GROSSOLOGY

The Science of Really Gross Things!

by Sylvia Branzei
Illustrated by Jack Keely

80 full-color (!) pages
9 1/4 x 9 1/4
$14.99
ISBN 0-201-40964-X
Ages 8Ð14


Grossology is the outrageous alternative to a really boring health class, introducing the science behind the body's most disgusting features, from burps and vomit to scabs and ear wax.

SYLVIA BRANZEI is a teacher, writer, and grossophile who lives in Northern California in a house with very little plumbing. You may have seen her on numerous national TV shows or in People magazine surrounded by the bare feet of her students.

Featuring Facts about Stuff That's Slimy, Mushy, Oozy, Scaly, Stinky, and Smelly!

"delivers a dream health class"—Los Angeles Times

"one of the year's ten best science books"—NPR

"a great, gross book to give pals"—The Chicago Tribune

"explains it all—and in an amusing and informative way"
Long Island Parent

"of course our parents think it's really gnarly"—Julie and Sophie