Are You Normal?: More Than 100 Questions That Will Test Your Weirdness
Can you rub your belly and pat your head? Do you like pepperoni on your pizza? Are you normal? In the spirit of National Geographic Kids popular Weird But True series, the author has pulled out all the stops breaking down the facts on our silliest secrets. Did you know about twenty percent of 10-year-old kids probably still suck their thumbs and about two thirds can roll their tongues? This engaging book, full of colorful and witty illustrations, delivers a light-hearted approach to our most silly and sensitive traits. Perfect for tweens grappling with the transition into their teenage years, this book celebrates individuality and is a great reminder that "normal" is relative!
Author: Mark Shulman
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Published: 10/11/2011
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781426308376
Audience: Ages 9-12
Review Citation(s):
Booklist 12/01/2011 pg. 44
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2012
School Library Journal 03/01/2012 pg. 186
About the Author
Mark Shulman is a character and has a background in radio, which makes him a terrific spokesperson. He has been a camp counselor, a radio announcer, a maƮtre d' in a fancy restaurant, a New York City tour guide, and a creative advertising guy. Mark's written many books about many things--sharks, storms, robots, palindromes, gorillas, dodo birds, Star Wars, Ben Franklin, how to hide stuff, how to voodoo your enemies, and how to make a video from start to finish.