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A Giant Dose of Gross Andy Seed

A Giant Dose of Gross By Andy Seed

A Giant Dose of Gross by Andy Seed


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Summary

Nature's most disgusting animals take centre stage, in this humorous collection of weird and wonderful creatures.

A Giant Dose of Gross Summary

A Giant Dose of Gross: Discover the World's Most Disgusting Animals! by Andy Seed

Nature's most disgusting creatures take centre stage, in this humorous but enlightening collection of downright disgusting creatures.

From puking vultures and farting goats to stinky opossums who pretend to be dead, this title will include disgusting facts exploring each animal's unusual skills and how they use them to survive. Humorous illustrations celebrating weird and wonderful creatures will delight any child with an interest in animals and nature, particularly those with a fondness for the grosser things in life.

About Andy Seed

Andy Seed is an author and poet, living in North Yorkshire. He writes memoirs, funny poems and humorous non-fiction books as well as all sorts of things for teachers. Andy's most popular book for adults is All Teachers Great and Small and his most popular book for children is a non-fiction book, The Silly Book of Side-Splitting Stuff, which won the 2015 Blue Peter Best Book with Facts Award.

Claire Almon lives and works in Atlanta, Georgia. Claire specializes in creating fun, dynamic characters full of life and wit. Although she can work in several styles, her voice always comes through with strong narrative. Claire holds a BFA in illustration and an MFA in animation.

Table of Contents

Introduction

UGLY!: Animals that look gross
Ugly mammals
Ugly birds
Ugly fish
Ugly reptiles and amphibians
Ugly invertebrates

YUCKY!: Animals that do gross things
Nice to sniff you
Lick it or leave it
Don't come too close!
Dead clever!
Waste disposal and more

UNFUSSY!: Animals that eat gross things
Fresh food
You eat what?!
Cannibal animals
Carrion dining
Other curious eaters

THIRSTY!: Animals that drink blood
Biting bloodsuckers
Vampires!
Dangerous visitors
Selected biters

GRISLY!: Animals that live in other animals
The world of parasites
UNWANTED GUESTS:
human parasites
Mind control!
Dinner time!

STINKY!: Animals that pong
We love wee!
Poo will do!
Stay back!
DANGER: gas attack!

WACKY!: Animals that are very strange and gross
Brainless creatures
Slimy creatures
Creatures with gross homes
Even more gross and wacky animals

TOTALLY GROSS!
Quiz 1
Quiz 2
Answers

Index

Additional information

GOR011428968
9780711243507
0711243506
A Giant Dose of Gross: Discover the World's Most Disgusting Animals! by Andy Seed
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Quarto Publishing PLC
20191015
64
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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