Gross Factopia!: Follow the Trail of 400 Foul Facts by Paige Towler (English) Ha

Description: Gross Factopia! by Paige Towler, Andy Smith, Britannica Group In this disgustingly marvelous world, you will discover facts about smelly sports, weird world records, rank rodents, vile Victorians, horrible medicine, gory gastronomy, and more--all of which are connected in unexpected and hilarious ways! FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this disgustingly marvelous world, you will discover facts about smelly sports, weird world records, rank rodents, vile Victorians, horrible medicine, gory gastronomy, and more--all of which are connected in unexpected and hilarious ways!Did you know that sloths poop only once a week? Or that poop from crocodiles was sometimes used as makeup in ancient Rome? Or that ancient Romans sometimes purchased vials of gladiator sweat? Or that apes and monkeys sweat from their armpits just like humans do? Welcome to Gross FACTopia!, a wonderland of fantastically foul facts, all of which are verified by Encyclopaedia Britannica! Every fact in this book is linked to the next in an ingenious trail of information, where you will slither from topic to topic in surprising and stomach-churning ways. Sometimes your path branches, and you can catapult forwards or creep backwards to a totally different (but still connected) part of the book. Follow your curiosity (and your nose) through this ridiculously revolting world of facts!Includes an index. Author Biography Paige Towler is an author and editor based in Washington, D.C. A former editor for National Geographic Kids Books, she writes poetry about animals doing yoga, weird facts about the world, and silly stories about snakes and bats.Andy Smith is an award-winning illustrator, and studied illustration at the University of Brighton and the Royal College of Art, London. His work combines illustration and typography to create images that have humor, energy, and optimism executed with a handmade, hand-printed, tactile feel. He lives by the sea in Hastings, East Sussex, UK. Review Selected for The Childrens Book Councils Hot off the Press List: September 2022 Selected for the Childrens Book Committees Spring 2023 Showcase: Spring Into a New You Promotional "Headline" In this disgustingly marvelous world, you will discover facts about smelly sports, weird world records, rank rodents, vile Victorians, horrible medicine, gory gastronomy, and more--all of which are connected in unexpected and hilarious ways! Description for Sales People The third book in the bestselling FACTopia series, which has sold over 60,000 copies to date. Every one of the 400 facts in this book is linked, and you can choose your own path through this delightfully disgusting web of information. Makes connections between a vast range of topics, including revolting Rome, terrible toilets, icky insects, unusual foods, stinky animals, malodorous Middle Ages, slimy sea creatures, and more. Features more than 300 fabulously witty color illustrations and photographs. Details ISBN191375068X Author Britannica Group Short Title Gross FACTopia! Pages 208 Language English Year 2022 Illustrator Andy Smith ISBN-10 191375068X ISBN-13 9781913750688 Publication Date 2022-09-06 Imprint Britannica Books Subtitle Follow the Trail of 400 Foul Facts Series Number 3 Publisher Britannica Books Series Factopia! Format Hardcover DEWEY 031.02 Audience Children / Juvenile Illustrations Illustrations Audience Age 8-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137036041;

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