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Why Is Snot Sticky?: Questions and Answers About Bizarre Bodies
What's a brain freeze? Are maggots good for you? How long are your intestines?
Young readers can discover the answers to these questions and more in this astounding book, which is overflowing with fascinating - not to mention disgusting - facts about the human body. From peculiar parasites to weird bodily functions, children can learn the science behind the sticky, gross and bizarre!
With vibrant illustrations, engaging text and stats that are great for sharing, this book is perfect for curious kids aged 7+.
ABOUT THE Big Ideas! is a dynamic, educational "fun fact" series for children aged seven and up, illustrated throughout with humorous cartoons. Packed with surprising facts, stats, and records that kids will just love to share, it revels in all things weird, unexpected, mind-blowing, funny, and gross!
Young readers can discover the answers to these questions and more in this astounding book, which is overflowing with fascinating - not to mention disgusting - facts about the human body. From peculiar parasites to weird bodily functions, children can learn the science behind the sticky, gross and bizarre!
With vibrant illustrations, engaging text and stats that are great for sharing, this book is perfect for curious kids aged 7+.
ABOUT THE Big Ideas! is a dynamic, educational "fun fact" series for children aged seven and up, illustrated throughout with humorous cartoons. Packed with surprising facts, stats, and records that kids will just love to share, it revels in all things weird, unexpected, mind-blowing, funny, and gross!
128 pages, Paperback
Published October 15, 2021
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June 25, 2021
I'm vacillating between two and a half and three stars on this one.
Hear me out. The reason for such a low rating, and not being sure if it should get two or three stars is that this is just a bunch of factoids. We learn that we shed skin throughout our lives. We learn that snot is sticking so that it can get gunk out of your nose. we learn that you have your best hearing at age 10. We learn all these little bits of information, these factoids, and that is it. We don't learn anything more.
While it is fun to learn weird facts, such as fingernails grow faster when you are older and the thinnest skin you have is in your eyelid.
My problem is that is all you learn. I love books that teach, and this only teaches trivia. There is no more information than that. And there are a lot of books that do just that, that teach you about the snot in your nose, and what it is composed of, and things like that.
So, no, I can't recommend this as being anything other than a bunch of facts. And if that is what you want from a kid's book, then go for it.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
Hear me out. The reason for such a low rating, and not being sure if it should get two or three stars is that this is just a bunch of factoids. We learn that we shed skin throughout our lives. We learn that snot is sticking so that it can get gunk out of your nose. we learn that you have your best hearing at age 10. We learn all these little bits of information, these factoids, and that is it. We don't learn anything more.
While it is fun to learn weird facts, such as fingernails grow faster when you are older and the thinnest skin you have is in your eyelid.
My problem is that is all you learn. I love books that teach, and this only teaches trivia. There is no more information than that. And there are a lot of books that do just that, that teach you about the snot in your nose, and what it is composed of, and things like that.
So, no, I can't recommend this as being anything other than a bunch of facts. And if that is what you want from a kid's book, then go for it.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
July 4, 2021
As an adult I really enjoyed this book!
I loved the punchy style of the different facts and trivia that you learn as the book progressed.
I can see this being a massive hit with children, mainly those slightly older than my daughter but I know she will love this book when she is a little older as after watching You Tube the other night she declared that your lungs are part of your respiratory system and she is only 4 on the 11th July but she is fascinated with all things related to the body!
We have done a few of the facts so far and she wants to learn more and more so it will definitely be a hit with her and a fun way of learning – she is already asking about the smallest bone and smallest muscle after I read that section to her!
It is 5 stars from me for this one, I loved it and can easily see it being a firm favourite!
Very highly recommended!
I loved the punchy style of the different facts and trivia that you learn as the book progressed.
I can see this being a massive hit with children, mainly those slightly older than my daughter but I know she will love this book when she is a little older as after watching You Tube the other night she declared that your lungs are part of your respiratory system and she is only 4 on the 11th July but she is fascinated with all things related to the body!
We have done a few of the facts so far and she wants to learn more and more so it will definitely be a hit with her and a fun way of learning – she is already asking about the smallest bone and smallest muscle after I read that section to her!
It is 5 stars from me for this one, I loved it and can easily see it being a firm favourite!
Very highly recommended!
July 18, 2021
A fact filled book that will answer your questions about the body — possibly more than you want too! I didn’t want to know about maggots but then I am chicken when it comes to creepy things like that. I am positive young readers will be thrilled with the fun questions. There are statistics and the answers that kids will enjoy knowing and possibly tell their friends. The answers are interesting and fascinating for this adult. It’s illustrated with funny cartoons. This nonfiction book is a great read for all ages!
Disclaimer: I received an arc of this book from the author/publisher from Netgalley. I wasn’t obligated to write a favorable review or any review at all. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.
Disclaimer: I received an arc of this book from the author/publisher from Netgalley. I wasn’t obligated to write a favorable review or any review at all. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.
July 8, 2021
A great book for kids to provide explanations and random facts about all things related to the human body. I love the way the chapters are broken out and how easily digestible each tidbit of information is, usually just a couple of sentences. I can see kids expanding their knowledge base, and excitedly sharing it, all while thinking they are just having fun learning interesting things about the body. I would heartily recommend this for my own kids, their friends, and libraries.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.
August 21, 2021
Great fact book for all ages about the human body that explains what the body is made up of and how it works. Perfect for the curious mind and aspiring doctors/nurses.
It has good tips like why you shouldn't swallow your gum, why a good night's sleep is important, and why you should use sunblock. The fact that the liver has 500 jobs! Amazing stuff. There's even a paranoid inducing section on body invaders that includes more worms than I care to think about.
I could have done without the term "dentist from hell" though in what is considered a child's book. It is written from an evolutionist standpoint versus a creationist standpoint.
It has good tips like why you shouldn't swallow your gum, why a good night's sleep is important, and why you should use sunblock. The fact that the liver has 500 jobs! Amazing stuff. There's even a paranoid inducing section on body invaders that includes more worms than I care to think about.
I could have done without the term "dentist from hell" though in what is considered a child's book. It is written from an evolutionist standpoint versus a creationist standpoint.
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