Nature's grossest

"Seagulls are found in many places around North America. They can usually be spotted flying around beaches and bays, but seagulls can also be found waddling around parking lots. What are they doing there? Eating food left behind by humans! In this book, young readers will explore the life of a seagull and learn why seagulls are so willing to eat trash. With beautiful photographs of seagulls doing what they do best, readers will deepen their understanding of animal adaptation and other important science concepts"--Provided by publisher.

"While a jackal might look like a small dog, this little canine can be pretty gross! Jackals are opportunistic omnivores, which means they'll eat nearly anything they can get their jaws around. While usually that means small reptiles and berries, it also means jackals will eat rotten food left over from bigger predators! . . . Young readers will love learning more about how jackals survive"--Provided by publisher.

"Hippos have a strange way of telling strangers to back off. If a hippo sees another hippo they don't know or senses dangers, hippos throw their poop! Young readers will love this adventure into the weird and gross world of the hippopotamus. Young readers will learn important facts about strange and gross animal adaptation and why something that seems icky, might be important for an animal's survival! Full-color photographs bring young readers up close to hippos in their wild home"--Provided by publisher.

"Head lice infect between 6 to 12 million people in the United States each year, but they're found on people worldwide. Head lice are common among children ages three to 11, but anyone in a house infected by lice can catch them too! Young readers will jump right into this close-up look at the life cycle of the common head louse. With full-color photographs paired closely with approachable text, readers will discover more about the tiny (and gross) world of lice!"--Provided by publisher.

"Every dog owner has seen them do it at least once. You're enjoying some quality time with your dog. Then, your furry friend turns around and licks its butt! This isn't just gross for a dog to do, it's also an important part of a dog keeping itself clean. Through this fun look into a dog's life, young readers will learn not only why a dog might lick its own behind, but why it's important for dogs to do it!"--Provided by publisher.

"There are around 92 million cows found on farms across the United States. That many cows means more milk and more food, but it also means more of a cow's gross habit: Farts! Through this lighted-hearted exploration of a cow, young readers will discover why cows fart and why scientists believe they might be dangerous to the environment"--OCLC.

Simple text tells why vultures vomit their food.

Readers learn about whales, giant mammals that live in the ocean. In order to protect themselves from predators, they release a cloud of waste that they hide in to confuse their pursuers.

Everyone loves petting a rabbit. They're so cute and fluffy... and gross? Readers will be delighted to find out why their favorite downy mammal actually eats its own excrement. Hint: It s full of nutrients. This accessible volume excels at explaining rabbits unique digestive system, which helps them get the most vitamins possible from their herbivorous diet.

Certain species of bats get their chilling name from a legendary monster, the vampire, and like these revolting fantasy creatures, these bats really do drink the blood of animals. Luckily, vampire bats don't harm people; they're much more interested in the blood of livestock and forest animals. Their bites are so small that they're often undetected by the animals they feed on.