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Itch!

Everything You Didn't Want to Know About What Makes You Scratch
By Anita Sanchez
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The book Itch! by Anita Sanchez explores the fascinating world of creatures that make us itch, such as mosquitoes and fleas, diving into the science behind why they irritate us. It's an intriguing journey that blends science with fun, making it both informative and engaging for children. Through vivid illustrations and engaging facts, it teaches young readers about the biology of itchy animals and offers insights into how humans can manage those pesky itches.
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about the natural world and love learning quirky facts. It's perfect for young readers fascinated by science, exploring the strange and sometimes itchy interactions between plants, animals, and humans with a sense of fun and wonder.

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Everybody gets itchy, and every kid will love this title that scratches the itch to know more and about the history, anatomy, botany, biology behind it. As irritating as an itch is, it is also your body’s way of sending you a message you can’t miss, like you’ve brushed up against poison ivy or lice have taken up residence in your hair.

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Everybody gets itchy, and every kid will love this title that scratches the itch to know more about the history, anatomy, botany, and biology behind it. Perfect for fans of Grossology books looking for something more substantive and dynamic.

You can feel it coming on—that terrible, tortuous ITCH. As irritating as an itch is, it is also your body’s way of sending you a message you can’t miss, like you've brushed up against poison ivy or lice have taken up residence in your hair. None of which you’d know without that telltale itch!

And there are so many things that make us itch—from fungus to fleas, mosquitoes to nettles, poison ivy to tarantulas!

Combining history, anatomy, laugh-out-loud illustrations, and even tips to avoid—and soothe—the itch, Anita Sanchez and Gilbert Ford take readers on an intriguing (and sometimes disgusting) look into what makes you scratch in Itch!

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Itch! by Anita Sanchez receives praise for its engaging blend of anatomy and history with an intriguing and fun presentation, despite the subject's gross aspects. The book stands out for its factual content delivered in a surprisingly enjoyable manner, making it appealing to readers interested in the unsettling or gross details.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780358732877

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 December 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Clarion Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Gilbert Ford

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 245g

Pages: 80

Collections

Activity Books and Kits Anita Sanchez Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids Education & Reference Humour Science & Nature

About the Author

Anita Sanchez is fascinated by plants that no one loves. Her books include Rotten!, Monkey Business, and nonfiction picture book Hello, Puddle! She lives in Amsterdam, NY. Gilbert Ford's illustrations have appeared in magazines, newspapers, toys, advertisements, and books, including Mr. Ferris and His Wheel and Rotten! He lives in Ridgeland, MS.

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