Bibliograph

Rotten!, vultures, beetles, slime : and nature's other decomposers, by Anita Sanchez ; illustrated by Gilbert Ford

Type

Label

Rotten!, vultures, beetles, slime : and nature's other decomposers, by Anita Sanchez ; illustrated by Gilbert Ford

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

For ages 7+ years

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Rotten!

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

by Anita Sanchez ; illustrated by Gilbert Ford

Sub title

vultures, beetles, slime : and nature's other decomposers

Summary

What's that terrible smell? It's the revolting scent of rot. But being rotten isn't necessarily bad. If nothing ever rotted, nothing new could live. Decomposition may seem like the last stop on the food chain, but it's just the beginning. When dead plants and animals decay, they give life to a host of other creatures, and each one helps ecosystems thrive. Decomposition happens in the forest, the ocean - even in your stomach and between your teeth! From vultures and sharks to bacteria, maggots, mushrooms, and more, discover the dirty rotten truth about one of nature's most fascinating processes

Target audience

primary

Contributor