Books in You Can't series

Why can't you hear a siren with your eyes? Spot an airplane with your hands? And how come a pickle on your ear isn't delicious? In You Can't Take a Pickle with Your Ear kids discover how each of their five senses is hard at work all day long, providing them with information and helping them get the most out of their daily lives. Whenever you think, "I'm oh-so-sweet," Pull off your socks and smell your feet! Sections such as "Hold Your Nose" and "Stick Out Your Tongue" (not the same time!) encourage hands-on investigations of what's happening inside kids' bodies and why a tongue is best for pickle tasting.

What should I eat in space today? Something that won't float away! Food that sticks onto a spoon Is best when dining on the moon. Learn all about the pioneering dog-stronauts and how technology created for space affects our life on earth. Each section tops off with activities and kick-starting questions that expand a child's understanding of the subject matter and how it applies to the wider world and his or her daily life. Make it personal, make it fun, and science will captivate young readers

Feeling icky? Put away that wrench!Can a hammer fix a cold?Can a screwdriver drive away an itchy spot?What’s the difference between a virus andan 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 bodies’ ick-ness and sickness.But, you CAN’T find any of these fixer-uppers . . . in a toolbox!

You Can't See a Dodo at the Zoo looks at the world of extinct and endangered species. In easy-to-understand language, Fred Ehrlich covers dinosaurs, extinct birds and mammals, and endangered animals, giving clear and concise explanations of what happened to them.Punctuated with humorous verse to emphasize points and illustrated with whimsical cartoons, it's a book packed with information sure to inform both children and adults. Includes a glossary of complex words; and easy-to-understand, clear explanations of complicated subjects.

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 steady, get focused and get snapping! Always wanted to capture images of the world around you? This book is what you need to get great at photography 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 the basics of photography from setting up your camera to editing your photo; has plenty of space to scribble—make notes, keep track of what you have photographed and make the book your own; and is packed with fun photography projects guaranteed to change your point of view!

Drawing transforming robots isn't just a talent, it's a state of mind. You Can Draw Transforming Robots reveals that state of mind for you to understand. Begin with the comprehensive study of the basics of figure drawing and perspective, add facial construction to the more advanced concepts of creating your own transforming robot, and you're on your way. With this incredible, instructive book and a little imagination, an artist can start saving the universe.

Children's writing continues to be an area of concern for many schools, but you CAN improve it with a few simple strategies. This handy helper contains over 50 ready-to-use ideas for building writing skills, in a quick and easy at-a-glance format. Stuffed with tips, strategies, activities and thinking points to consider, it also includes recent evidence on how children write best, introducing ways to motivate learners and give them a sense of ownership over written work.