Rotten!: Vultures, Beetles, Slime, and Nature's Other Decomposers
About this ebook
What’s that terrible smell? It’s the revolting scent of rot. But being rotten isn’t necessarily bad. If nothing ever rotted, nothing new could live.
Decomposition may seem like the last stop on the food chain, but it’s just the beginning. When dead plants and animals decay, they give life to a host of other creatures, and each one helps ecosystems thrive.
Decomposition happens in the forest, the ocean—even in your stomach and between your teeth! From vultures and sharks to bacteria, maggots, mushrooms, and more, discover the dirty rotten truth about one of nature’s most fascinating processes.
About the author
Anita Sanchez is an environmental educator and the award-winning author of many nonfiction books for children, including Itch!: Everything You Didn't Want to Know About What Makes You Scratch, Rotten!: Vultures, Beetles, Slime, and Nature's Other Decomposers, and Hello, Puddle! Visit Anita online at anitasanchez.com.
Gilbert Ford is the illustrator of picture books such as Mr. Ferris and Wheel and Soldier Song, as well as numerous covers for novels for young readers. His illustrations have appeared in books, magazines, newspapers, toys, billboards, and advertisements. Visit Gilbert online at gilbertford.com.
