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You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Pain!

by Fiona Macdonald, David Antram   |  Ages 9-12
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You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Pain!
You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Pain!

A funny, eye-opening case for pain

This is a great pick for curious readers who like their science with a mischievous twist. It turns something we all complain about into a genuinely fascinating survival story, showing how pain protects us in surprising ways. Fans of lively facts and slightly gross, memorable explanations will probably come away thinking about their own bodies very differently.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Pain!

by Fiona Macdonald, David Antram   |  Ages 9-12
$9.90
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ISBN: 9781910706367
Authors: Fiona Macdonald, David Antram
Publisher: GARDNERS VI BOOKS AMS006
Date of Publication: 2016-01-07
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Educational, Picture Books, Young Readers
Related Topics: Reference, Science & Nature, Emotion, Early Learning
Goodreads rating: 4.24
(rated by 42 readers)

Description

Learn the surprising truth about pain: how it actually helps keep us alive, healthy, and feeling good. You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Pain! is part of a new science and technology strand within the You Wouldn't Want to Be series.
 

A funny, eye-opening case for pain

This is a great pick for curious readers who like their science with a mischievous twist. It turns something we all complain about into a genuinely fascinating survival story, showing how pain protects us in surprising ways. Fans of lively facts and slightly gross, memorable explanations will probably come away thinking about their own bodies very differently.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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