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9781538549209 Crash Test Girl Audiobook

From the former host of Discovery's MythBusters and television's favorite female science geek a guide for using the scientific method to crash test your way through life.Kari Byron takes the stereotypes and stigma around being a woman on television and in science and quite literally blows them up. She is proof that you don't need to wear a lab coat or, be a guy to geek out on science. In turning her love of art, sculpture, and special effects into a career involving explosives and hard hats, she has catapulted herself into an unexpected role as the queen of scientific stunts.On the iconic, cult-classic MythBusters, Kari and her cohorts filmed over 7,200 hours, tested over 900 myths, set off 850 explosions, and used 43,500 yards of duct tape. To examine each urban legend, they applied the scientific method: question, hypothesize, experiment, analyze, and ultimately, come to conclusions. Along the way, Kari discovered that this logical process is also the perfect tool for solving everyday problems, from unsatisfying relationships to depression and debt. The scientific method became Kari's go-to process for investigating, growing, and making discoveries that have led to greater wisdom, happiness and success (while having a lot of fun in the process).In Crash Test Girl, she shares the insights and knowledge she's gained, as well as: How to use the scientific method to crash test your way through career decisions, finding love, making friends, navigating money, battling mental health issues, and being braveBehind-the-scenes secrets and memorable moments from the gnarliest episodes of MythbustersInspiration for young women interested in STEM or just finding their way to their dream life and advice on breaking through stereotypes and prejudicesCrash Test Girl reminds us that science is for everyone, as long as you re willing to strap in, put on your safety goggles, hit a few walls, and learn from the results. Using a combination of methodical experimentation and unconventional creativity, you ll come to the most important conclusion of all: In life, sometimes you crash and burn, but you can always crash and learn. FeaturesIntroduce students to books above their reading levelModel good interpretive readingTeach critical listeningHighlight the humor in booksIntroduce new genres that students might not otherwise considerIntroduce new vocabulary or difficult proper names or localesSidestep unfamiliar dialects or accents, Old English, and old-fashioned literary stylesProvide a read-aloud modelProvide a bridge to important topics of discussion for parents and children who can listen together while commuting to sporting events, music lessons, or on vacationsRecapture "the essence and the delights of hearing stories beautifully told by extraordinarily talented storytellersSpecificationsLanguage: EnglishAuthor: Kari Byron fan

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