Language: G; Mature Content: PG
(bodily functions); Violence: G
BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS –
ADVISABLE
APPEAL TO: SEVERAL
In a very conversational tone,
this book covers facts about urine (for which the author agrees to “use the
term pee” and invites the reader to say a couple of expressions to get
used to it) - what it is composed of, how it is produced and expelled from the
body, and how it interacts with our environment, especially the ocean. Each of
the nine chapters is titled with a question which is then answered with text
and sidebars and illustrated with black-and-white drawings and several hands-on
experiments to try at home. Many academic terms are introduced (unfortunately
without any pronunciation keys) and explained. Middle grade readers will find
many fascinating facts about urine, the renal system, sources of pee in the
ocean, the importance of oceans, sources of ocean pollutants, and what can be
done to minimize ocean pollution. Curious minds will be well rewarded with this
offering.
Reviewer: P.K. Foster, MLS,
elementary school teacher-librarian
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