 | World of rot : learn all about the wriggly, slimy, super-cool decomposers we couldn't live without Author: Crow-Miller, Britt | |
| Price: $14.24 | ||
Summary:
Takes readers on a deep dive into the process of decay, from the science behind it to an up-close and personal look at the organisms that do the dirty work to make our planet livable. With a touch of humor and quirky full-color illustrations, kids will learn about the life-recycling system happening all around us-in the sea, in the soil, and even inside our own bodies.
Reviews:
School Library Journal (+) (08/16/24)
Booklist (09/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 09/01/2024 Crow-Miller presents a three-part study of the world of decomposers and how shed or dead organic material turns into usable material for living things. Like a Mary Roach book for the young, this deep dive into decomposition begins with “the what, when, and why of rot,” including what the world might look like if this process ceased. Part 2 presents observable examples of decomposition, including dry rot around the home and how aspects of rot, such as the smell, attract the right creatures to consume the decaying item while warding away whatever might become sickened. The final section profiles various decomposers (the “artists and magicians of decay”), categorizing them as saprotrophs, detritivores, or “support team” members. Besides delivering all this great science, the book is richly illustrated and in full color, looking almost like a child put together the layout using crayons. Maintaining a lighthearted and humorous tone throughout, Crow-Miller discusses the positive aspects of decomposition while acknowledging its yucky side. “Rotten Activities, Explorations & Experiments” rounds out this enticing paean to putrescence. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
