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| The Secrets of Nails and Hair |
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| The lively, conversational tone and blend of photos and cartoon-style art make Here We Grow: The Secrets of Nails and Hair a perfect blend of fun facts and serious science learning about hair, fur, nails, claws, and more. Here at last—a book that’s irreverent enough to captivate young readers, yet authoritative enough to win the praise of teachers, librarians, and parents. |
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| Honors and Awards |
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Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrator Nonfiction Research Grant |
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Research Notes |
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| “By the time I tackled this book, I was getting pretty good at scouring medical books and journal articles for fascinating facts. And I had a long list of experts in every medical field you can think of. So researching this book was simply a matter of digging in to see what I could find. And I found some great stuff. For example, a fingernail’s appearance can be used to diagnose some diseases. Fingernails grow faster than toenails, especially during the day and in the summer. Animals use whiskers in all kinds of ways, and a fur’s color and patterns can help animals stand out from the crowd or blend in to the background. This book is really chock full of great information.” |
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| Reviews |
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| “The Gross and Goofy Body [series] enlivens physiology for kids, offering humorous yet scientific surveys of body functions in just under 50 pages each. Kids ... will find [these books] appealing and fun. Each blends photos with fun cartoons and photos of kids, along with plenty of basic physiology.” |
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| — Children's Bookwatch |
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