Central Kansas Library System

Introductiory text explains the function and experience of the sense of smell.

Text and photographs present smells found in a bakery, shoe store, garden, and around the house.

Discusses the sense which enables some animals to detect their prey, search for food, signal danger, or find their way back to where they had been long ago.

Text and illustrations present interesting smells. Included is a short scientific explanation of our sense of smell, with a diagram of the nose.

"Readers will discover how detection dogs are able to use their noses to find everything from people, both alive and dead, to explosives to ... whale poop. These working dogs work to please, work to play, and work for love."--

"Kids will love learning so many fascinating facts about some of the stinkiest things on the planet! Did you know that some species of skunks do a handstand before they spray their stinky musk? Or that bearcat urine smells similar to...buttered popcorn? This book will focus on some of the smelliest things on the planet. A fun and super smelly activity is included!"--