This is a look at the nasty side of science. It examines such grim facts as where food goes after it is eaten, what happens when a boil bursts, why dead people need a haircut, and which animals live on our eyelashes. The book covers the secrets of strange scientists, and how to diagnose deadly diseases. There are fact files, quizzes and teacher tests.

 

This book was recognised by the Science Books Award.

This book is part of a book series called Horrible Science .

There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published 1996 by Scholastic .

Nick Arnold is a British writer of science books for children.