Scat by Anita Sanchez

Scat by Anita Sanchez

Discover how poop can actually help protect our planet in this nonfiction book on the nutrient cycle and scientific problem solving.

What could be more revolting, useless, and downright disgusting than poop? But in nature's endless and complex cycles, there's no such thing as waste. The poop of wild animals is full of surprising power: it can be food, shelter, a way for creatures to communicate, and more. For scientists, scat can reveal clues about how animals are responding to climate change threats.

From researchers in India using tiger poop to track the endangered big cat to scientists in Mexico using bat guano to help replant a forest destroyed by fire, Scat shows how scientists are getting creative when it comes to studying animals and protecting ecosystems from climate change.

Award-winning nonfiction author Anita Sanchez's writing is clear, concise, and lightly punny, providing readers with an accessible introduction to the nutrient cycle and the world of animal poop that is aligned with Next Generation Science Standards. Back matter includes a glossary, a photo guide to common animal scat, and more.

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SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780823456185
ISBN 10	0823456188
Title	Scat
Author	Anita Sanchez
Series	Books For A Better Earth
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Holiday House Inc
Year published	2025-04-01
Number of pages	96
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.