Sniff, Lick & Scratch: The Science of Disgusting Animal Habits
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 64
Published: 2018
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"Sniff, Lick & Scratch: The Science of Disgusting Animal Habits" by Julia Garstecki explores the fascinating and often repulsive behaviors of various animals. Through engaging anecdotes and scientific insights, the book delves into the reasons behind habits that might seem gross to humans, such as licking, scratching, and other unusual rituals. Garstecki sheds light on how these behaviors serve critical functions in survival, communication, and ecosystem balance. With a blend of humor and informative content, the book invites readers to embrace the oddities of the animal kingdom, challenging them to rethink their perceptions of what is considered disgusting and why. [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 Voyageur Press .
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 .