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Explains the science behind how the sense of smell and how the nose works, discusses the link between the brain and the sense of smell, examines the job of a professional sniffer, looks at the effects of aromas on moods, and answers the question of whether a nose can get tired.
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This book about the science of smells takes a funky subject and makes it fascinating --- and hilarious! It starts with the basics, from the reason why things stink to how our sense of smell works (hint: it has to do with the six million scent receptors way up inside our noses). Then come some specifics such as how and why smells are closely linked to memories, descriptions of some of the stinkiest stinks on Earth and information about the chemicals...
24) Martha stinks!
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When Martha rolls in garbage, she smells so bad that Helen's father refuses to let Martha back inside the house until she has a bath.
26) Lucy's lovey
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Lucy had seventeen doll babies but Smelly Baby was her favorite, so when the doll goes missing, Lucy is sad until it is returned and eventually, after taking her with her everywhere, becomes smellier than ever.
27) Sniff! sniff!
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Illustrations and minimal text reveal the thoughts of an energetic puppy as he busily sniffs his way in and around the house, and the reader can guess where the pup will be going when the page is turned.
29) Smelling things
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Simple text and photographs introduce the sense of smell. On oversize pages.
32) The Daily Sniff
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"Ted, a dog who gets his news each day by smelling out The Daily Sniff, investigates when his town is overcome by an usual odor, which turns out to be a skunk family"--
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"A dog's nose is 300 times more powerful than a human nose, so it's no wonder that dogs use their incredibly advanced sense of smell to do some very important jobs. Dorothy Hinshaw Patent explores the various ways specific dogs have put their super sniffing ability to use: from bedbug sniffers to explosive detectors to life-saving allergy detectors...and more. This dynamic photo-essay includes first-hand accounts from the people who work closely with...
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Everything about the sense of smell fascinates us, from its power to evoke memories to its ability to change our moods and influence our behavior. Yet because it is the least understood of the senses, myths abound. For example, contrary to popular belief, the human nose is almost as sensitive as the noses of many animals, including dogs; blind people do not have enhanced powers of smell; and perfumers excel at their jobs not because they have superior...
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"Kids will love learning so many fascinating facts about some of the stinkiest things on the planet! Did you know that some species of skunks do a handstand before they spray their stinky musk? Or that bearcat urine smells similar to...buttered popcorn? This book will focus on some of the smelliest things on the planet. A fun and super smelly activity is included!"--