Rotten!: Vultures, Beetles, Slime, and Nature's Other Decomposers

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A funny and fact-filled look at decomposition in all of its slimy glory, illustrated withdazzling full-color art by Gilbert Ford. Vultures, fungi, dung beetles, and more aid in this fascinating and sometimes smelly aspect of the life cycle thats right under our noses.

Whats that terrible smell Its the revolting scent of rot. But being rotten isnt necessarily bad. If nothing ever rotted, nothing new could live.

Decomposition may seem like the last stop on the food chain, but its 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 oceaneven in your stomach and between your teeth! From vultures and sharksto bacteria, maggots, mushrooms, and more, discover the dirty rotten truth about one of natures most fascinating processes.

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"Thankfully, most stuff rots. This colorfully illustrated effort is aimed at a grade school audience that's sure to be appreciative of an oft-stinky subject."--Kirkus "Rot in all its forms is on delightfully disgusting display in this introduction to decomposition."--School Library Journal "Even readers who dont buy the claim that "decomposition can seem . . . almost magical will come away appreciating how artfully nature moves in cycles."--Booklist "Librarians who are decomposing their science collections in the interest of promoting fresh growth will want to take a look at this title."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Author Bio

Anita Sanchez is fascinated by plants that no one loves. Her books include Rotten!, Monkey Business, and nonfiction picture book Hello, Puddle! She lives in Amsterdam, NY. Gilbert Ford's illustrations have appeared in magazines, newspapers, toys, advertisements, and books, including Mr. Ferris and His Wheel and Rotten! He lives in Ridgeland, MS.