Why Fish Fart: Gross but True Things You'll Wish You Didn't Know

by Francesca Gould, JP Coovert (Illustrator)

Overview

Get ready to squirm and squeal over the craziest facts you've ever heard!
 
Have you ever wondered:
How many pounds of insect parts the average person eats each year?
Which specialty coffee is made from poop?
How someone turned farting into a job?
 
No? Then don’t open this book.
 
The world around you is pretty wonderful, but also extremely weird. For very odd facts about the human body, look for Why You Shouldn't Eat Your Boogers: Gross but True Things You Don't Want to Know About Your Body.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780399165986
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	06/12/2014
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	1,044,220
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.40(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	NC1240L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Francesca Gould is an anatomy and physiology teacher as well as a writer. She lives in the United Kingdom. 

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Chapter One—Obscene Cuisine
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Editorial Reviews

04/01/2014
Gr 4–6—Did you know that someone actually invented underwear that blocks the smell of farts? Or that, historically, there were some people who got paid to collect poop for scientists? Readers will learn these facts and more in this book that is part of a series that's ideal for reluctant readers. These engaging facts are objectively presented and interesting, while the layout is well done and simple to follow. The hilarious illustrations complement the text, adding a lighthearted tone. The author's writing style is clear, precise, and lively. Although the inclusion of a glossary, a pronunciation guide, and sources for more information would have been helpful, this title will still spark an interest in science in students. Readers will also enjoy the other two books in the series, Why You Shouldn't Eat Your Boogers (2008) and Why Dogs Eat Poop (2010, both Penguin). Recommended.—Kira Moody, Whitmore Public Library, Salt Lake City, UT

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