Claybourne, Anna

"Gurgle, burp, ooze, and squirt--sometimes our bodies do the most disgusting things! Our bodies are food-processing factories that produce oils and gases and waste. From making sticky earwax and stinky sweat to letting out loud burps and embarrassing farts, this book describes why our bodies do the rude and hilarious things they do. Get your hands dirty, too, with some easy (and painless!) experiments"--Provided by publisher.

Presents information on dangerous plants and their defense mechanisms.

"Do spiders have a heart? How do cockroaches survive without a head? [This book] . . . answers to all of these . . . questions about the science of animals, and . . . more"--Provided by publisher.

"Are there plants on other planets? Can plants really hear music? [This book] . . . answers all these intriguing questions about the science of plants, and much more"--Provided by publisher.

". . . a visual guide to 'everything'--from the formation of the solar system, right up to the modern day"--Provided by publisher.

"From the West African fable of Anansi the Spider, to Michabo, the magical hare who rebuilt the world and Tanuki, the sweet but troublesome raccoon-dog of Japanese folklore, Mythopedia is an encyclopedia of mythical creatures that covers legends, tales and myths from around the world"--Provided by the publisher.

"Where does water go when it dries? Why do eggs go solid when you cook them? [This book] . . . answers all these intriguing questions about the science of materials, and much more"--Provided by publisher.

"Why is the sky blue? Where does light go when you switch it off? [This book] . . . answers all these intriguing questions about the science of light, and much more"--Provided by publisher.

"How can a plane fly upside down? Why aren't there any super-giant humans? [This book] . . . answers all these intriguing questions about the science of forces, and much more"--Provided by publisher.

"Why is blood red? What exactly is a belly button for? [This book] . . . answers all these intriguing questions about the science of the human body, and much more"--Provided by publisher.