Publisher's Synopsis
"Did you know. . . that California Halibuts, those silly looking, sideways swimming sand dwellers, have one eye that moves to the other side of their heads? Eeewww!! That's Yucky! But hey, it's okay. Just imagine if it weren't that way! The authors go on to explain the benefits of having two eyes on one side if you happen to live at the bottom of the sea. Nature's Yucky 4 highlights creepy behaviors and disgusting facts about 16 creatures of the sea and seashore, including lightning whelks, sharknose gobies, and donkey dung sea cucumbers. Younger children will love having the book read aloud to them with its alliteration and repeating refrain, while older children and adults will appreciate the in-depth information contained in the Fun Facts section. The most yucky information in the book, however, is the discussion about plastic in the world's oceans and its effect on sea turtles, dolphins, and other creatures. Readers of the Nature's
