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Why do people laugh? Why can some people roll their tongues but others can't? How will future astronauts deal with the strains of long trips through space? When you swing a bat at a baseball, why can't you keep your eye on the ball? These and other explorations in this book cover some of the most fascinating questions about our bodies. Jack Myers also explains some of the health threats of our time, such as sunburn, smoking, and loud sounds.

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9781590782521

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Consistently attentive to the interest of his intended audience, Myers is one of the most engaging science writers around; here he's in top form, and rare is the reader who will be able to resist his invitation to see what makes us, and the world, tick. (bibliography) -- Kirkus Reviews

"""Consistently attentive to the interest of his intended audience, Myers is one of the most engaging science writers around; here he's in top form, and rare is the reader who will be able to resist his invitation to see what makes us, and the world, tick. (bibliography)"" --""Kirkus Reviews"""

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Jack Myers, Ph.D. the senior science editor for Highlights for Children, delighted kids with his articles in the magazine for more than forty years. He was a member of the National Academy of Sciences, and lived in Austin, Texas. /div>

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