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Why Does My Body Do That?: Amazing Answers About the Brain, Bones, Muscles, Digestion, Sleep, Senses, Skin, and How Your Body Really Works (Ages 6-12)
Paperback
Series: 1001 Why Questions for Curious Kids, Book 3
General Juvenile NonfictionScience & Nature
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 12 2026
Pages: 86
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.18 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Does your child constantly ask questions about their body that are surprisingly hard to answer?
Why does your stomach growl when you're hungry?
Why can't you tickle yourself?
Why do bruises change colors?
Why do we yawn?
Why does your voice sound different in recordings?
And what exactly is your brain doing while you sleep?
Why Does My Body Do That? takes curious kids ages 6-12 on a fascinating journey through the human body with fun, easy-to-understand answers that turn everyday questions into exciting discoveries.
Designed especially for children who love asking why, this engaging human body book explains how the body works using clear language, surprising facts, and kid-friendly science that keeps readers turning pages.
Inside this exciting book, kids will discover:
- 150 fascinating questions and answers about the brain, bones, muscles, digestion, sleep, skin, senses, emotions, health, and more
- Fun and memorable explanations written specifically for curious kids ages 6-12
- WOW FACTS throughout the book that make children say, Wait... really?!
- Gross, funny, and surprising body facts that kids absolutely love - including sneezes, hiccups, dreams, goosebumps, earwax, farts, and morning breath
- A full bonus section with mini quizzes, brain challenges, a heartbeat STEM activity, discussion prompts, and a curiosity tracker
- Screen-free learning that encourages reading, thinking, creativity, and family conversations
Whether your child reads alone, with family, or one question at a time before bed, this book transforms curiosity into confidence and learning into fun.
Perfect for:
- curious kids ages 6-12
- science-loving readers
- homeschool families
- classroom libraries
- reluctant readers
- educational gifts and birthday presents
- parents looking for fun screen-free activities
Part of the Why Questions for Curious Kids series.
If your child loves asking big questions, this book will keep them learning, laughing, and discovering from the very first page.
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