Books: The Daring Book for Girls

Along with tips on survival, games, school, and boys, this book contains tips on how to be a spy, plus information on women spies from the Revolutionary War to World War II. For instance, did you know that the Girl Guides - the British form of Girl Scouts - were used during World War I as couriers for secret messages by MI-5, Britain's counterintelligence agency? So if you're a girl with a nose for adventure, read The Daring Book for Girls, which has everything, from something as simple as putting your hair up with a pencil, to something as exciting as becoming a spy!

Gadget Review: Stun Gun

Well, I've now created my very own stun gun, and am here to provide you with some very important safety tips. I used a Tevion disposable camera. Here it is:















Now just take a look at this video, and you will understand how dangerous this device can be!



Okay, here's my advice on how to use this device safely. Without the proper use, someone can get seriously hurt!

1. I suggest that you do not build this device unless you are thirteen years of age and above, and even so, you should have adult supervision.
2. When locating the capacitor, be extremely careful not to touch it until you have discharged all the energy.
3. The only use for this stun gun is self defense, and even then, use it only if extremely necessary.
4. Keep this in a very safe place, perhaps a locked safe. When storing it, remove the battery and discharge the energy thoroughly (even though the battery is out, the capacitor will still store energy until discharged). If not discharged, it can start a fire.
5. Wear safety goggles; when testing (on screwdriver only) the sparks can fly.
   

Note that the ends of the paper clips will be sharp (not to mention hot; don't touch them after shocking), so curl the ends.

Please use this with extreme care; I do not take any responsibility for any injury or damage caused by this device. Use carefully!

Homemade Spy Gadgets: Stun Gun

Here's an awesome site showing you how to build your very own stun gun! It's a great self-defense device, and it would no doubt make a very interesting science project.

http://www.spyreview.co.uk/2008/04/03/how-to-build-your-own-home-made-stun-gun/

Warning

This may be a cool device to make, but it can also be extremely dangerous. Make sure that you have your parents' permission before building your stun gun, and have adult supervision all throughout. And DO NOT under any circumstances use this as a weapon!

Books: Sam the Cat Detective

Of all the detective agencies in the world, she had to walk into Sam's...

It all starts one hot summer night in New York when a pretty penthouse kitten walks into Sam's office asking for help with a burglary. Sam knows better than anyone that the chance of catching the burglar is slim to none. But she's scared, she's pretty, and she needs his help. So Sam sets off on an adventure with his friends to nab the cat burglar. It's a dirty job, but someone's got to do it.

This book written by Linda Stewart not only has a great storyline, but may give spies and detectives alike some good tips on questioning witnesses, following clues, etc.

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