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Something Rotten : A Fresh Look at Roadkill by Heather L. Montgomery (2018, Hardcover)

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Something Rotten : A Fresh Look at Roadkill, Hardcover by Montgomery, Heather L.; O'Malley, Kevin (ILT), ISBN 1681199009, ISBN-13 9781681199009, Brand New, Free shipping in the US A completely gross and wholly compelling look at the scientific, artistic and culinary uses of roadkill reveals how the author, a wildlife researcher, uses roadkill to do medical studies, while others use it for trophies or even restaurant foods. Illustrated by the best-selling co-creator of the Miss Malarky series.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA

ISBN-101681199009

ISBN-139781681199009

eBay Product ID (ePID)242511980

Product Key Features

Book TitleSomething Rotten : a Freshlook at Roadkill

Number of Pages176 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2018

TopicScience & Nature / Zoology, Animals / General, Science & Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection

IllustratorYes, O'malley, Kevin

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction

AuthorHeather L. Montgomery

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight12.3 Oz

Item Length9.4 in

Item Width6.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2017-056223

Reviews"The discoveries that arise from our flattened fauna will amaze you! . . . For all the literal blood and guts. . . there's nothing rotten about this book--it's a keeper." - Starred review, Kirkus Reviews "With wry humor, gory detail, and great enthusiasm, . . . this book is not for the faint of heart, but be prepared to laugh along the way and to learn a lot. . . Sure to be a hit among students. A top addition to STEM collections." - Starred review, School Library Journal ". . . [A]n extremely interesting treatise about roadkill and how it affects all our lives. . . . Montgomery inspires curiosity, asks excellent questions, and makes science and investigating roadkill fascinating to learn." - Starred review, School Library Connection ". . . [B]udding naturalists or eco-activists will find it a smashing read." - Booklist, "The discoveries that arise from our flattened fauna will amaze you! . . . For all the literal blood and guts. . . there's nothing rotten about this book--it's a keeper." -- Kirkus Reviews "With wry humor, gory detail, and great enthusiasm, . . . this book is not for the faint of heart, but be prepared to laugh along the way and to learn a lot. . . Sure to be a hit among students. A top addition to STEM collections." -- School Library Journal ". . . [A]n extremely interesting treatise about roadkill and how it affects all our lives. . . . Montgomery inspires curiosity, asks excellent questions, and makes science and investigating roadkill fascinating to learn." -- School Library Connection ". . . [B]udding naturalists or eco-activists will find it a smashing read. " -- Booklist, "The discoveries that arise from our flattened fauna will amaze you! . . . For all the literal blood and guts. . . there's nothing rotten about this book--it's a keeper." -- Starred review, Kirkus Reviews "With wry humor, gory detail, and great enthusiasm, . . . this book is not for the faint of heart, but be prepared to laugh along the way and to learn a lot. . . Sure to be a hit among students. A top addition to STEM collections." -- Starred review, School Library Journal ". . . [A]n extremely interesting treatise about roadkill and how it affects all our lives. . . . Montgomery inspires curiosity, asks excellent questions, and makes science and investigating roadkill fascinating to learn." -- Starred review, School Library Connection ". . . [B]udding naturalists or eco-activists will find it a smashing read. " -- Booklist

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal591.7/14

SynopsisWhen Heather L. Montgomery sees a rattlesnake flattened on the side of the road, her first instinct is to pick it up and dissect it--she's always wanted to see how a snake's fangs retract when they close their mouths, and it's not exactly safe to poke around in a live reptile's mouth. A wildlife researcher with a special penchant for the animals that litter the roadways, Heather isn't satisfied with dissecting just one snake. Her fascination with roadkill sets her off on a journey from her own backyard and the roadways of the American South to scientists and kids in labs and homes across the globe. From biologists who use the corpses of Tasmanian devils to investigate cures for a contagious cancer, to a scientist who discovered a whole new species of bird from a single wing left behind, to a boy rebuilding animal bodies from the bones up, to a restaurant that serves up animal remnants, Heather discovers that death is just the beginning for these creatures. This engaging narrative nonfiction is an eye-opening and irreverent look at the dead and dying animals that we pass by without a second thought--as well as a fascinating insight to the scientific research process., A completely gross and totally compelling book about the author's journey to understand roadkill. * "There's nothing rotten about this book-it's a keeper." - Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "A top addition to STEM collections." - School Library Journal , starred review * "Makes science and investigating roadkill fascinating." - School Library Connection , starred review An ALA Notable book An Orbis Pictus Recommended title A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection A VOYA Nonfiction Honor title A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year When Heather L. Montgomery sees a rattlesnake flattened on the side of the road, her first instinct is to pick it up and dissect it--she's always wanted to see how a snake's fangs retract when they close their mouths, and it's not exactly safe to poke around in a live reptile's mouth. A wildlife researcher with a special penchant for the animals that litter the roadways, Heather isn't satisfied with dissecting just one snake. Her fascination with roadkill sets her off on a journey from her own backyard and the roadways of the American South to scientists and kids in labs and homes across the globe. From biologists who use the corpses of Tasmanian devils to investigate cures for a contagious cancer, to a scientist who discovered a whole new species of bird from a single wing left behind, to a boy rebuilding animal bodies from the bones up, to a restaurant that serves up animal remnants, Heather discovers that death is just the beginning for these creatures. Dig into this eye-opening and irreverent look at the dead and dying animals that we pass by without a second thought. Read Something Rotten if you're looking for: -a fresh, funny, engaging book packed with firsthand research -a book that shows the scientific method in action -approachable, inviting, high-interest nonfiction -the voice of "the female Bill Nye," or Mary Roach for kids

LC Classification NumberQL49.M79237 2018