Pick, Spit & Scratch: The Science of Disgusting Habits
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 64
Published: 2018
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"Pick, Spit & Scratch: The Science of Disgusting Habits" by Julia Garstecki explores the fascinating world of human behaviors often deemed disgusting, such as nail-biting and nose-picking. The book delves into the science behind these habits, offering insights into why we engage in them and how they can be both psychologically significant and biologically rooted. Garstecki combines humor with research, presenting anecdotes and scientific studies to uncover the reasons behind our "gross" behaviors. Through her engaging narrative, she invites readers to reconsider their perceptions of these habits, revealing the complexity of human nature and our relationship with disgust. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published in 2018 by Young Voyageur .
Julia Garstecki is an experienced teacher and author of dozens of nonfiction books for children, including Science in a Jar ; Pick, Spit & Scratch ; Sniff, Lick & Scratch ; and Burp, Spit & Fart . She has also written several parenting pieces for various magazines. Publications include Thrive , Westchester Parent , and Mothering in the Middle . Her humor column "How Did I Get Here" appeared in the Jamestown Gazette .