Why Does My Body Do That?

Yesterday, I had a bloody scrape from falling off my bike. But today there's a scab! Why does my body do that? Explore the silly body science of scabs. Learn why scabs happen, why they are healthy, and more. Lively text and bright layouts make this a perfect fit for budding scientists asking big body questions.

On a cold winter day my nose starts dripping. Sniff, sniff! Why does my body do that? Explore the silly body science of runny noses. Learn how they happen, why runny noses are healthy, and more. Lively text and bright layouts make this a perfect fit for budding scientists asking big body questions.

Brrr! When I'm cold, I start to shake. Why does my body do that? Explore the silly body science of shivering. Learn why it happens, how to stop shivering, and more. Lively text and bright layouts make this a perfect fit for budding scientists asking big body questions.

Sometimes when I'm sick, I feel a tickle in my throat. Then, suddenly--cough! Why does my body do that? Explore the silly body science of coughs. Learn how they happen, why coughs are healthy, and more. Lively text and bright layouts make this a perfect fit for budding scientists asking big body questions.

I look around and my eyes do something, even when I don't realize it. They blink! Why does my body do that? Explore the silly body science of blinks. Learn why blinks happen, why they are healthy, and more. Lively text and bright layouts make this a perfect fit for budding scientists asking big body questions.

After I eat a big meal, my tummy is so full it feels like it's going to explode. Buurrp! Why does my body do that? Explore the silly body science of burps. Learn how they happen, what can be done to stop burping, and more. Lively text and bright layouts make this a perfect fit for budding scientists asking big body questions.