Don’t Waste the Poop!: Ready-to-Read Level 2

K-Gr 2–Poop is gross, but also super funny! While many people don’t like to talk about poop, kids will find it entertaining to learn more about this smelly but useful substance. This scientific nonfiction text, which is written in a fun and easy-to-read way, teaches kids all about the many uses of feces in the animal kingdom. For example, readers will learn that dung beetles cannot live without eating poop and require the nutrients from poop to survive, which is clearly how they got their name. Also, the sperm whale will poop when scared or attacked and spin it to create a “poop-nado” of sorts. Young readers will belly laugh at the different types and uses of feces in the wild. Playful images match the fun and silly tone of the book. A full glossary of “poop” words is included, as well as informational text on how poop not only helps the animal kingdom, but the planet as a whole.