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[2018]
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How is elephant, panda, and sheep poop turned into paper? Can seabird droppings really be used to make explosives? And why are coffee beans that pass through the digestive system of a small furry animal the most expensive in the world? Poop might be considered a waste product, but many people around the world see no reason to let it go to waste. As yucky as it might seem, poop can actually have many unexpected uses. This new Science Slam! title will...
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Pub. Date
[2018]
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How do African Himba people use cattle manure to build their homes? Why is a dung home healthier than one made from stone? And how are students in Indonesia turning cow patties into sustainable, eco-friendly bricks? When you think of a building material, brick, wood, or, concrete might come to mind. For many people, however, a handful of poop is the building material for constructing a home! This title will engross readers--and gross them out!
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5) Poop eaters
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Pub. Date
[2018]
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Why do rabbits and guinea pigs feed on their own droppings? How is munching on hyena dung helpful to an African tortoise? To humans, eating poop sounds disgusting, but many animals regularly chow down on excrement! Look inside to uncover the secret, smelly world of poop!
8) Poop cures
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Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
We often think of poop as yucky and dirty, but since ancient times, doctors have explored how it can be used as a treatment for illnesses and injuries. Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of an early elementary audience, this colorful, fact-filled book gives readers a chance not only to learn, but also to develop their powers of observation and critical thinking.
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An "introduction to some of the grossest things we humans put in our mouths--often without even realizing it! From Roman charioteers scarfing wild boar dung to astronauts guzzling their own pee in space to today's kids spreading insect vomit on their toast, this humorous compendium is chock-full of history, science, and fascinatingly gross facts. Bug secretions coating your candy corn? Rodent poop in your popcorn? Physicians tasting their patients'...
10) What is poop?
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Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
"What is Poop? is the first title in the series that introduces young children to bodily functions, taking the "shame" away through a very funny flap book."--
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Pub. Date
2020.
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"In this hilariously helpful guide to the facts and fakes of the animal kingdom, you might be surprised to learn what's true...and what's a big pile of poop. And speaking of poop, there's a lot of that smelly stuff in this book, too--everything from how it's made to which animals eat their own waste. (Yuck!) But will you be able to guess what's real and what's made up?"--
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Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
Kids will be crazy about critters after this engaging introduction to wildlife! Award-winning author, naturalist and photographer Stan Tekiela shares fun facts about 12 animals and the"litter" they leave behind. Young readers will earn to tell what's visited the area by the signs left behind: animal tracks, food and yes, even scat (poop)! Let kids giggle as they learn to appreciate mammals and the natural world.
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Pub. Date
2020
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"Life-sized animal poop is an interactive nature guide that will open your eyes to the richness and diversity of the animal kingdom! Features life-sized representations of the poop left by different animal species. Includes bite-sized facts about each species. Maps indicate where each animal species lives globally. Graphics compare the size of each species to humans"--Back cover
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