Discusses the complex nature of the sense of smell and the importance of the nose. Also discusses how odors are produced, how they help in identifying specific diseases, and their psychological and physical effects.
Text and photos discuss the appearance and function of the noses of humans and a variety of animals, including pigs, sugar gliders, kiwis, and cheetahs.
Presents an introduction to how animals use their sense of smell, in simple text with illustrations, describing their nose, how they smell food, prey, and danger, and how it helps them survive in the wild.