Capicola, Anthony

The human body is pretty gross when it gets sick. The nose gets stuffed up, and some people go through boxes of tissues trying to get it clear. But what is all that stuff in the ears, nose, and throat anyway? It s phlegm! This sometimes gross and always fascinating book explores why our bodies make spit and phlegm through colorful photographs and insightful explanations of bodily functions. Readers will discover the science behind the gross studying why we need saliva to eat and phlegm to protect ourselves from bacteria and illness.

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.