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Jimmy Sniffles is allergic--to danger. A bag of diamonds is missing from the jewelry stores, and Jimmy, with his super-snotty schnozz, saves the day.

When young witches come of age they get to choose their own grown-up witch nose! But no nose seems quite right for the young witch, Grizelda. Will she find the perfect one?

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...

Provides an introduction to animal noses, and explains how they work, and how different animals use them.

Describes the various ways different animals use their mouths and noses.

Examines animal beaks and noses and the ways these body parts have adapted to help animals survive.

When his finger gets stuck in his nose, Parker finds out that his nose-picking habit makes it hard for him to take part in other fun activities.

One morning Jason wakes up to find something missing--his nose. He follows Montague, his nose, to Nose Island, where a he is leading a nose rebellion. Can Jason foil the nose rebellion? And will he convince his nose to get back on his face?

Explains the parts of the nose, its functions in connection with smelling and breathing, and the power and importance of the sense of smell in people and other animals.