Download or read book Grossology written by Sylvia Branzei and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grossology is a term invented by American author/illustrator team Sylvia Branzei and Jack Keely to describe the science of really gross things. This book explains the hows and whys of life's more disgusting facts - such as why our feet smell, why breaking wind is necessary and what useful function snot performs. Whether it is slimy, mushy, crusty, scaly or stinky, a grossologist finds out lots of disgusting things about people's bodies.
Download or read book Grossology Begins at Home written by Sylvia Branzei and published by Planet Dexter. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amusingly illustrated book explains the scientific facts of microorganisms in the home.
Download or read book Grossology and You written by Sylvia Branzei and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 2002-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For use in schools and libraries only. Provides readers with an informative guide to a diverse array of unpleasant bodily functions and happenings, such as constipation, knuckle-cracking, and warts, through simple but scientific text.
Download or read book Rebel in a Dress Cowgirls written by Sylvia Branzei and published by Running Press Kids. This book was released on 2011-10-25 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the rebel in every girl's heart, this series presents the achievements of extraordinary, relevant, and inspiring women throughout history. Through quotes, narratives, photographs, illustrations, and fact-filled side-bars, each book tells the story of twelve bold and courageous women. The Wild West and the rodeo are not the only places where the cowgirl spirit can be found. From the sharpshooting Annie Oakley to the legendary Calamity Jane, these female cowgirls came from all walks of life, but share an irrepressible spirit and dedication to pushing the boundaries. Featured cowgirls include Georgie Sicking (cowboy poet), Charley Parkhurst (stagecoach driver), Tillie Baldwin (rodeo cowgirl), Tad Lucas (rodeo's First Lady), Lucille Mulhall (steer roper), Charmayne James (barrel racer), Lillian Riggs (rancher), Sally Skull (horse trader), Johanna July (horse tamer), and Mary Fields (pioneer and mail driver).
Download or read book Rebel in a Dress Adventurers written by Sylvia Branzei and published by Running Press Kids. This book was released on 2011-10-25 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the rebel in every girl's heart, this series presents the achievements of extraordinary, relevant, and inspiring women throughout history. Through quotes, narratives, photographs, illustrations, and fact-filled side-bars, each book tells the story of twelve bold and courageous women. When the world told them to stay put, these twelve adventurers took to the skies, slopes, and seas. From the daring aviator Amelia Earhart to the relentless photojournalist Margaret Bourke-White, these brave women will dare you to follow your dreams. Featured adventurers include Gudridur Thorbjarnarsdottir (Viking traveler), Susan Butcher (dog sled racer), Kit DesLauriers (skier), Valentina Tereshkova (astronaut), Bessie Coleman (pilot), Janet Guthrie (racecar driver), Sophie Blanchard (balloonist), Nellie Bly (journalist), Gertrude Ederle (English Channel swimmer), and Dr. Diana Hoff (Atlantic Ocean rower).
Download or read book Itch written by Anita Sanchez and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-03-13 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everybody gets itchy, and every kid will love this title that scratches the itch to know more and about the history, anatomy, botany, biology behind it. Perfect for fans of Grossology books looking for something more substantive and dynamic. You can feel it coming on—that terrible, tortuous ITCH. As irritating as an itch is, it is also your body’s way of sending you a message you can’t miss, like you’ve brushed up against poison ivy or lice have taken up residence in your hair. None of which you’d know without that telltale itch! And there are so many things that make us itch—from fungus to fleas, mosquitoes to nettles, poison ivy to tarantulas! Combining history, anatomy, laugh-out-loud illustrations, and even tips to avoid—and soothe—the itch, Anita Sanchez and Gilbert Ford take readers on an intriguing (and sometimes disgusting) look into what makes you scratch.
Download or read book If You Build It They Will Learn written by Bruce Yeany and published by NSTA Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step-by-step instructions for assembling items such as a jelly jar lightbulb or solar motor and also suggestions for their use in classroom instruction.
Download or read book Planet Dexter s Grossology written by Sylvia Branzei and published by Planet Dexter. This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amusingly illustrated book explains the scientific facts of some of the more disgusting aspects of human physiology.
Download or read book Inside the Worm s Hole written by Meish Goldish and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's a cool, damp night, and a wriggling worm searches for food in a garden. Before the sun rises, it returns to its home in the soil. Tiny hairs on the worm's skin grab the dirt to help the crawler move forward. As the worm squirms underground, its long body breaks up the soil and creates tunnels. Welcome to the worm's hole! Clear text, colorful photos, and diagrams will engage young readers as they explore the habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of these curious creatures. Age-appropriate activities and critical-thinking questions give readers an opportunity to make observations and gain valuable insights.
Download or read book Toads on Toast written by Linda Bailey and published by Kids Can Press Ltd. This book was released on 2012-09 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mamma Toad does everything she can think of to save her unruly brood from Fox's frying pan, including offering herself. She eventually persuades Fox to try her own secret recipe for Toad-in-a-Hole, a tasty treat that they all end up enjoying together. The secret? No toads! Full color.
Download or read book The Turkey Ball written by David Steinberg and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spend the evening with some stylish turkeys in this rollicking, rhyming story that chronicles an enchanted evening with a group of turkeys on their way to the social event of the season.
Download or read book The Dirt on Dirt written by Paulette Bourgeois and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Earth, mud, grime, soil, whatever you call it - dirt is everywhere. The Dirt on Dirt gives you the many wonders of dirt - where it comes from, how to make the best dirt, and where to dig for buried treasure. Dig in! Muck around in the dirt!
Download or read book Rough Weather Ahead for Walter the Farting Dog written by William Kotzwinkle and published by Picture Puffin. This book was released on 2006 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professor Kompressor has a cure for Walter the farting dog's "digestive Disorder." He shows Mother how to mix a special formula for Walter in his Kompressatron. But after a few days, Walter's farts are worse than ever. Father decides to mix the formula himself. "it's working!" cries Mother. "The air smells so fresh." Walter is pleased, too, until something strange happens - he blows up like a balloon and floats out the window! Will Walter's paws ever touch earth again? Plenty of laughs and cheers will arise from this story that takes Walter to new heights.
Download or read book The Disgusting Sandwich written by Gareth Edwards and published by Alison Green Books. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hungry badger has his eye on a delicious sandwich, but as it gets passed between animals it gets dropped into sand, pond slime, an ants' nest and various other disgusting things. Will the badger get it in the end? And if he does, will he still want to eat it?
Download or read book Gotcha for Guys written by Kathleen A. Baxter and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2006-11-30 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research indicates boys are interested in reading nonfiction materials, yet most children's librarians prefer to booktalk fiction. Offering citations for more than 1,100 books, Gotcha for Guys! deals specifically with books to pique the interest of middle grade boys. A series of booktalks are grouped within chapters with like titles such as: Creepy-Crawly Creatures, Disasters and Unsolved Mysteries, Action and Innovation, and All Things Gross. Complete booktalks are presented in a beginning section of chapters 1-9. A second section in each of these chapters contains short annotations and talks for other books of interest, and a third section offers lists of well-reviewed titles to consider for boys. The book is enhanced with book cover art and reproducible lists for teachers and librarians.
Download or read book How to Get Your Child to Love Reading written by Esmé Raji Codell and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers advice and guidelines on how to expand a child's world through books and reading, introducing three thousand teacher-recommended book titles, craft ideas, projects, recipes, and reading club tips.
Download or read book Understanding the Human Body Grades 5 12 written by Wendi Silvano and published by Mark Twain Media. This book was released on 2008-12-19 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connect students in grades 5 and up with science using Understanding the Human Body. This 80-page book presents basic information about the complex human body without overwhelming students with medical jargon. It makes the study of the human body even more fascinating with Far Out Facts, fun tidbits of information that keep students on their toes. The book includes a number of Web sites that provide students the opportunity to further explore various body systems and concepts. This book supports National Science Education Standards.
