urban folklore

Mythbusters Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman conduct experiments to determine if there is any truth or scientific basis to various myths related to combustion, including the myth that cell phones can cause gas stations to explode.

A retelling of Aesop's well-known fable set in 1930s New York in which a country mouse visits his town mouse cousin, and they discover they prefer different ways of life.

Describes various urban legends, from Bigfoot to Bloody Mary.

"Modern ghost stories are created from truly creepy myths and rumors. Read this book to discover some urban legends that will make your skin crawl"--From the publisher's web site.

Mythbusters Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman conduct experiments to determine if there is any truth or scientific basis to various myths related to chemical changes, focusing on ten myths about the different uses of cola.

Jamie and Adam, two special effects experts with over thirty years of experience, set out to methodically bust three urban legends in each episode. They test myths to prove or disprove what is real and what is truly urban legend. Includes ten episodes.

Text and illustrations look at the history of the Green Man legend.

Examines 12 creepy urban legends. Each spread provides information about a legend and how it came to be talked about.

Simple text and illustrations tell scary stories of four haunted cemeteries.