Author Biography

Dr. Jennifer Gardy is a scientist who has worked at the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control and is now part of the Bill Melinda Gates Foundation Malaria team. She appears frequently on television programs such as CBC, The Nature of Things, the Discovery Channel, and Daily Planet. She lives in Chicago.Belle Wuthrich is an illustrator and designer specializing in books for young readers. Based in Vancouver, Canada, Belle has contributed to more than a dozen books for kids, a number of which have won awards or been republished internationally.

Review

"Gardy has digested an impressive amount of information to produce a highly polished gem of a book."
—Quill & Quire STARRED review

"Readers who have wondered how their bodies turn food into fuel and feces need look no further. All the juicy details are in this book. A fascinating, sometimes funny read that goes well beyond the scatological."
—Kirkus Reviews

"Readers will come away from this lively anatomical odyssey marveling at the complex interplay of digestive organs, enzymes, and microbes ... [A] deliciously digestible disquisition."
—Booklist

"What exactly is the science behind barfs and burps? And what about poop? Dr. Jennifer Gardy gives up all the juicy details on the magnificent human body."
—TinyBeans

"Author Dr. Jennifer Gardy turns what would be a stinky situation into something almost magical, how your body's organs work together to extract all the good stuff from food (like vitamins and minerals) and get rid of the waste by pooping it out."
—Romper

"Packed with information…. Kids will enjoy the way the information is presented as well as the lighthearted tone…. entertaining, interesting, and informative. ...helpful to students who wonder about, or who are doing research on, this body system."
—School Library Connection

"Perfect for a curious kid, this book doesn't take the humor out of the situation; instead, it lets kids find out how truly cool it all is."
—The Guam Daily Post

"I wish my parents had read this book to me growing up. It would have made my time in medical school so much more productive, and made me a much better doctor after that. Should be mandatory reading in all schools."
—Dr. Alejandro Junger, author of Clean books and founder of the Clean Program

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Long Description

An illustrated guide to digestion and the microbiome for young readers, from famed (and funny) scientist Dr. Jennifer Gardy. Everybody eats, and everybody poops. Pretty ordinary stuff, right? But what happens in between is far from ordinary! That's where your digestive system--also known as your gut--works its magic. It Takes Guts explores the amazing things that happen in your body after you eat and drink including: The surprising role that food and digestion play in your mood and immune system. The amazing tools your body uses to break down food including acids, which do their thing without burning a hole in your stomach! The incredible truth that not all bacteria is bad! Billions of "helpful bacteria" belong in your gut. And so much more. Dr. Jennifer Gardy also takes stomach-turning detours to investigate the science behind burps, barfs, and farts, proving that learning about the wonderful world of your gut--takes guts!

Review Quote

"Readers who have wondered how their bodies turn food into fuel and feces need look no further. All the juicy details are in this book. A fascinating, sometimes funny read that goes well beyond the scatological." --Kirkus Reviews "Readers will come away from this lively anatomical odyssey marveling at the complex interplay of digestive organs, enzymes, and microbes ... [A] deliciously digestible disquisition." --Booklist "I wish my parents had read this book to me growing up. It would have made my time in medical school so much more productive, and made me a much better doctor after that. Should be mandatory reading in all schools." --Dr. Alejandro Junger, author of Clean books and founder of the Clean Program

Description for Sales People

Inspired by a Bestseller: Inspired by the New York Times-bestseller Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ by Dr. Giulia Enders, from the same publisher. A Fun Introduction to Human Anatomy for Kids: Includes quirky and visually stimulating illustrations to help kids better understand one of the body's most complex organs--our gut and digestive system. New Scientific Revelations: Includes an explainer of the microbiome and mind-gut connection. Comprehensive: Filled with fun facts about not just our digestive system, but the body as a whole, including our immune system, to give kids a full picture of how our body's systems work together to help them grow and keep them healthy. Funny science: Farting, pooping, burping, and vomiting are fun to read and learn about, too! Parent/teacher reading guide: Includes a guide to help kids learn through various activities and guided questions. Written by a renowned expert: The author, Dr. Jennifer Gardy, is a charismatic scientist and science communicator currently working as a Deputy Director for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. She was previously a Canada Research Chair in Public Health Genomics and a Senior Scientist at the BC Centre for Disease Control.

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