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 ShulmanPublisher: National Geographic KidsPublished: 10/11/2011Pages: 176Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.50dISBN: 9781426308376Audience: Ages 9-12Review Citation(s): Booklist 12/01/2011 pg. 44Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2012School Library Journal 03/01/2012 pg. 186About the AuthorMark 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 maître 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.