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Poo: The Most Disgusting Bits of Animal Science!

Brief Description
A funny, fact-filled and fascinating guide to poo, parasites and all the gross bits of animal science, from bestselling zoologist Nicola Davies! Take a trip inside the animal kingdom in this entertaining guide to poo and parasites. This hilarious and engrossing book (emphasis on the gross)... Read More
Format: Multiple-component retail product
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A funny, fact-filled and fascinating guide to poo, parasites and all the gross bits of animal science, from bestselling zoologist Nicola Davies!

Take a trip inside the animal kingdom in this entertaining guide to poo and parasites. This hilarious and engrossing book (emphasis on the gross) from bestselling zoologist Nicola Davies reveals...

  • Why some animals eat their own poo!
  • How parasites use mind control on their victims!
  • And why poo can actually be really useful!

The perfect book for kids who like their science a little bit disgusting!

Series: Really Wild Science

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529537154

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Multiple-component retail product

Date Published: 09 April 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Neal Layton

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 124.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Nicola Davies, the Welsh Children's Laureate, is an award-winning author, whose many books for children include A First Book of Nature, A First Book of the Sea, Tiny, Lots, The Promise, King of the Sky, Ice Bear and Big Blue Whale. She graduated in zoology, studied whales and bats and then worked for the BBC Natural History Unit and was one of the original presenters of the Really Wild Show. In 2017, she became the first ever recipient of the SLAโ€™s Award for Outstanding Contribution to Information Books.

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