Rude Science: Everything You've Always Wanted to Know by Stefan Gates - Kids Non Fiction - Hardback

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Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Hardback. ISBN: 9781787136403. Publisher: Quadrille Publishing. Age Range: 9-12. Overview. Rude Science is a hilarious and fact-packed dive into the bodily functions everyone is curious about but too embarrassed to ask about. Written by broadcaster and quirkologist Stefan Gates, this hardback explores snot, ear wax, toe cheese, nipples and more, blending genuine science with laugh-out-loud humour. Perfect for curious kids, reluctant readers and gross-fact fans alike, it turns everyday biology into an unforgettable, giggle-inducing adventure that makes learning feel like the best kind of mischief.. About the Book. Following on from his bestselling Fartology, Stefan Gates turns his inquisitive eye to the rest of the human body's weirder workings in Rude Science. This isn't your average biology textbook — it's a cheeky, fact-dense romp through the substances and functions that fascinate (and slightly disgust) us all. Readers will discover exactly how much snot a person produces in a single day, why men have nipples despite never needing them, what ear wax is actually for, and the truthful, slightly stomach-churning science behind toe cheese. Gates has a gift for making genuinely useful science education feel like the naughtiest, funniest secret you've ever been let in on. Every page combines solid research with bold illustrations, quirky trivia boxes and Gates's trademark irreverent voice, encouraging kids to see their own bodies as a source of endless scientific wonder rather than embarrassment. It's the kind of book that gets passed around classrooms and dinner tables, sparking conversations (and giggles) that stick. As a hardback, it's built to survive repeated reading, endless sharing between siblings and friends, and pride of place on any bookshelf. Whether bought as a stand-alone gift or to sit alongside Gates's other bestsellers like Fartology, Dogology and Catology, Rude Science delivers exactly what fans expect: real science, genu