1,000 Amazing Gross Facts

Author: DK

General knowledge & trivia (Children's / Teenage)

Published on 1 June 2023 by Dorling Kindersley Ltd (DK Children) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the DK 1,000 Amazing Facts' series.

Paperback | 152 pages
150 x 228 x 11 | 348g

Dive into a world of gross facts and discover the secret science of everything icky and sticky. This irresistibly disgusting book for children will teach you all you need to know about all kinds of animal and human waste and goo - what it's for, how it's made, where it goes, and lots more.

Did you know that the global population produces more than a million tons of poo every day? Or that the ancient Egyptians used animal excrement in their medicine? That sea cucumbers can vomit their sticky insides when threatened, yet still survive? Children aged 9+ will love all these facts and more, presented either with jaw-dropping CGI illustrations or eye-popping photography - plus additional boxes feature diagrams that make information easy to understand.

Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore:- 1,000 jaw-dropping, mind-blowing facts that will be sure to wow family and friends.

- Stunning CGI graphics, fun visual comparisons, and diagrams make stats and facts easy to understand.

- Science boxes that are illustrated with engaging diagrams to explain information.

- Simple and easy to understand images explaining the science behind weird and wonderful facts.

This book of gross, mind-blowing facts will make the ideal gift for kids who love all things weird and wonderful - especially slime and goo! With endlessly interesting information and incredible visuals, 1,000 Amazing Gross Facts is the perfect way to entertain and amuse your friends, family, and yourself. In fact, you'll never look at poo, goop, and gunk in the same way again!More in the SeriesIf you like 1,000 Amazing Gross Facts then why not complete the collection? Journey to the Jurassic era with 1,000 Amazing Dinosaur Facts and learn mind-boggling facts about the scariest animals ever to walk the Earth!