Age range 5 to 9 A delightfully disgusting and scientific look at boogers and how they can get us out of sticky situations! Snot might seem disgusting, but it's actually (s)not! In fact, it defends our bodies and keeps us healthy by trapping viruses and bacteria in its sticky web. Finally giving mucus the recognition it deserves, The Secret Life of Boogers pulls back the curtain and reveals snot as the superhero it really is. Readers both young and old will delight in this snarky look at the science of boogers while they learn about the countless important roles snot plays in our bodies. 'Gross-out science lovers will be pleased with this pick.' -- Kirkus Reviews.