The Big Book of Barf
A Spewnami of Sick Science, Hurled History, and Body Oddities
$42.37
- Hardcover
288 pages
- Release Date
23 April 2025
Summary
Did you know that there are glasses to prevent motion sickness? Or that astronauts can get “space sick”?
This hilarious and wacky illustrated book is jam-packed with silly facts, crazy activities, and even recipes (Barf-day cake, anyone?) that will have you learning all about the fascinating world of barf, our bodies, and beyond.
Yes, barf is gross. But… it also kind of tells us a lot about how our bodies work? Whether it’s that saliva protects your teeth from vomit or that yo…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593707913 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593707915 |
| Author: | Vicky Lorencen, Remy Simard |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 23 April 2025 |
| Weight: | 1.19kg |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 178mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“This info-gusher, plainly a labor of love, will draw readers like flies….A sure crowd pleaser.” —Kirkus Reviews
“With an unending stream of puns, rhymes, and corny dad jokes with some interesting science mixed in, this is sure to appeal to reluctant readers or kids who are attracted to the grosser aspects of life.” —School Library Journal
About The Author
Vicky Lorencen
Vicky Lorencen has been in healthcare communications for 15 years, writing about everything from allergies to Zika virus. Her previous writing-related roles include college writing instructor, freelance journalist, and associate editor for Kids in Common, a family resource magazine. Vicky’s work for young readers has appeared in Highlights for Children, Ladybug and Girls’ Life. Vicky and her husband live in Michigan with their feline proprietor Finn.
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