Argh! There's a Skeleton Inside You!

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Argh! There's a Skeleton Inside You! is a playful and humorous children's book that follows the journey of two curious alien characters, Quog and Oort, as they navigate the complexities of the human body. On their adventure to deliver a birthday present on Earth, they encounter the strange concept of skeletons, leading to a fun exploration of human anatomy presented in a light-hearted and educational manner.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a curious child eager to learn about the human body. Its humorous illustrations and engaging storytelling make the science of anatomy both fun and accessible for young readers.

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Argh! There's a Skeleton Inside You!

A funny picture book about a fascinating concept in science, by the highly successful duo who brought us Do Not Lick This Book (it's full of germs) - the award-winning author of Small Wonders, and the animator behind the wildly successful video 'Dumb Ways to Die'.

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Argh! There's a Skeleton Inside You! by Julian Frost and Idan Ben-Barak introduces Quog and Oort, who are on their way to Kevin's birthday party. Unfortunately, their spaceship has crashed. Pick up this book to lend them a hand!

An interstellar exploration of hands and what's inside them, from the award-winning creators of the internationally successful Do Not Lick This Book.

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Argh! There's a Skeleton Inside You! by Idan Ben-Barak and Julian Frost uses simple, vibrant illustrations to blend fact and fiction, providing an engaging way for young readers to learn basic human biology. By helping little aliens reach their destination, children are introduced to anatomy and physiology, making it an enjoyable and educational experience.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760631635

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 August 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 252.0mm

Weight: 326g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Idan Ben-Barak holds a BSc in medical science, an MSc in microbiology, and a PhD in the history and philosophy of science. His first book, Small Wonders: How Microbes Rule Our World has been published around the world and won the 2010 American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru SB&F (Science Books and Films) Prize for Excellence in Science Books, Young Adult category. An excerpt from his book, Why Aren't We Dead Yet? The Survivor's Guide to the Immune System, was runner-up for the 2015 Bragg UNSW Press Prize for Science Writing. Idan lives in Melbourne with his wife and two children.

Julian Frost is an illustrator, designer and animator. He received worldwide acclaim for his animation 'Dumb Ways to Die' which has had close to 150 million views since it was uploaded on YouTube in 2012. With his illustration work for kids, Julian loves using likeable silliness in the service of communicating serious information. He lives in Melbourne.

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