Rotten!
Vultures, Beetles, Slime, and Nature's Other Decomposers
Will be published approx. on 19. January 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-0-358-73288-4 (ISBN)
Description
A funny and fact-filled look at decomposition in all of its slimy glory, illustrated with dazzling full-color art by Gilbert Ford. Vultures, fungi, dung beetles, and more aid in this fascinating and sometimes smelly aspect of the life cycle that's right under our noses.
What's that terrible smell? It's the revolting scent of rot. But being rotten isn't necessarily bad. If nothing ever rotted, nothing new could live.
Decomposition may seem like the last stop on the food chain, but it's just the beginning. When dead plants and animals decay, they give life to a host of other creatures, and each one helps ecosystems thrive.
Decomposition happens in the forest, the ocean-even in your stomach and between your teeth! From vultures and sharks to bacteria, maggots, mushrooms, and more, discover the dirty rotten truth about one of nature's most fascinating processes.
What's that terrible smell? It's the revolting scent of rot. But being rotten isn't necessarily bad. If nothing ever rotted, nothing new could live.
Decomposition may seem like the last stop on the food chain, but it's just the beginning. When dead plants and animals decay, they give life to a host of other creatures, and each one helps ecosystems thrive.
Decomposition happens in the forest, the ocean-even in your stomach and between your teeth! From vultures and sharks to bacteria, maggots, mushrooms, and more, discover the dirty rotten truth about one of nature's most fascinating processes.
Reviews / Votes
"Even readers who don't buy the claim that "decomposition can seem . . . almost magical" will come away appreciating how artfully nature moves in cycles." - Booklist"Librarians who are "decomposing" their science collections in the interest of promoting fresh growth will want to take a look at this title." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Thankfully, most stuff rots. This colorfully illustrated effort is aimed at a grade school audience that's sure to be appreciative of an oft-stinky subject." - Kirkus Reviews
"Rot in all its forms is on -delightfully disgusting display in this introduction to decomposition." - School Library Journal
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Third Grade to Seventh Grade, Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 180 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
277 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-358-73288-4 (9780358732884)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
01/2019
HarperCollins
€6.29
Available for download
Persons
Anita Sanchez is an environmental educator and the award-winning author of many nonfiction books for children, including Itch!: Everything You Didn't Want to Know About What Makes You Scratch, Rotten!: Vultures, Beetles, Slime, and Nature's Other Decomposers, and Hello, Puddle! Visit Anita online at anitasanchez.com.
Gilbert Ford is the illustrator of picture books such as Mr. Ferris and Wheel and Soldier Song, as well as numerous covers for novels for young readers. His illustrations have appeared in books, magazines, newspapers, toys, billboards, and advertisements. Visit Gilbert online at gilbertford.com.
Gilbert Ford is the illustrator of picture books such as Mr. Ferris and Wheel and Soldier Song, as well as numerous covers for novels for young readers. His illustrations have appeared in books, magazines, newspapers, toys, billboards, and advertisements. Visit Gilbert online at gilbertford.com.