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Grossology

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You hear so much about children not wanting to read today. The illustrations and text quickly gains the readers attention. As an educator myself, I found it to be direct and some what disgusting. However, isn't that what keeps a child's attention? Grossology is an educational book that young readers find difficult to put down. Just a warning--- you may not want to ask your child questions about Grossology at the dinner table. This book would not be the topic for a dinner conversation.

This book is billed as a children's book, but adults will find it just as riveting. A recent Washington Post article about a museum exhibit based on the book tells the story of two women in their seventies, playing with the Grossology exhibit's ... um ... fart machine, giggling and having as much fun as any fifth grader. The book is equally entertaining. Divided into three sections: "slimy, mushy, oozy gross things," "crusty, scaly gross things," and "stinky, smelly gross things," it's a treasure trove of information you always wondered about, but were confounded when it came to whom to ask and for godsakes when. Explanations about all the various biological happenings are both scientific and breezy, always understandable. The down-to-earth language and accompanying cartoony pictures keep the text rollicking. A great purchase, as long as you don't have a weak stomach (although those with weak stomachs could find some fascinating explanations of their symptoms).

This book is every bit as gross as it promises, right down to the fake vomit packaged with it. This alone makes it an absolute dream volume for boys. Don't tell them they might actually learn some interesting biology and health information; simply enjoy the fact that you have earned major cool points as adult gift-givers go! They'd never believe science can be so fun, and their sisters will no doubt enjoy it just as much.

Each section deals with basic science about all those aspects of being human that are not to be discussed in polite society. The author puts the information in plain language, sometimes in ways that are delightfully direct--that is, if you are a kid! Other interesting tidbits are added into the mix, making this a guide to bodily function trivia.

If you have the sensibilities that your mother tried to instill in you, you may wish to avoid this book. If she tried, but didn't have any luck--well, you'll be sneaking a look at this book after the kids have gone to bed. Truly imaginative, in a gross sort of way!

This is a very fun yet shocking science book that is loved by pre-teen boys. It explains the science behind all the gross body fluids we produce, like why vomit looks and smells the way it does, and what ear wax is made from and why our bodies need it. Some of the language is very rude slang and might be offensive to some people, but it also is full of the correct scientific and medical terms. A great alternative to boring health books.

I am a 6th grade middle school teacher. I have had to replace this edition of the Grossology book 4 times! The students used the books respectfully, but they have been used so often! Even reluctant readers are enticed by the vomit on the cover. They are sometimes caught (during instruction) whispering and pointing at various tidbits in the book. Students learn that EVERYTHING is related to science while perusing these pages. Also, humor is an excellent motivator for children at this age. I am not surprised to hear that Sylvia Branzei,also an educator, has capitalized upon this fact.

The only reason I rated this 4 stars, is because the spiral binding does not hold up over time and use.

...about the various functions that our human bodies perform all the time, even when we are unaware of such things.

This book dives face first into the areas of health and the way the various systems work in maintaining our health with a fun but really disturbing insight into them. Some of these things are very gross and the images although illustrated can be very rough on your stomach so I would recommend that you not read this before a meal or after eating a truckload of food.

I already knew that we in fact, eat our mucus that accumulates in our noses everyday by the mucus going from the nose, back into the back of the throat and into our stomachs where it is digested. I didn't know that we, unaware of it, eat the amount mentioned in this book. HOw this is so, is up to the reader to see this. In fact, you might be suprised by some other facts about various parts of the human body.

This is a book that will not sit well with religious conservative populations or people who are easily grossed out but for those who are willing to go the distance, this is a really fun book if you have a strong stomach. Kids will absolutely love this book and older kids and older adults will find it useful to make for a fun health education class as opposed to like the typical dull health classes even if health is one of my favorite subjects to read. I have several books on health and the human body but "Grossology: The Science Of Really Gross Things" is one of the higher ranking books in this subject.

As a teacher of high school level anatomy and physiology, I find this book to be a valuable resource. I use it to provide explanations in layman's terms. However I would caution you to use it carefully. The technical information is accurate, but some of the additional information is truly gross.

My father (in a moment of weakness) purchased this book as a birthday present for my 13 year old son. Needless to say he absolutely loved it. Not only is the subject matter completely focused on bodily functions (a source of much humor for 13 year olds), the text actually explains in some detail the biology behind the functions, thus blending humor with education. My son also thought the detachable vomit on the cover was pretty cool as well

This book appeals to all ages.Kids think it is great to have all these disgusting things explained because thats what interests them. Adults are at first horrified then realise that the explanations are well written and accurate as well as being fun to read.

This book is a funny yet gross book and I don't think people who prefer to talk about much nicer things would not enjoy it.But I found this book to be great but gross thats why i'm giving it a