Ack!

Ack!
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Release: 2007
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ISBN: 9781634078887

There are thousands of things going on right under your feet--but you probably didn't even know it! From bugs and worms to decaying matter, discover tons of 'Ack!'-inducing facts in this fascinating book.

Gross Stuff Underground

Gross Stuff Underground
Author: Pam Rosenberg
Publisher: Child's World
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2021-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9781503850255

There are thousands of things going on right under your feet--but you probably didn't even know it! From bugs and worms to decaying matter, discover tons of 'Ack!'-inducing facts in this fascinating book. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

Gotcha Again for Guys!

Gotcha Again for Guys!
Author: Kathleen A. Baxter
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2010-10-19
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 159884377X

Here's help in selecting current, nonfiction books that will get boys excited about reading. Enticing boys to read is still a hot topic. With chapters like "Disasters and Mysteries," "Gross and Disgusting," "Machines and the Military," and "Prehistoric Creatures," Gotcha Again for Guys!: More Nonfiction Books to Get Boys Excited about Reading is a treasure trove of recent nonfiction books that will interest boys in grades 3-8. This sixth entry in Baxter and Kochel's Gotcha series covers books published between 2007 and 2009, with a few oldies-but-goodies also included. The book is organized into 12 thematic chapters, each of which offers booktalks for a select number of titles, followed by a list of other high-interest, well-reviewed titles that correspond with the chapter's topic. Features new to this volume include numerous booklists to be copied and saved, as well as profiles of new and innovative nonfiction authors writing for this age group. In addition, the book features interviews with seven male authors of nonfiction books for boys.

Dung Beetles, Slugs, Leeches, and More

Dung Beetles, Slugs, Leeches, and More
Author: Alvin Silverstein
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2010-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780766033177

"Explores 'yucky' things animals do, including slime-producing animals, blood-ingesting animals, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books (Set)

Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books (Set)
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Release: 2007-08-01
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ISBN: 9781602532984

Kids love gross things--the ickier, the better! These unsightly topics can be great avenues for teaching kids about their bodies and the world around them. Our Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books tap into kids' fascination with all things gross by presenting plenty of facts about some revolting (yet kid-approved) topics. This series ranks high on the 'Eewww' scale and is sure to be a hit--and a great learning experience!

Don't Read This Book Before Dinner

Don't Read This Book Before Dinner
Author: Anna Claybourne
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2019
Genre: Curiosities and wonders
ISBN: 1426334516

"Surprsing, and disgusting, facts and stories about animals, nature and the world around us"--

Germs Make Me Sick!

Germs Make Me Sick!
Author: Melvin Berger
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2020-03-31
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0063052059

Share this book with children to help them, in a safe and calm way, understand how germs work. In addition to straightforward, helpful information told in a warm and approachable way, the book contains a chart of rules for good health that reinforces healthful living. Germs are all around us, but they're too small to see. Many germs are harmless, but two kinds, viruses and bacteria, can make you sick. How? Read and find out! This clear and appealing picture book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom, is all about germs, how they can make you sick, and how your body works to fight them off. This book features simple diagrams to explain why you feel poorly when you're sick and how your body keeps you healthy by producing antibodies. Both text and artwork were vetted for accuracy by Dr. Melanie Marin. An excellent resource in this time of COVID-19. This is a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are: hands-on and visual acclaimed and trusted great for classrooms Top 10 reasons to love LRFOs: Entertain and educate at the same time Have appealing, child-centered topics Developmentally appropriate for emerging readers Focused; answering questions instead of using survey approach Employ engaging picture book quality illustrations Use simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skills Feature hands-on activities to engage young scientists Meet national science education standards Written/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the field Over 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interests Books in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.