"It's easy to take water for granted but without water humans, could not survive! Readers will discover why water is so important to our health."--

How is elephant, panda, and sheep poop turned into paper? Can seabird droppings really be used to make explosives? And why are coffee beans that pass through the digestive system of a small furry animal the most expensive in the world? Poop might be considered a waste product, but many people around the world see no reason to let it go to waste. As yucky as it might seem, poop can actually have many unexpected uses. This new Science Slam! title will...

"Young readers will learn all about space."--

"Young readers will learn all about space."--

Why do rabbits and guinea pigs feed on their own droppings? How is munching on hyena dung helpful to an African tortoise? To humans, eating poop sounds disgusting, but many animals regularly chow down on excrement! Look inside to uncover the secret, smelly world of poop!

Introduces soil and what is in it, discusses different types of soil, and explores which type of soil holds water best, is best for plants, and how worms help.

"In this book, young readers will learn how rocks are made"--Provided by publisher.

Animal, plant, fungus--just what kind of living thing is a slime mold? How do these slimy blobs move from place to place? And how do slime molds help clean up rotting leaves and other dead stuff in backyards and forests? In this brand-new title, learn the answers to these questions and more--and prepare to get slimed! This new Science Slam! title will introduce readers to the secret, oozy world of slime molds. The book is expertly crafted to meet...

How do African Himba people use cattle manure to build their homes? Why is a dung home healthier than one made from stone? And how are students in Indonesia turning cow patties into sustainable, eco-friendly bricks? When you think of a building material, brick, wood, or, concrete might come to mind. For many people, however, a handful of poop is the building material for constructing a home! This title will engross readers--and gross them out! Filled...

"In this book, readers learn what the difference is between dirt and soil."--