I wonder why I blink and other questions about my body
By: Brigid Avison.
Edition: 1st American ed.
Series: I wonder why; I wonder why (New York, N.Y.)
Publisher: Kingfisher Books
Published: 1993
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781856978750; 9781856976626
Subjects: Human anatomy -- Juvenile literature; Body, Human; Human physiology; Questions and answers
Description: In a question and answer format addresses basic physiology, such as why one has bones, why one needs food, and how the body grows.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Is my body the same as everyone else's?; title: What is inside my head?; title: What makes me feel things?; title: How many bones do I have?; title: What is my funny bone?; title: What is my skin for?; title: How thick is my skin?; title: What are goose bumps?; title: How do I move?; title: Why do strong people have big muscles?; title: What is a cramp?; title: Why do I breathe?; title: Why do I get hiccups?; title: What makes me sneeze?; title: What does my heart do?; title: What is blood for?; title: How big is my heart?; title: Why do I blink?; title: Why can't I see in the dark?; title: Why are ears such a funny shape?; title: Why do I feel dizzy when I spin around?; title: What is my nose for?; title: What is my tongue for?; title: Why do teeth fall out?; title: Where does my food go?; title: Why do I go to the bathroom?; title: Why does my stomach rumble?; title: Why do I have to sleep?; title: What is sleepwalking?; title: What is a dream?; title: Why do I get sick sometimes?; title: What are germs?; title: Why do I need shots?; title: Where do I come from?; title: What is my belly button?