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What Do They Do With All That Poo?

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What Do They Do With All That Poo? by Jane Kurtz is a humorous and educational picture book that takes young readers on a journey through the zoo's less glamorous side: animal poo! From cube-shaped wombat droppings to tiny worm pellets, this book reveals the fascinating variety of animal waste and its surprising uses, including how it can end up in science labs and gardens.
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This lively and informative book is perfect for children curious about animals and nature, especially those with a sense of humour about the natural world. It suits early readers and makes a great read-aloud for families and classrooms exploring science and biology.

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Find out what happens to all of the poo at the zoo in this funny and factual picture book!

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There are so many different animals at the zoo, and they each make lots and lots (and sometimes LOTS!) of poo.

So what do zoos do with all of that poo?

This laugh-out-loud picture book explores all kinds of zoo poo, from cube-shaped wombat poo to teeny tiny worm droppings, and all of the places it ends up, including in science labs and your back garden!

Welcome to the wonderful world of poo! Take a whiff and learn something new...

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471182549

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 March 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Childrens Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Allison Black

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 279.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Jane Kurtzย was born in Portland, Oregon, but spent most of her childhood in Ethiopia. Jane speaks about being an author at schools and conferences and helped start Ethiopia Reads (EthiopiaReads.org), a nonprofit that has opened the first libraries for children in Ethiopia. She is the author of many books for children, includingย The Bone Wars, illustrated by Alexander Vidal;ย What Do They Do with All that Poo?, illustrated by Allison Black;ย Do Kangaroos Wear Seat Belts?,ย illustrated by Jane Manning;ย Anna Was Here;ย Clara the Triumphant Rhinoceros,ย illustrated by Claire Messer; and the American Girl bookย Lanie. ย  Allison Black is an illustrator and designer specializing in cute and colorful creations. Over the years Allison has developed an array of products, from Christmas ornaments to baby bedding, and has illustrated over 25 childrenโ€™s books.ย No matter what sheโ€™s creating, Allison always brings a little flair to each project with her bold illustration style, thoughtful design, and fanciful critters.ย Allison lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband, kids, and a menagerie of furry family members.

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