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"Two crackerjack science journalists from NPR look at why some things (and some people!) drive us crazy It happens everywhere? offices, schools, even your own backyard. Plus, seemingly anything can trigger it cell phones, sirens, bad music, constant distractions, your boss, or even your spouse. We all know certain things get under our skin. Can science explain why? Palca and Lichtman take you on a scientific quest through psychology, evolutionary...
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Our bodies perform an amazing number and wide variety of tasks that we literally could not live without. Renowned scholar John K. Young provides a fascinating look at how the human body is constructed, how it employs its different parts to our advantage, and how it can malfunction if not properly maintained. Professor Young describes not only the basic anatomical bones and organs that constitute our physical form but also the role each plays in the...
6) I burp
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IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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"Young children are naturally curious about themselves. Tell Me Why I Burp offers answers to their most compelling questions about their rumbling tummy. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words."--
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"An illuminating, entertaining tour of the physical imperfections--from faulty knees to junk DNA--that make us human. A rollicking, deeply informative tour of humans' four-billion-year-long evolutionary saga, Human Errors both celebrates our imperfections and offers an unconventional accounting of the cost of our success"--
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