That S Disgusting

"A lively look at all things revolting." —New York Times Book Review Why do we watch horror movies? What is the best way to persuade someone to quit smoking? And what on earth is the appeal of competitive eating? In this lively, colorful book, Rachel Herz answers these questions and more, shedding light on an incredible range of human traits—from food preferences and sexual attraction to moral codes and political ideology—by examining them through the lens of a fascinating subject: disgust. Combining lucid scientific explanations and fascinating research with a healthy dose of humor, That’s Disgusting illuminates issues that are central to our lives: love, hate, fear, empathy, prejudice, humor, and happiness.

Opens for discussion behaviors a small child might entertain, including sculpting with cat poop and eating worms.

This audacious little book for children ages three and up is a catalog of "don'ts" sure to make kids squirm and squeal with delight--and parents laugh out loud. Jumping down the stairs, sticking your fingers in a fan, swallowing thumbtacks...That's Dangerous!

Gathers over 1,000 disgusting stories and fascinating facts on such subjects as freaks, breasts, celebrity pukers, castration, and enemas and high colonics

Want to learn more about the nasty side of nature? Food that will make you loose your lunch? Foul facts, icky information, and sidebars that are guaranteed to make your stomach churn.

While you might not like feeling disgusted, the feeling of disgust has helped humans a lot! This is an engaging book for middle primary readers. Proceeds from this sale benefit not for profit organisation Library For All, helping children around the world learn to read. 8-10 years

From lizards that shoot blood from their eyes to giant flowers that smell like rotting flesh, this series uncovers the ugly, gross, and disgusting world around us. You'll love learning the slimy, smelly details of these utterly repulsive topics.