Describes how animal and human waste can become fossilized, and how sciencists can use these fossils to learn about the diet and way of life of dinosaurs, other prehistoric animals. and early humans.
Describes how animals and humans use manure as a weapon, including to make poisoned arrows in ancient times and punji sticks in Vietnam, and discusses the role of guano in early explosives, the dangers of pet excrement, and biological warfare.
Describes how human waste can be turned into a source of fuel, as used by traditional peoples and as modern biogas and other products, and discusses using it as a power source in space and at a possible Mars colony.
Describes how animals and humans use manure as a readily available and environmentally friendly building material, including both traditional peoples and a modern Japanese company, and discusses using waste matter as fertilizer.
Describes manure as an ingredient in ancient medical treatments and the use of modern fecal microbiota transplants for Clostridium difficile infections and other conditions, and discusses veterinary and cosmetic uses.
One of the amazing things poop can do is create beautiful white sandy beaches. Scientists have discovered that around 70 percent of white sand found on beaches comes from parrotfish poop. Parrotfish have bird-like beaks that can bite off pieces of coral. They chew the coral into tiny particles, digest the algae that grows on it, and poop out what they no longer need; streams of white coral sand. This fascinating book will help readers understand the...
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