That Stinks!

Have you ever smelled someone's bad breath? Our bodies produce some pretty funky smells. So, what's the biology of body odors? Why does poop reek, for example? In this book, we're going on a stinky journey to find out! Get ready to hold your nose and uncover some of the grossest and weirdest whiffs on the planet.

Have you ever caught a whiff of roadkill? Well, there's a giant flower that smells just like it! And it's not the only big botanical stinker. There are many others. Why on earth do these plants smell so bad? In this book, we're going on a stinky journey to find out! Get ready to hold your nose and uncover some of the grossest and weirdest whiffs on the planet.

Have you ever opened a can of tuna? That stink is nothing compared to fermented fish called surströmming! Learn about this pungent delicacy, maggot-filled cheese, and "rotten" century eggs. Can food that smells bad actually taste good? In this book, we're going on a stinky journey to find out! Get ready to hold your nose and uncover some of the grossest and weirdest whiffs on the planet.

Have you ever accidentally stepped on a stink bug? These little insects pack a putrid punch. They're one of many super-smelly creepy-crawlies, including millipedes and Bombardier beetles. Are there reasons why some bugs stink? In this book, we're going on a stinky journey to find out! Get ready to hold your nose and uncover some of the grossest and weirdest whiffs on the planet.

Have you ever smelled a skunk's spray? Did you know there are animals that are far stinkier? For example, the lesser anteater releases an incredibly nasty odor from a gland near its tail. And a bird called the Hoatzin produces some of the world's worst-smelling farts. But why? In this book, we're going on a stinky journey to find out! Get ready to hold your nose and uncover some of the grossest and weirdest whiffs on the planet.

Have you ever walked by a dumpster on a hot day? The stink is stupendous! Garbage is one of the best breeding grounds for bacteria and other microbes. So, what exactly causes that distinctive trash odor? In this book, we're going on a stinky journey to find out! Get ready to hold your nose and uncover some of the grossest and weirdest whiffs on the planet.