Snot, Poop, Vomit, and More

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Grab a Kleenex, put on a mask, and be ready for one stinky, yucky ride through the natural bodily functions of human beings. Prepare to be disgusted, yet amazed, at how the human body works to rid and protect itself against unneeded and sometimes harmful substances. This chapter book, a part of the Yucky Science series, discusses almost every natural body function from head to toe, including what happens when carbon dioxide enters the stomach and comes back out through the mouth to how sweaty feet turn into stinky feet. Common to the books in this series, several surprising Yikes! informational blurbs are scattered throughout the book, one of which informs the reader of the loudest burp ever recorded. The illustrations and photos serve to support the humor yet seriousness of the text. Elementary teachers will find this book useful for teaching the science of the human body to youngsters, though some of the bodily functions mentioned may be more awkward than others for classroom reading. The table of contents and glossary also add educational value to the book and the further reading suggestions provide a guide for teachers or students who wish to continue their study of the topic., Children's Literature