
Disgusting and Dreadful Science: Stinky Skunks and Other Animal Adaptations
Barbara Taylor(Author)
Franklin Watts Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 2. September 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-4451-8170-7 (ISBN)
Description
A quirky, colourful guide to the horrible, shocking and disgusting aspects of the science of animal adaptations and a fantastic way to inspire children in science learning.
Stinky Skunks investigates disgusting animals and animal habits from around the world, including feeding, nasty teeth and claws, poo, camouflage and, of course, scents and smells.
It is part of the Disgusting and Dreadful Science series, which features a look at the weird, revolting and shocking aspects of science for children at KS2. It feature child-friendly text and amazing photographs and diagrams. From plants and life cycles to the human body and animal adaptations, the books offer Wow! fascinating facts, fun examples and true-life stories to provide ways in to understanding solid scientific principles.
Stinky Skunks investigates disgusting animals and animal habits from around the world, including feeding, nasty teeth and claws, poo, camouflage and, of course, scents and smells.
It is part of the Disgusting and Dreadful Science series, which features a look at the weird, revolting and shocking aspects of science for children at KS2. It feature child-friendly text and amazing photographs and diagrams. From plants and life cycles to the human body and animal adaptations, the books offer Wow! fascinating facts, fun examples and true-life stories to provide ways in to understanding solid scientific principles.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 11 years
Dimensions
Height: 261 mm
Width: 306 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
142 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4451-8170-7 (9781445181707)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Barbara Taylor lives in Tunbridge Wells in Kent, England. She studied Environmental Sciences at Southampton University before becoming a science editor and writer at London's Natural History Museum. She is author of more than 100 children's information books and encyclopedias on science, natural history and geography.
Content
Sec 1: Survive or die
Sec 1: Shark attack!
Sec 1: Monster killers
Sec 1: Pack power
Sec 1: Lethal weapons
Sec 1: Animal cannibals
Sec 1: Eating us
Sec 1: Creepy camouflage
Sec 1: Poo and pee
Sec 1: Stinky and squirty
Sec 1: Powerful poisons
Sec 1: Night-time terrors
Sec 1: Deep-sea horrors
Sec 1: Glossary/Websites
1: Survive or die
2: Shark attack!
3: Monster killers
4: Pack power
5: Lethal weapons
6: Animal cannibals
7: Eating us
8: Creepy camouflage
9: Poo and pee
10: Stinky and squirty
11: Powerful poisons
12: Night-time terrors
13: Deep-sea horrors
14: Glossary/Websites
Sec 1: Shark attack!
Sec 1: Monster killers
Sec 1: Pack power
Sec 1: Lethal weapons
Sec 1: Animal cannibals
Sec 1: Eating us
Sec 1: Creepy camouflage
Sec 1: Poo and pee
Sec 1: Stinky and squirty
Sec 1: Powerful poisons
Sec 1: Night-time terrors
Sec 1: Deep-sea horrors
Sec 1: Glossary/Websites
1: Survive or die
2: Shark attack!
3: Monster killers
4: Pack power
5: Lethal weapons
6: Animal cannibals
7: Eating us
8: Creepy camouflage
9: Poo and pee
10: Stinky and squirty
11: Powerful poisons
12: Night-time terrors
13: Deep-sea horrors
14: Glossary/Websites