About This Book
Reach for this book when you have a reluctant reader who is obsessed with the gross, the weird, and the 'eww' factor of the natural world. If your child is constantly bringing home rocks with bugs underneath or asking why vultures eat rotting meat, this volume provides a scientifically accurate yet hilariously irreverent deep dive into the darker corners of biology. Part of the Horrible Science series, this book uses humor and cartoons to tackle complex biological concepts like entomology and animal adaptation. It validates a child's natural curiosity about 'disgusting' things while building a strong foundation in scientific observation and terminology. It is perfect for ages 8 to 12, especially those who find traditional textbooks dry or intimidating.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with the 'nature red in tooth and claw' reality of the food chain. The approach is direct and secular, using humor to mitigate the potentially upsetting nature of predation and decay. It focuses on biological necessity rather than cruelty.
