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Noxious Nature

Name: Noxious Nature
ISBN: 9780199105779

By Mary Gribbin

Could disgusting smells be nature’s cleverest secret weapons—and why do some flowers stink?

funny · fascinating · informative · quirky

Genres

Non-fiction Nature Humour

What is Noxious Nature about?

Why do some flowers smell sweet while others stink? Why do animals release foul odours, and how can a terrible smell save a creature’s life? Noxious Nature explores the surprising science of smells in the natural world. From rainforest plants and pungent flowers to animals with disgusting defences and clever chemical lures, this lively guide reveals how scents help living things attract mates, find food and stay safe. Packed with fascinating facts, humorous illustrations and scratch-and-sniff surprises.

About the author

Mary Gribbin is a writer who helps young readers discover the wonders of science. She has co-written books with her husband, John Gribbin, including The Science of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials and Richard Feynman: A Life in Science. Her books explore exciting ideas about space, time, nature and famous scientists in a friendly way.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

1999

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