Book details
You Are Weird: Your Body’s Peculiar Parts and Funny Functions
Description
Your body sports more hair than a gorilla. About 600 different species of bacteria are living in your mouth. Your head is full of holes. Back when you were a two-month-old embryo, you had a tail. Face it --- you are weird! All these wonderfully weird body features make us human. They also show that we're part of an animal kingdom whose members share a lot more than the same planet. This book tackles those weird questions that everyone's curious about but nobody seems able to answer. What does your appendix do? What exactly are goose bumps and why do we get them? Why can some people wiggle their ears? You Are Weird answers these questions plus many more, backing up answers with the latest scientific theories. Take a guided tour around our oddball organs and freaky body functions that make us who we are --- wacky, wonderful and weird, weird, weird.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
40 pages
Why to read
- Educational Value: The book 'You Are Weird: Your Body’s Peculiar Parts and Funny Functions' by Diane Swanson offers readers a wealth of information about the human body, explaining its oddities and unique functions in an engaging way. It's a great resource for anyone looking to learn more about how their body works in a fun and accessible manner.
- Entertaining Content: Diane Swanson has a knack for making science entertaining. This book is filled with humorous explanations and quirky facts that will keep readers of all ages amused while they learn about the body's weird and wonderful aspects.
- Enhanced Self-Awareness: Understanding the peculiarities of your own body can lead to greater self-awareness and appreciation for the complexity of human biology. This book helps readers embrace their own 'weirdness,' promoting a positive body image and self-esteem.
- Conversation Starters: The fun facts and unusual information found in 'You Are Weird' are perfect for sharing with friends and family. It can spark interesting conversations and provide amusing trivia to share at social gatherings or in educational settings.