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There are many strange foods out there that don't sound appetizing at first. From rotting shark meat to fried spiders, there’s sure to be something that can test the strength of your stomach. More →

Not all plants smell as sweet as a rose. Carrion flowers smell like rotting flesh to attract flies and other pollinators. Others, like the Venus flytrap and Nepenthes truncata, actually eat… More →

The human body does not always have the best manners. It makes farting and belching noises, spews and sweats, and lets boogers and earwax build up. Learn about gross body functions in this… More →

Get ready to be grossed out! Young readers will need a strong stomach to digest this nauseating series. Packed with outrageous facts about revolting animals, bugs, and more, these books are… More →

Long antennae, armored bodies, and legs—lots and lots of legs. From cockroaches to centipedes, beetles to lice, there are many of bugs that give people the creeps. Squirm your way through… More →

Some animals do some really gross things. Horned toads shoot blood out of their eyes, turkey vultures vomit in self-defense, and skunks spray their nasty-smelling mist more than ten feet!… More →

Do you avoid cleaning your room? Just imagine cleaning up garbage, crime scenes, or even septic tanks for your job! They may not be glamorous, but these jobs need to be done. Discover more… More →

Explore the components of a healthy lifestyle through MyPlate, the USDA’s latest model of nutrition . This series introduces young readers to the five major food groups and how they fit in… More →