Weaponizing Poop

Weaponizing Poop

Author: Jeff Mapua

Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC

Published: 2017-12-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0766090965

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Bows and arrows, firearms, missiles and poop? The progress of invention marches forward through time as humans discover a new material to use in the manufacturing of weapons. People have a history of utilizing excrement for various uses. This book takes a look at this interesting development of warfare, and the redefinition of just what a stink bomb is. Investigating the elements of feces will shine a light on the effectiveness and possible danger posed by what we are all too happy to flush away. This memorable and accessible book is one that readers are sure to enjoy.


Turning Poop into Power Fuel

Turning Poop into Power Fuel

Author: Clara MacCarald

Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC

Published: 2017-12-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0766091007

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Imagine stopping at a gas station, and filling your car with...poop. Fuel made from poop may sound like science fiction, but it's already science fact. This engrossingly gross book explores the powerful possibilities. We'll discover how scientists are learning to make renewable fuels from something that most people are happy to get rid of. Unlike fossil fuels, poop is cheap, it's plentiful, and it's everywhere we are. Whether it's to the store, or all the way to Mars, poop is going places.


Everything I Know about Poop

Everything I Know about Poop

Author: Jaume Copons

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 9780228100836

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Everything I Know About Poop gives parents an innovative and fun way to help their toddlers achieve toilet-training success, especially the stubborn ones. It uses a hilarious story and charming drawings to engage kids and help them understand, verbalize and accept that people need to poop, animals need to poop, we all need to poop!


Turning Poop into Power

Turning Poop into Power

Author: Alexis Burling

Publisher: ABDO

Published: 2019-08-01

Total Pages: 51

ISBN-13: 1532173199

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People and farm animals make a lot of poop every day. Poop is often an untapped source for energy and fuel. Some people hope it will become popular as a sustainable energy source. Turning Poop Into Power looks at how poop becomes energy and the benefits of using it for heating and electricity. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.


Poop Cures

Poop Cures

Author: Ellen Lawrence

Publisher: Bearport Publishing

Published: 2017-08-01

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 1684028515

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Why did medieval physicians fill a patient’s nostrils with hog’s dung? Can eating camel poop really help cure dysentery? And why are 21st-century doctors carrying out fecal transplants on patients with serious digestive problems? We often think of poop as yucky and dirty, but since ancient times, doctors have explored how it can be used as a treatment for illnesses and injuries. This new Science Slam! title will engross readers—and gross them out! Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of an early elementary audience, this colorful, fact-filled book gives readers a chance not only to learn, but also to develop their powers of observation and critical thinking. With fascinating photographs and surprising, high-interest facts about a material that we don’t usually read about, the book makes learning about excrement poop-sitively amazing!


Poop Power

Poop Power

Author: Ellen Lawrence

Publisher: Bearport Publishing

Published: 2017-08-01

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 168402854X

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How is yak dung turned into fuel for cooking in Tibet? Can manure from dairy farms really be used to produce electricity? And could your car one day be powered by your own family’s poop? With plenty of poop being produced every day, many people around the world are using this unwanted material as fuel to create energy. This new Science Slam! title will engross readers—and gross them out! Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of an early elementary audience, this colorful, fact-filled book gives readers a chance not only to learn, but also to develop their powers of observation and critical thinking. With fascinating photographs and surprising, high-interest facts about a material that we don’t usually read about, the book makes learning about excrement poop-sitively amazing!


Staying Safe with Healthy Habits

Staying Safe with Healthy Habits

Author: Julie Murray

Publisher: ABDO

Published: 2020-08-01

Total Pages: 27

ISBN-13: 1098205685

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This title explains what a virus is, what a coronavirus is, and how it spreads. The rest of the title is dedicated to explaining simple ways kids can stay healthy, like eating a nutrient-rich snack, getting lots of sleep, exercising by playing outside, and—of course—washing their hands! Complete with inviting photos and images, bolded glossary terms, and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.


Poop's Many Uses

Poop's Many Uses

Author: Ellen Lawrence

Publisher: Bearport Publishing

Published: 2017-08-01

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 1684028558

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How is elephant, panda, and sheep poop turned into paper? Can seabird droppings really be used to make explosives? And why are coffee beans that pass through the digestive system of a small furry animal the most expensive in the world? Poop might be considered a waste product, but many people around the world see no reason to let it go to waste. As yucky as it might seem, poop can actually have many unexpected uses. This new Science Slam! title will engross readers—and gross them out! Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of an early elementary audience, this colorful, fact-filled book gives readers a chance not only to learn, but also to develop their powers of observation and critical thinking. With fascinating photographs and surprising, high-interest facts about a material that we don’t usually read about, the book makes learning about excrement poop-sitively amazing!


If You are a Kaka, You Eat Doo-doo

If You are a Kaka, You Eat Doo-doo

Author: Sara Martel

Publisher: Tilbury House Nature Book

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780884484882

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Poop as shields. Poop as weapons. Poop as food. These are just some of the many ways that wild animals use poop in nature.


Don't Touch That!

Don't Touch That!

Author: Jeff Day

Publisher: Chicago Review Press

Published: 2008-06

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13: 1556529724

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Offering helpful, humor-laced advice on how to avoid getting stung, bit, poked, jabbed, or poisoned--and what to do if it happens--this guide explains everything from rashes to anaphylaxis, tetanus to spider bites, and cat-scratch fever to rabies, all in kid-friendly language. A strong foundation in biology grounds the discussion, which explains how certain plants and animals can be dangerous and reveals medical information on the physical reactions they can produce. The topical trivia and goofy puns make learning fun both in the classroom and at home.