Boyer, C. (2012). That's Gross!: Icky Facts That Will Test Your Gross-out Factor. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic.
Hats off to Crispin Boyer! It must have taken a lot of time to find all the disgusting facts included in That's Gross, not to mention deciding how to organize and present them. Whoever designed this book was a master. The graphics are bold, colourful and easy to navigate. As well as the images, titles in bold and colourful fonts on each page give a clue to the type of information found there. This is certainly a feast for the eyes as well as the brain. Trivia hunters will be thrilled. Boyer plays up the gross factor without becoming too gory or taking anything 'over the top'. The "happy place" page (with a rainbow, rollercoaster and ice cream) included near the beginning of the book as a refuge for the eyes (and brain) when you get too grossed out is a clever touch. Full of up-to-date scientific facts from history, nature, media, and everyday life, this book is a sure winner for those middle grade trivia seekers who also enjoy the thrill of a good gross-out.
Intermediate
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