Itch!: Everything You Didn't Want to Know About What Makes You Scratch

(Paperback)

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Everybody gets itchy, and every kid will love this title that scratches the itch to know more and about the history, anatomy, botany, biology behind it. Perfect for fans of Grossology books looking for something more substantive and dynamic.

You can feel it coming onthat terrible, tortuous ITCH. As irritating as an itch is, it is also your bodys way of sending you a message you cant miss, likeyouve brushed up against poison ivyorlice have taken up residence in your hair. None of which youd know without that telltale itch!

And there are so many things that make usitchfrom fungus to fleas, mosquitoes to nettles, poison ivy to tarantulas!

Combining history, anatomy, laugh-out-loud illustrations, and even tips to avoidand soothethe itch, Anita Sanchez and Gilbert Ford take readers on an intriguing (and sometimes disgusting) look into what makes you scratch.

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"A fun, intriguing, and accessible mix of anatomy and history, with a healthy dose of gross."--Kirkus, STARRED review "Theres much here to attract readers in search of the gross or unsettling."-School Library Journal "Factual and surprisingly fun, heres a very readable book about a common experience."--Booklist, STARRED review

Author Bio

Anita Sanchez is fascinated by plants that no one loves. Her books include Rotten!, Monkey Business, and nonfiction picture book Hello, Puddle! She lives in Amsterdam, NY. Gilbert Ford's illustrations have appeared in magazines, newspapers, toys, advertisements, and books, including Mr. Ferris and His Wheel and Rotten! He lives in Ridgeland, MS.