Why do I get sunburn? : and other questions about skin /

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by Royston, Angela.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: Body matters Heinemann infosearch Published by : Heinemann Library, (Chicago, Ill. :) Physical details: 32 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm. Subject(s): Skin. Year : 2003 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.

What does my skin do? -- Why does my skin flake? -- How thick-skinned am I? -- Why do I get sunburn? -- What are freckles? -- Why do I get red when I am too hot? -- What causes goosebumps? -- Why does my hair grow thickest on my head? -- Why do people have different colored hair? -- Why doesn't it hurt when I cut my nails? -- Which part of my skin is the most sensitive?

Answers common questions about human skin.