Which animal has the biggest eyes? What's inside your ear-holes? Why do sweaty socks smell so stinky?
Glenn Murphy, author of Why is Snot Green?, answers these and a lot of other brilliant questions about the five senses in this funny and informative book.
Packed with doodles and information about all sorts of incredible smelly things, like why sprouts and ice cream taste so different. Poo! What IS That Smell? contains absolutely no boring bits!
Discover more funny science with Disgusting Science: A Revolting Look at What Makes Things Gross.
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As soon as I saw who the author was I knew we were in for a good read, ... 'Poo! What is that smell?' does not disappoint. Illustrations by Lorna Murphy help to get the points across and make understanding ideas such as the evolution of the eyeball easy. Glenn Murphy's background in science communication makes this so much more than just the list of gross science factoids you find in some kids popular science books. I found this book really valuable for providing explanations that were concise, at a level children will understand, but without being dumbed down. * maz-shack2.blogspot.co.uk * Glenn Murphy is proving himself a worthy addition to the popular science writers for children, and he hits the spot with this enjoyable tour around the five senses... a fun and informative book. * Popular Science * It made a nice change to read a book full of interesting facts... It is easy to read and I found myself not wanting to stop. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to try something a bit different than a normal story book and give it 9/10. -- Reader Review * Red House * A refreshing look at the five senses which actually contains a surprising amount of scientific information, presented in an appealing format and in a way which will help children to remember the facts. * Parents in Touch * Terrific fun but really educational at the same time. * Books Monthly * There's everything here you ever wanted to know about the science of sight, smell, hearing, taste and touch... and you know it all make sense! * Lancashire Evening Post * The title is perfect for catching children's attention, and the book doesn't disappoint. It is full of really detailed Scientific information, but very readable and entertaining. I am really enjoying reading this book to the children, and I'm learning a lot too! Owl and Monkey both chose to illustrate the reason why zebras have black-and-white stripes. Don't ask me why there are rabbits flying overhead, and animals holding up umbrellas to protect themselves from their droppings. All I can say is that the boys found it very amusing, and I hope it helps them to remember this Science fact! * Caterpillar Tales * A sense-ationally interesting read, this book is packed full of facts but with none of the boring bits. * The Surrey Advertiser * I've popped this one on to Harry's bookshelf and I've been picking it up from time to time and reading him a little bit from it. He loves learning interesting facts, and even though he's too little to read it himself I know that it's all going in. I'd definitely recommend this book for the curious child in your life! * jenniferslittleworld.com *
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Für Kinder
Interest Age: From 7 to 9 years
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978-1-4472-4799-9 (9781447247999)
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Glenn Murphy received his masters in science communication from London's Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine. He wrote his first popular science book, Why is Snot Green?, while managing the Explainer team at the Science Museum in London. In 2007 he moved to the United States. He now lives and works in Raleigh, North Carolina, with his wife, Heather, and two unusually large and ill-tempered cats.
Lorna Murphy is Glenn's sister. She studied children's book illustration at Cambridge School of Art. She is obsessed with illustrated books and also writes. Originally from Kent, Lorna now lives in Suffolk with her partner and when not creating books in her studio, she works with children in local schools and public libraries. This provides lots of inspiration for her creative work and ensures her shelves are always full of fantastic books.
