Publisher 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.

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

• 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

Long 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.

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Quirky, colourful guides to the horrible, shocking and disgusting aspects of science

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