What Shat That?: A Pocket Guide to Poop Identity

by Matt Pagett

Ideal for any nature lover or backyard biologist, WHAT SHAT THAT? is an original and insightful survey of the substance that—like it or not—unites every living creature, from your pet dog to the African elephant.The fifty entries found here cover a range of mammals, birds, lizards, and even fish, including common domestic creatures as well as wild and exotic species. Full-color photographs and illustrations reveal each type of poop in all its glory, and handy descriptions and “scat facts” run throughout.Find out:Why rabbits like to eat their own droppingsHow tiger scat helped the CIA during the Vietnam WarWhich creature's poop could help save the planetWhy one animal's waste product is used to make the world's most expensive coffeeTruly informative and highly entertaining, WHAT SHAT THAT? is also probably more than you ever wanted to know but were too grossed out to ask.

Genres: Nonfiction, Humor

112 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Ryan Helton · Rating 5 out of 5]

A hanukah present from my aunt and uncle, this book takes you through the ins and outs of poop. It is funny, practical and best of all perfect bathroom reading. It's also an excellent conversation piece and believe it or not has great references.

[cellomerl · Rating 2 out of 5]

I can't recall exactly how long it took to read this book. We got it for Christmas. As you can imagine, it is parked next to the loo, so it gets read in instalments. It's quite amusing and has lots of interesting facts about poo, but unfortunately half the illustrations are sketches and not photos. This is weird. Surely, between the Internet and a worldwide network of zoos, the author could have tracked down actual photos of cougar shit and aardvark poop?

[Tori · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was hilarious yet informative. I picked it up at the store several years ago and took it home. I live in the city so the odds of me ever seeing the majority of the "BM's" in this book are not very likely. The pictures and /or illustrations are perfect for anyone who lives amongst more wildlife than a city dweller or for those involved in a lot of outdoor adventures. I loved this book.

[KP · Rating 5 out of 5]

not to copy off of Joe-- but my brother, Kevin, bought this book this summer in Idaho and gave it to his girlfriend, Perry. I read it three times and it told us a lot, but we saw a lot of Bison book and that was not in this book! I suggest this book to read!

[Meaghan · Rating 4 out of 5]

An amusing, informative and surprisingly not gross little booklet on animal poop. It would be fun to take along on a walk through the woods, to see if you can identify any little critters based on their poo.

[Savina King · Rating 5 out of 5]

Intriguing book, so much to learn about in this book and no, it's not crap!.

[Lana]

I registered a book at BookCrossing.com!
http://www.BookCrossing.com/journal/13177393

[Earl Pike · Rating 4 out of 5]

Funny, entertaining and informative. Perfect restroom book.