Have you ever wondered why we have hair and fingernails? What happens when a boil bursts-and what is a boil, anyway? What's the point of all the wacky, bloody, gruesome bits that make up the human body? Blood, Bones, and Body Bits puts the human body under the microscope to show you just how everything fits together. You'll learn frightful facts about bones, guts, and more. You'll find out how scientists diagnose weird and deadly diseases, and learn...

Explores the world of chemistry, focusing on the funny, fascinating, and horrible aspects. Examples include why glass eyes aren't really made of glass, what would make the worst stink bomb ever, and how to make your own toothpaste. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.

Why do vultures have bald heads? What kind of frog lives in a toilet?, How do vampire bats slurp blood? Get the awful answers in nasty nature. (From back cover).

Lets you discover who made false teeth for an elephant; where you can find dragons with bad breath; and, which scientist ate a poisonous snake for dinner. This book also features grizzly bears, facts about wolves and some savage shark stories.

This work helps you find out what happens if you go too close to a black hole and how flies tell the time. With a fantastic new cover look and extraorrible bits at the back of the book, this best-selling title is sure to be a huge hit with a new generation of "Horrible Science" readers.