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Don't Touch That!: The Book of Gross, Poisonous, and Downright Icky Plants and Critters (Paperback)

~ Jeff Day MD (Author)
Key Phrases: United States, North America, Ivy Oil
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Grade 3–6—Packed with potentially life-saving information, this guide is humorous without sacrificing usefulness. The author, a medical doctor, begins with some basic plants (poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac) that might be encountered. Drawings of the leaves are carefully labeled and accompanied by the warning not to touch any part of the plant, and not to burn it as even the smoke can irritate. Poisonous insects, spiders, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals are also included, and every entry explains why the creature's venom causes the bad reaction it does and how to treat it. The text does a good job of explaining how to distinguish a poisonous insect from a benign one. It also encourages recognition of the value of potentially harmful wildlife by touching upon its importance to ecosystems. Genuinely funny, colorful drawings on every page amplify the text and make it memorable. The dangers of eating wild mushrooms, for example, are succinctly summed up: "NEVER EAT WILD MUSHROOMS!" and are accompanied by a cartoon of a rabbit chowing down on them because, as the text explains, rabbits can eat deadly mushrooms without harm. Valuable information made fun.—Frances E. Millhouser, formerly at Chantilly Regional Library, Fairfax County, VA
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  • Reading level: Ages 9-12
  • Paperback: 112 pages
  • Publisher: Chicago Review Press (June 1, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 155652711X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1556527111
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #731,012 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Better than Legos, July 7, 2008
Ok, so my kid (6 yrs old) asked me if he could read this book instead of playing with Legos. Yeah, I'm still reeling from that. If that's not a glowing recommendation, I don't know what is. This book is like a field guide with all the boring stuff stripped out. It dives right into the information that kids really need -- all the things that will make you itch, swell up or scream mommy! And how to identify them, avoid them or treat them if your curiosity makes you "forget" the first two things. And the cartoons scattered throughout? Brilliantly twisted - in a kid appropriate manner of course!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Touch That!, May 16, 2008
By Yu-lan Lin (Boston MA) - See all my reviews
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As an educator for 30 years, I love every page, every illustration, every humor punctuated in the text!
Every school library should have this book!
Dr. Yu-Lan Lin
Boston Public Schools
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for Teachers to Have!, September 16, 2008
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I bought this book to keep in the classroom. Currently, I teach middle school English Language Learners, but I think this book would be great for any 3-8 teacher or high school science teacher. It is filled with fun pictures and great facts about insects, plants and animals. The students always race to get the book first when there is any free time in the classroom. If you are looking for a good non-fiction book to put in your classroom library, this is it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
Dr Day's book is an entertaining, beautifully and hilariously illustrated book. I'm going to love reading this to my niece when she's old enough.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lotsa gross stuff!
My 8-year old daughter really likes this book. It has "lotsa gross stuff". We read it as a family. My daughter already has an extensive library and is quite a bookworm. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic fun AND informative
This is a great book to entertain and delight kids with the icky wonders of the world -- spiders, insects, plants that eat both, and so on. Read more
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