Heather L Montgomery

"Sure, poop is disgusting, but it's also packed with potential. This uniquely crafted narrative nonfiction invites readers to follow the author into science labs, forests, hospitals, and landfills as she asks: Who uses poo? One scientist trained a dog to track elephant dung to better understand their birthing patterns. Another discovered that mastodon poop from eons ago is the reason we enjoy pumpkin pie today. And every week, some folks deliver their...

When Heather L. Montgomery sees a rattlesnake flattened on the side of the road, her first instinct is to pick it up and dissect it--she's always wanted to see how a snake's fangs retract when they close their mouths, and it's not exactly safe to poke around in a live reptile's mouth. A wildlife researcher with a special penchant for the animals that litter the roadways, Heather isn't satisfied with dissecting just one snake. Her fascination with...

"Follow the scientists, around the world and into their labs, who are studying animals and the germs that attack them."--

Describes rattlesnakes including their characteristics, habitats, and defense mechanisms.

In a question-and-answer format, this book describes how different parts of the body work.

If you have questions about snakes, this book has the answers. Learn all about snakes with this informational book.

"Labels common stories about mummies as fact or fiction and teaches readers how to tell the difference between truth and rumors"--Provided by publisher.