Instructions for a variety of simple experiments that illustrate some of the more disgusting aspects of human physiology. Also includes related activities and experiments. It's the perfect recipe! Sylvia Branzei's wildly disgusting scientific facts and Jack Keely's zany, totally gross art come together in the latest reissue for the best-selling Grossology series. In the spirit of stealth learning, the kid-friendly grossness of Hands-On Grossology invites teachers and kids to enjoy and learn science from a wide range of really gross experiments. Budding grossologists will be able to get their hands dirty on over 40 projects like: Pee pee capacity; The peristalsis Pinch; Homemade deodorant; Fake snot; The Spit-O-Matic. Hands-On Grossology is perfect for the grossologists ages 8 and up.

Fake grossness: Peristalsis pinch -- Fake blisters -- Fake wounds -- Phony poo -- Belch model -- Bogus blood -- S'not snot -- Fake edible barf -- Fake dookie cookies -- Your personal gross experiments: Pee pee capacity -- Spit-o-matic -- Spit works -- Great wax detector -- Oily skin test -- Burp-o-matic -- Stench quenchers (a.k.a. deodorants) Perfumed and colorful pee -- Scab watch -- Plaque check -- Heat off! -- Every breath you take -- Decay-a-day -- Booger-picking survey -- Toilet paper testing -- Living roach motel -- Moldy bread -- Sour milk -- Grow your own bacteria -- Owl pellets -- Pet slime molds -- Snail slime -- Important note to teachers -- Gross glossary -- Other tasteful offerings from Planet Dexter's grossology series.