Nature's Yucky!: Gross Stuff That Helps Nature Work

by Lee Ann Landstrom, Karen I. Shragg, Constance R. Bergum (Illustrator)

Did you know that honey is really bee barf? That grizzly bears sometimes eat rotting meat? Or that turkey vultures poop on their own feet? Nature's Yucky uses kids' natural fascination with the stinky, the gross, and the icky to help them learn more about wild animals and why critters behave as they do.
Younger children will love having the book read to them, while older children and adults will also enjoy the "Animal Facts" section in the back, which has more in-depth information on the featured animals. Kids of all ages will get a kick out of learning to identify the droppings of various animals by making (and eating!) "scat cookies." Lovely watercolor illustrations balance out the "yuckiness," reminding us that nature is not just disgusting, but beautiful, too.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

48 pages, Paperback

Published June 15, 2003

Reviews

[Sarah Aubrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute and informational!

[Kristin Traina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this is just an awesome science book to have on the shelves. It could be used when learning about various animals or just for curious students. If their is one think I have learned, gross facts or weird facts seem to stick in your mind and kids love them.
Grade: 4th- survival variations and adaptations

[Tammy Luke · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book to teach kids that sometimes even yuckky stuff has a purpose. Plus, you get to say poop and vomit lots!! My kids LOVE this book!

[Amy Mccarty]

...1/7/14MD