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What Breathes Through Its Butt?: Mind-Blowing Science Questions Answered
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About What Breathes Through Its Butt?: Mind-Blowing
Product Description A funny and interactive book that explains the surprising science behind everyday kid questionsWhy is your elbow called your funny bone? How could you escape the grip of a crocodile's jaw? Which animal can breathe through its butt? This book uncovers the amazing scientific explanations behind all sorts of questions that can pop into our heads. Can an egg bounce? How can a giraffe's ridiculously long neck contain the same number of bones as a human's? How much does the Internet weigh? With delightful interactive features that invite readers to guess answers to questions and make links between different scientific concepts, this is a great book for reluctant readers and STEAM lovers alike. From School Library Journal Gr 3-7-Grossman provides an outstanding question-and-answer science book filled with delightful facts that will engage young readers. Thirty questions with four optional answers are featured. On the path to the correct answer, Grossman shares additional facts about related topics, all of which lead to the mind-blowing correct answer. For example, in the section "What part of your body can't feel any pain?," the text before the answer states, "The skin on the end of your elbow, called the wenis, is so thick and tough that it contains practically no nerve endings or pain receptors." The format results in a reading experience that feels like a silly story rather than a collection of random facts. Kids will laugh at the jokes and humor; sections about poop and other gross facts will appeal to reluctant readers. Bowsher's fantastic illustrations, which include children with darker skin tones and textured hair, bring each fact to life and add energy to the absorbing text. Text bubbles and an eye-catching layout make the information attractive. A table of contents is included. VERDICT A must-read for every curious child; purchase for all libraries.Katherine Rao, Palos Verdes Lib. Dist., CAα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Review “A compendium for the naturally curious, this humorous nonfiction book. . . . will certainly fly off the shelves.” ―School Library Connection (starred review)“An outstanding question-and-answer science book filled with delightful facts that will engage young readers. . . . A must-read for every curious child.” ―School Library Journal (starred review)"A block-printed narrative strewn with bolded words and accompanied by simple, thick-lined cartoon illustrations reflect the irreverent tone of this quirky Q&A." - Booklist About the Author Emily Grossman loves science: she's an expert in molecular biology and genetics with a PhD in cancer research. She is a broadcaster, author, educator and trainer. She has been named as the second Honorary STEM Ambassador for her work in education and has become a YouTube sensation thanks to her video How to Stop Yourself Being Ticklish. She lives in London, England.emilygrossman.co.uk@DrEmilyGrossmanAlice Bowsher is an animator and the illustrator of the Natural History Museum's Jungle, Ocean, Forest, and African Animals. She lives in London, England.alicebowsher.co.uk@alicebowsher
