perspiration

"A taboo-busting romp through the shame, stink, and strange science of sweating. Sweating may be one of our weirdest biological functions, but it's also one of our most vital and least understood. [The author] goes behind the taboo and delves into its role in the body--and in human history. She reveals the wondrous mechanics of the sweat glands and the millions of sweat pores in human skin. She explores why sweat is salty, why what you eat can affect the color of your sweat, and why we sweat when stressed (and whether it can be controlled). She takes part in a sweat dating event, traces the controversial history of antiperspirants and deodorants, considers the purported health benefits of saunas, sweat lodges, and hammams, and investigates whether 'eyewitnesses' to a crime may someday be replaced by 'nose-witnesses' who can pick a suspect's body odor out of a police lineup"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and illustrations introduces the gross and amazing reasons our bodies sweat.

Clock in and hold your nose! In this title, readers will get a close-up look at all sorts of disgusting jobs through vivid images, infographics, sidebars, and more.

Text and illustrations describe what happens to your body when you sweat.

No matter what the temperature is outside, some people just can t stop sweating. This book explores the how and why of a natural body process that is entirely normal but is still a bit gross. From the sweat bodies expel when they re exercising to the sweaty palms caused by nerves, readers explore all the ways the body perspires. Through simple but informative explanations to drive home scientific insight in a fun way, readers will love exploring the gross while learning about important body functions.

Simple text and photographs explains to young children what happens in their bodies when they sweat, as well as how sweating helps to cool them off.

Describes the gross qualities of sweat, and how it works to benefit a person's health.