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Does an Apple a Day Keep the Doctor Away?

And Other Questions About Your Health and Body
by Colin J. Thompson
40p. 978-0-82259-084-2.
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Gr 4-6 These books feature popular sayings and beliefs. One spread discusses each entry and a conclusion is reached-the saying is true, untrue, or nobody knows. "Apple"examines assertions that chicken soup cures the common cold and that going outside with wet hair causes illness. Bromides discussed in "Gum"include whether a penny on the track can derail a train, and whether a chemical in swimming pools can detect urine. "Dog"focuses on beliefs pertaining to animals, such as the idea that camels store water in their humps and cats always land on their feet. Donovan's writings are humorous and straightforward, and the books' photos and drawings add to the humorous tone. These titles are similar to the books in Heinemann's "Body Matters" series and will be definite crowd pleasers, especially among reference buffs (the students who would check out the encyclopedias if they could).-"Katie Cerasale-Messina, AC Whelan Elementary School, Revere, MA" Copyright 2010 Media Source Inc.
This book poses seventeen random medically related questions. The busy pages include graphics, photos, cartoony drawings, text boxes, and "Try This!" experiments. The kid-friendly topics range from the title question (answer: no) to chicken soup's curative powers and whether or not we "need to drink eight glasses of water a day." Not much substance, but diverting. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.

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