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Earwax Is So Gross! (Things That Gross Me Out!)

by Lynda Arnez

Book Details

Publisher:Gareth Stevens Publishing
Published:2025-07-30
Format:paperback
Language:en
ISBN:1482471396

Reading Info

Age Range:7-12

About This Book

Sometimes earwax buildup is so bad, a person can't hear from their ear! But this yellow-brown substance plays an important role in the ear. Whether crumbly or waxy, earwax is pretty interesting for kids to check out. In this book, they find out how and why their body makes earwax as well as how to properly deal with it--and it might not be in the way they thing! A diagram and full-color photographs aid comprehension of the approachable text.

Our Review

This engaging science book tackles one of childhood's most fascinating bodily functions with both humor and factual precision, exploring how earwax forms and why our bodies produce this sticky substance. Through clear diagrams and vivid close-up photographs, young readers discover the surprising purpose of earwax in protecting our ear canals from dirt and germs. The accessible text explains the different types of earwax and delivers crucial health information about proper ear care in terms children can easily understand. This educational approach transforms something potentially embarrassing into a legitimate subject of scientific curiosity.

What sets this biology book apart is its perfect balance of gross-out appeal and genuine learning, making it ideal for reluctant readers who respond to humor-based science topics. The combination of eye-catching visuals and straightforward explanations helps demystify bodily processes while teaching important hygiene habits. Children who love learning about the human body through its weirder functions will find this both entertaining and informative, likely sparking further interest in human anatomy. This clever treatment of a taboo topic turns what grosses kids out into what gets them excited about science.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction