Sylvia Branzei. Illustrated by Jack Kelly. Price Stern Sloan, 2002. ISBN: 978-0843177367
Plot Summary: The human body can be pretty gross and this is the book that really demonstrated that. Find out about dead skin cells, funny smells and noises, and all of the gross things that make up the human body. This book makes you see your body in a whole new way!
Critical Evaluation: This book manages to be educational and appealing to our tween age group at the same time. There are lots of color photos, cartoons, and random disgusting facts that will keep the reader entertained for hours.
Reader's Annotation: Curious about toe cheese? Like to read about farts? Find out about these fun facts and a million others.
Genre: Non-fiction
Curriculum ties: Science
Booktalking Ideas: Do you even know how gross you are? Would you like to find out?
Interest Level: 9-12
Challenge Issues: None.
If any, can be recommended they research other books on the human body.
Selection Process: Saw in library display and I wanted to have a "body book" in the assignment.
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