Burp, Spit & Fart: The Science Behind the Gross Things Babies Do

Burp, Spit & Fart:The Science Behind the Gross Things Babies Doanswers some of the most pressing questions young readers have about their baby siblingsa companion book toPick, Spit & Scratch: The Science of Disgusting HabitsandSniff, Lick & Scratch: The Science of Disgusting Animal Habits.

Why does a babys poop change color as it gets older? How do diapers keep all that pee in? Why do babies have to be burped after eating, and how does burping work, anyway? Do all babies suck their thumbs? And why can they put their toes in their mouths? As with the gross things that other humans and animals do, theres a bit ofscience behind the strange things that babies do.

Each spread describes a specific habit or behavior, offeringmultilayered reading opportunitiesin the form of weird, disgusting facts that ratchetup the gross factor. Weird babyhabits are transformed intorelatable concepts for kids.In many cases, the author even debunks commonly held myths describedand, in the process, shows that babies, though sometimes weird to older kids, are really just in the process of developing into normal kids. When you need immediate answers toquestions about specific icky behaviors, useBurp, Spit & Fart‘shandyglossary and index.

Kids will get a thrill out of exclaiming “Eww!” as they read this book. Parents will love that their children are reading and engaged in scientific inquiry.