Description: "You know your heart is always beating, your intestines digest your food, and even that your brain is still awake when you're asleep--that's no mystery. But why do we get 'brain freeze' if we eat ice cream too quickly? And why on earth do we get butterflies in our stomach when we're nervous? And is it true we can squirt milk from our eyes? This book focuses on the bizarre things all of our bodies do--including things we don't understand (looking at you, appendix)"--
Brief description: Neon Squid creates beautiful nonfiction books for inquisitive kids (and kids at heart). We believe the most amazing stories are real ones, so our books are for children who want to decipher ancient scrolls, orbit distant stars, and dive into the deepest oceans. Our books are a labor of love--written by experts, illustrated by the best artists around, and produced using the finest materials, including sustainably sourced paper. We hope that by reading them kids are encouraged to further explore the world around them.
Review Quotes:
"Anyone who has marveled at the placebo effect or the mystery of déjà vu or contemplated why humans, dogs, chimps, and even unborn babies yawn will come away both enlightened and more aware than ever that our bodies are rich in unexplained wonders. Absorbing insights into what makes us tick." --Kirkus Reviews
"Whether for browsing, reading, and sharing, or as a good complement to more serious books on anatomy, this book offers new information written by a friendly doctor with a sense of humor and illustrated by an artist who supplies a colorful, informative, and friendly setting." --School Library Journal "Packed with cool science facts, the book is sure to be a hit among groups of friends and within families. It would also make a great gift for any budding science enthusiast - 10/10." --Press Association