What breathes through its butt? : mind-blowing science questions answered / Dr. Emily Grossman ; [illustrated by] Alice Bowsher.
Record details
- ISBN: 1547604522 : HRD
- ISBN: 9781547604524 : HRD
- ISBN: 9781547604524
- ISBN: 1547604522
- Physical Description: 223 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Publisher: New York : Bloomsbury Children's Book, 2020.
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
Formatted Contents Note: | Science is awesome! -- What part of your body can't feel any pain? -- Why is your elbow sometimes called your funny bone? -- What can you do to make a pineapple taste riper? -- About how much does the whole of the internet weigh? -- Which of these has the most bones? -- Which is the strongest bone in the human body? -- What can't an egg do? -- Where is the strongest muscle in your body? -- Which animal alive today has the strongest bite? -- Which creature had the strongest bite ever? -- What's the best way to escape the grip of a crocodile's jaw? -- If you draw a line with a standard pencil how far will you get? -- Which of these is getting shorter? -- How may people would need to jump in the air at the same time in order to make the ground move as much as an earthquake? -- Which of these materials has been used to build an earthquake-proof building? -- What might make your muscles stronger? -- Which of these might determine how much you sweat? -- Which animal uses its sweat as a sunscreen? -- Why is the sea blue? -- On which planet does a day last longer than a year? -- On which planet might it stay dark for 21 years at a time? -- Which of these animals can breathe through its butt? -- How long would you need to fart to produce gas with the equivalent energy of an atomic bomb? -- How much methane gas does one cow burp and fart in a day? -- Which of these is not a real way that an animal makes use of its poop? -- Coffee tastes better when the coffee beans have been pooped out of which animal? -- Which revolting animal regularly eats its own poop? -- The center of the Milky Way probably tastes like which one of these? -- What kind of cows might produce the most milk? -- How do you block a tickle? |
Summary, etc.: | "Why 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"-- Provided by publisher. |
Target Audience Note: | Ages 10-12. Bloomsbury Children's Books. Grades 4-6. Bloomsbury Children's Books. |
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BookList Review
What Breathes Through Its Butt? : Mind-Blowing Science Questions Answered
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For each of 30 science questions on need-to-know topics ranging from the titular to how much the internet weighs, why the sea is blue, and how long it would take to fart enough gas to create an atomic bomb--sized explosion, Grossman supplies several answers, some (inexplicably) silly. She then proceeds to explain in specific but nontechnical language why each response is wrong or right--for instance, knowing, thanks to Einstein, that changes in an electron's energy state result in a super tiny but measurable change in its mass, all the data stored in the internet was calculated in 2012 to weigh about 50 grams--about "a medium-size egg." (Now, she writes, it probably weighs as much as a pineapple.) The mini discourses stick mostly to biology but wander occasionally into physics or astronomy, and if the author's fondness for labored quips will have readers rolling their eyes, her chains of facts and logic are reasonably solid. 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.
School Library Journal Review
What Breathes Through Its Butt? : Mind-Blowing Science Questions Answered
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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., CA
Kirkus Review
What Breathes Through Its Butt? : Mind-Blowing Science Questions Answered
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Scientific inquiry served up in a witty, visual style, with enough fart jokes to satisfy any young reader. Even kids who are not turned on by a traditional science curriculum will be inspired by this approach. The author's intention of making science friendly and accessible to different learning styles is immediately apparent from the quiz-show format. The book includes 30 attention-grabbing questions, each presented with four possible answers, encouraging readers to consider and speculate. The questions include the one used for the title and such intriguing puzzlers as "Which creature had the strongest bite ever?" and "How long would you need to fart to produce gas with the equivalent energy of an atomic bomb?" In a chatty, kid-friendly style similar to that of the Magic School Bus series, the author, a popular British scientist, youth science advocate, and TV personality, encourages children to ask questions and not be afraid of making mistakes. Each question is presented comic-book style in a speech bubble followed by several pages of in-depth facts about the topic. This highly illustrated volume is visually arresting, with striking, thick-lined, grayscale art taking up the majority of each page. The varied typeface uses bold and all caps for emphasis, and the text is often laid out creatively, such as within the open jaws of a crocodile. Ethnic diversity is indicated in the drawings. Sure to hook those who already love science--and lure in skeptics. (Nonfiction. 8-12) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.