading it almost cover to cover and we're well over the alleged target age. It's great stuff.

This book receives the four star rating because, despite the authors' most detailed instructions, combined with my best efforts, I still cannot whistle with two fingers.

Girls are given a marvelous, widely varied manual on making their daring endeavors happen in this engaging non-fiction read. Learn everything from how to tie a sari, make daisy chains and ivy crowns, and about princesses today, to how to make a lemon-powered clock, change a tire, care for your softball glove, and what should be in every girl's toolbox. Giving the reigns to girls in deciding what unique mix of interests they choose to explore, this celebration of adventure and fun, technology free activities opens a wealth of introductory knowledge to inspire a new generation of spirited young girls. Perfect for those summer days! Ages 8 and up."Girls like pink, girls like flowers, girls are neat and clean, girls are frivolous, girls are emotional. Are ANY of these things true about all girls? Of course not!"

this is a fun way to figure out something to do today its a good book and has a bunch of interesting things to read about. i recomend it to all girls who get bored during the day

As soon as I had a peek into this book I knew I had to own it. It's full of cool things that all girls should know, like how to put your hair up with a pencil; how to tie a sari; how to press flowers, whistle with two fingers, make a cloth-covered book, make a willow whistle and even stuff that isn't considered so girly like how to build a good campfire and make paper airplanes; clubhouses and forts, public speaking - this book has everything! It even has a section on boys and several on famous women in history. I'm telling you, EVERY girl should have a copy of this book. It's fantastic.

This book is perfect for girls of any age. I love having it on my bookshelf and I think it would be a great gift to any girl, or woman, young or old, who loves being a female and enjoys adventure!

My almost seven year old daughter wants to review this book - I LOVED IT! It tells you everything a girl should know. Mommy even wants to read it. I learned so much from this book.

Not just for girls. It focuses on females heroes, but I think most boys would love this book--so long as their friends don't see the title!

While some think this book is outdated for the 21st century, I love that my young lady is enjoying and learning some old fashioned information. Some parts of the book I can do without- like the bit on levitating and seances- but overall tips about old campfires, women who were bold and daring, etc. is fun. My 9 yo daughter picks this up to peruse for fun often.