"The author explores various scientific and medical applications of poop."--

Reveals how ecosystems are sculpted and sustained by animals eating, pooping, and dying-and how these fundamental functions could help save us from climate catastrophe.

Sniff, sniff! went Mouse. Whiff, whiff! went Mouse. "Who left this poo outside my house? I must undo this mystery. Poo-dunit?"

"Two mischievous narrators imagine what everyone's poo must look like: shiny, revolving poo for astronauts, unusually shaped poo for the balloon man, and so on--their pondering only comes to an end, when their father steps in to explain how everybody's poo is the same and how it helps nature bloom. The hilarity, however, never ends."--

"Animal scat--or poop--can tell an observer not only what kind of animal created it but also what it has been eating. Animal experts pride themselves on identifying stool samples. In this fascinating book, readers can become scat experts as they learn to distinguish dog droppings from fox droppings. They'll also learn important points about each animal's behaviors and other essential adaptations, supporting valuable concepts in the elementary science...

"There are mysterious droppings in the attic! Is it mouse poop or bat poop? In this appealing and educational book, readers are the detectives. They'll uncover clues about the identity of the animal in the attic while learning more about mice and bats, including what they eat and some of their behaviors. They'll apply their knowledge and discover the culprit, all while learning some key elementary science concepts"--

"For those who have ever seen a smelly pile on a farm and wondered who was the culprit, this motivating take on traditional animal books will help them answer that question. It will also have readers giggling, but mostly importantly, learning some interesting information about horses and cows. They'll discover the kinds of foods each eats and how they spend their days. Beautiful photographs of the animals aid readers in comprehending the inviting...

"Many of the different names for poop might make you giggle. But these dirty droppings are no joke. Learn about some dangerous dung that can be found on our planet. Fun photographs and colorful illustrations make it easy to learn about beastly wildlife from far, far away"--

"Describes what life would be like without poop."--

"Eating poop is gross! So why do some animals do it? For lots of good reasons! Male butterflies slurp up poop to give as a gift to females, which makes their eggs stronger. Robins scarf down the poop of young chicks because it's full of undigested nutrients. And baby elephants gobble up the poop from adults to get essential bacteria into their digestive systems. This disgustingly informative book is bursting with lots of surprising information about...