Your Skin Holds You In

By Baines, Becky

Publishers Summary:
Did you know that Your Skin Holds You In? This intriguing title brings kids all the most interesting, thought-provoking aspects of the skin we’re in: how many holes are in it? How does it stretch and shrink and when? What are all the amazing and beautiful colors it comes in? Then, once curiosity is under your skin, Zigzag a little deeper: discover that a polar bear’s skin is black! Do your own skin-pinch experiment—ouch!!

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ISBN
978-1-42630-311-1 978-1-42630-317-1
Publisher
National Geographic


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on November 1, 2008

K-Gr 2 These books present factual, clearly-written information on their featured subjects. Readers curiosity will be piqued by the vibrant color photographs, accommodating illustrations, large font size, and helpful captions. Special features include drawings superimposed over photographs, and a zigzag path at the...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Magazine

Reviewed on September 1, 2008

Here's science for the very young about a topic that always catches their interest: themselves. Thirteen short sentences describe skin ("Skin can come in different colors") in all its glory. Additional facts appear in smaller print ("Skin color comes from a pigment called melanin. The more melanin you have, the darker your skin") on the same pages with the main...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2008

Thirteen short sentences describe skin in all its glory; additional facts appear in smaller print. Photographs of people, outline...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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