Why Farts Stink and Other Gross Science for Kids: Stinky, Slimy, Sticky, and Silly Trivia for Kids

Dive into a fascinating world of weird but true stories and gross, yucky, stinky, smelly, slimy, and sticky facts about STEM, history, the human body, animals, and more!

Have you ever wondered which animal poops the most, or which animal poops the least? Have you ever thought about why some farts smell and others don't? These are just some of the crazy questions answered in this revolting and riveting trivia book for kids ages 8-12. Readers will be saying "yuck" but turning the pages for more fun facts on:

• Boogers, burps, and BO

• Gross but true stories from history and science

• Freaky tidbits about animals, from their anatomy to their diets

• Disgusting details from pop culture around the world

• And more!

This is a perfect gag gift, bathroom reader, or present for curious kids who are always on the hunt for more wild information they can use to impress friends, teachers, and family.

Author: Annie Christenson
Publisher: Ulysses Press
Published: 04/28/2026
Pages: 152
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 8.44h x 5.44w x 0.56d
ISBN: 9781646048861
Audience: Ages 9-12

About the Author
Annie Christenson is a writer and editor with a lifelong obsession with words. She's a Midwest native living in Oregon with rescue dogs and a wall of bookshelves. After working as a New Age book editor, she transitioned into the world of freelancing, writing articles for sites like Eater, MyDomaine, Forbes, and many others. She holds a BA in English from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. This is her fifth nonfiction book. You can see more of her work at annieburdickfreelance.com.