o Ow ~ Melvin and Gilda Berger Melvin and Gilda Berger SCHOLASTIC INC. New York Toronto London Auckland Sydney Mexico City New Delhi Hong Kong Buenos Aires What does your skin do? Fun Fact Your skin is thickest on the bottom of your feet. Your skin covers your body. Your skin protects your insides. Fun Fact Cuts and scrapes heal by growing new skin. Your skin keeps out dirt. Your skin keeps out germs. Fun Fact Hair, fingernails, and toenails are part of your skin. Your skin keeps out water. r r Your nails protect your fingers and toes. Fun Fact Children sweat less than grown-ups do. Your skin helps you cool off by sweating. Your skin helps warm you up by getting goose bumps. Fun Fact Your skin stretches as you grow. Your skin can get bigger. :!!...- Your skin can fold and bend. Fun Fact There are many shades of skin color. Your skin has color. Your skin can be burned by the sun. Take good care of your skin! ISBN 0-439-77372-5 ~ 111111111111111111111111 9 780439 773720