Gross: 300 Slimy, Sticky, and Smelly Facts (Weird But True!)

by National Geographic Kids (Author)

Gross: 300 Slimy, Sticky, and Smelly Facts (Weird But True!)
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
Series: Weird But True!
Get ready to be grossed out -- in a good way! This latest addition to the crazy popular Weird but True series is slimy and sticky and jam-packed with more icky, zany fun! Step up to the plate and try not to lose your lunch, with 300 all-new, amazing facts plus photos that kids just can't get enough of.
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School Library Journal

Gr 2-4--For many children, "gross" and "fascinating" are synonymous. This latest series installment provides plenty of fodder over which readers can marvel and exclaim. This volume reads like a collection of Pinterest quotes. Each page contains one or two brief facts, most of which are related to bodily fluids or processes--all illustrated with photos and typeset in colorful, eye-catching fonts. Some are historical: "During the 1500s, Brits soaked fabrics in stale urine to help bind color dyes to cloth." Others refer to world records or interesting statistics. There is a detailed subject index and a complete listing of photo credits, but no source references. VERDICT Visually appealing and absolutely disgusting, this highly browsable book is best for the "general facts" shelves in public and school libraries.--Maggi Rohde, Ann Arbor Public Schools, MI

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"This latest series installment provides plenty of fodder over which readers can marvel and exclaim... Visually appealing and absolutely disgusting, this highly browsable book is best for the "general facts" shelves in public and school libraries" — School Library Journal

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National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids inspires young adventurers to explore the world through award-winning magazines, books, apps, games, toys, videos, events, and a website, and is the only kids brand with a world-class scientific organization at its core. This book and series is created by National Geographic contributors, including researchers, photographers, content experts, and educational specialists.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781426323355
Lexile Measure
1010
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Publication date
March 08, 2016
Series
Weird But True!
BISAC categories
JNF016000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Curiosities & Wonders
JNF051000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | General
JNF048010 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Reference | Almanacs
Library of Congress categories
Curiosities and wonders
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Curiosities & Wonders

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