"An intriguing introduction to the body's outside-the-norm capabilities."
- Publishers Weekly

"The attractive format, casual with brightly colored pages and cartoonlike illustrations on each spread, combines with the high-interest topic to make it appear readily approachable ... an entertaining presentation of a fascinating topic." - Kirkus Reviews

"The colorful illustrations, eye-catching layout, and high-interest subject matter combine to make this hard to put down..." - Booklist

"This book will provide fun facts about extreme conditions that some humans experience... Each content area starts with an attention-grabbing title; the colorful illustrations and page layout make it student-friendly." - Library Media Connection

"Birmingham does an unusually fine job of her overviews, making them genuinely fresh and informative while keeping them to an accessible length. This is a quick pick that balances legitimate scientific interest with believe-it-or-not appeal..." - Bulletin for the Center for Children's Books

"This book makes the reader appreciate the design and complexity of the human body and mind." - Canadian Review of Materials

"A well-researched, informative, and entertaining exploration of what makes us uniquely human."
- National Reading Campaign

"The unusual topic combined with an accessible, conversational writing tone will keep readers engaged from start to finish... All in all, this is an informative, fascinating, and altogether unique book – perfect for late elementary school students and middle school students." - Asheville Citizen-Times