Animal Grossapedia
Animal Grossapedia by Melissa Stewart, published by Scholastic in 2012, is a 107-page exploration of the surprising and often disgusting ways animals utilize bodily substances. This edition, written in English, invites readers to challenge their perceptions of animals, revealing that many creatures are not just cute and cuddly but also exhibit fascinating behaviors involving saliva, vomit, and other bodily fluids.
In this engaging book, young readers will discover how various animals employ these substances for survival. For instance, the text explains how Komodo dragons use saliva as a means to poison their prey, while mice utilize it for healing. The book also highlights unusual uses of vomit, such as its role in the sea cucumber’s defense mechanisms and bees’ honey production. Through this unique lens, Animal Grossapedia presents a blend of curiosity and education, focusing on the intriguing aspects of animal life and personal hygiene.
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Think all animals are cute and cuddly? Read this book to discover just how disgusting they can really be!
There are plenty of books out there that focus on “gross” substances in the human body, but many animals use these same substances in ways that will surprise and fascinate kids! Did you know that Komodo dragons use their saliva to poison their prey, but mice use their saliva to heal their wounds? Could you guess that vomit is used by the sea cucumber to startle enemies and also by bees to make honey? Young readers will walk away grossed out and with an understanding of how different animals use spit, vomit, slime, poop, urine, and blood to survive.
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