Books in You Can't. . . series

Get doodling, get drawing and get creative! Always wondered if you could draw like a pro? This book is what you need to get great at drawing in no time at all. It’s easy to understand and tells you exactly what you need to know step-by-step. It offers easy-peasy tips on how to sketch, shade, and color in your designs; has plenty of space to scribble—make notes, keep track of what you have doodled and make the book your own; and is packed with fun drawing projects guaranteed to get your creative juices flowing!

Get active, get outdoors and get adventurous! Always dreaming about your next great adventure? This book is what you need to plan your expedition into the great outdoors in no time at all. It’s easy to understand and tells you exactly what you need to know step-by-step. It offers easy-peasy tips on how to prepare, what to bring and how to make the most of your time outdoors; has plenty of space to scribble—make notes, keep track of what you have accomplished and make the book your own; and is packed with fun outdoor activities guaranteed to get you out of the house!

Starting with the lowly earthworm, Dr. Fred Ehrlich looks at the brains of insects, birds, mammals, and finally humans. How are human brains different from those of other animals? What can they do that we can't? What can we do that they can't?Dr. Fred Ehrlich makes the most complicated subjects understandable to young minds. In his third contribution to this popular series, he again combines a fact-packed text with humorous verse to emphasize important points. Illustrated with Amanda Haley's child-friendly drawings. Includes a glossary of difficult words.

Jam-packed with information—grown-ups will learn from this book, too! It's written by a doctor with more than thirty years experience treating children and families.The latest addition to the popular You Can't... series focuses on common illnesses that affect children. Fred Ehrlich explains what makes you sick in easy-to-understand prose. He makes distinctions, such as between bacteria and virus, clear. At once engaging and sympathetic, Dr. Ehrlich touches on everyday illnesses such as: tummy aches, vomiting, diarrhea, colds and flu, warts and pimples, and various allergies.In the time-tested format that made You Can't Taste a Pickle with Your Ear so funny, the book includes humorous verse to complement the matter-of-fact text and is delightfully punctuated by Amanda Haley's madcap illustrations to ensure a tone that is at once light and reassuring. In fact, Dr. Ehrlich is careful not to frighten children, reminding us all that most of the time our bodies work just fine, and that even when we're sick, our bodies usually get well by themselves.

Get muddy, get green fingers and get growing! Always wondered if you could make things grow? This book is what you need to get great at gardening in no time at all. It’s easy to understand and tells you exactly what you need to know step-by-step. It offers easy-peasy tips on how to grow all kinds of fruit, vegetables and herbs outside and indoors; has plenty of space to scribble—make notes, keep track of what you have planted and make the book your own; and is packed with fun gardening projects guaranteed to get your hands dirty!

Get reducing, get reusing and get resourceful! Always wanted to save the world but didn’t know where to start? This book shows how you can help save our planet one step at a time. It’s easy to understand and explains exactly what you need to know. It offers easy-peasy tips on how to reduce waste, reuse what you’ve got and be kind to all sorts of life on our planet; has plenty of space to scribble—make notes, keep track of what you have accomplished and make the book your own; and is packed with environmentally-friendly activities guaranteed to motivate your inner superhero!