Synopses & Reviews
Feeling icky? Put away that wrench!Can a hammer fix a cold?
Can a screwdriver drive away an itchy spot?
Whatand#8217;s the difference between a virus and
an allergy or a pimple and a wart?
Dr. Fred Ehrlich explains all about ills, chills, what makes us snivel and feel sore; and how doctors, treatments, and processes inside us can handle our bodiesand#8217; ick-ness and sickness.
But, you CANand#8217;T find any of these fixer-uppers . . . in a toolbox!
Review
"Illness is the focus of this entertainingly educational addition to the You Canand#8217;t... series. In five chapters loosely devoted to digestive troubles, common ailments, germs, skin problems, and allergies, retired pediatrician/childrenand#8217;s author Ehrlich combines easy-to-grasp information ('Bees and wasps inject poison, and thatand#8217;s why the sting hurts so much') with lighthearted rhymes (and#147;The day was nice./ The sun was hot./ Now I look like a lobster/ Boiled in a potand#8221;), which might just provide a measure of comfort to those suffering some symptoms themselves. Simultaneously available: You Canand#8217;t Build a House If Youand#8217;re a Hippo. Ages 4and#150;8." and#151;Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
Fun to read! Easy to understand! It's the how-come/how-to of health care for kids!
Synopsis
This entry in the You Can't... series explores the science, physiology, symptoms, treatments, and main causes of common ailments. Colds, bellyaches, diarrhea, earaches, flu, skin conditions, allergies, germs, viruses are featured. Humorous poems appear throughout, and the book is topped off with a page of simple activities and kick-starting questions that expand the child's understanding of the subject matter.
Synopsis
The You Can't . . . books are everyday-centered science books that present kid-centered information and activities with humor, verse, cartoon-style art, and a sense of excitement and fun. This title explores the science, physiology, symptoms, treatments, and main causes of common ailments.
About the Author
Fred Ehrlich: Fred Ehrlich is a retired pediatrician and child psychiatrist. The author of several children's books, Fred has a long-standing interest in the environment, particularly in the flora and fauna of Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Amanda Haley: Amanda Haley graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a BFA in Painting and Drawing. Her illustrations can be found on stationary, greeting cards, wrapping paper, print ads, magazine articles, and, of course, children's books. She lives in the Tidewater area of Virginia.