Miller, Connie C. The Snotty Book of Snot.
Capstone Publishers 2010 32p 23.99 978-1-4296-3354-3 elm/ms Amazingly Gross Human Body (Capstone) This text give the scientific information about mucus in the human body, the grossness of it, and all the benefits to a person’s health. Excellently illustrated with photographs and diagrams. This engaging text tells students the health benefits of mucus, or snot, detailing how it helps protect the body from germs. It explains that mucus is produced in the sinus cavities and can be expelled in a sneeze or cough. The differences in mucus when you have a cold are detailed next. Mucus also plays a role in protecting the linings of both the stomach and intestines. Throughout the text it is referred to as snot which is sure to bring giggles from students. The grossness is stressed throughout the text along with the health benefits. The photography is excellent and enhances the text. The diagrams which are included are also very helpful. Extra information is given in “Gross Facts” in each chapter and illustrated with a character who makes interesting facial expressions. The format of short illustrated sections is sure to attract reluctant readers. The text is supplemented with a glossary, books and internet sites for extra information, and an index. Theal, Joan
2 comments:
I am surely going to get this book. I taught an afternoon kindergarten enrichment program this year where our theme was different body systems. We studied a new system every few days. I was amazed at how much information the students picked up from the books I read to them. Many books were over their reading levels but they picked up many facts. Snot is right there in their high interest subjects.
Terry Lieberman
This book is right up the alley of most boys I know! My son would love this! Anything that has to do with gross, disgusting bodily functions will get those reluctant boys reading immediately! Who knows they may even learn a few things about science! Just for the record I know a few girls who would read this in a heart beat too! A must have for my third grade classroom!
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