You may think that snot, mucus, and boogers are just plain gross, but they actually help your body by doing many important jobs.

If you've ever blown a snot rocket, had a cold, or picked your nose, you know that your nose is capable of amazing things.

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.

Shaira Morralla Was born in Argentina but raised in the United States since she was a baby. Her name in Arabic means "poetess" and she has been writing books like this one throughout her young life. This book is Shaira's first published work which she finished before graduating High School. She loves creative projects, music, art and is a podcast editor. Here is a little secret, her family calls her "hormiguita" which means "little ant" because she'd get so red when she cried as a baby, like a fire ant! Shaira is currently working on a few more children's books and exploring her creativity.

Presents an overview of what boogers are, the purpose they serve in the body, and how to dispose of them in a sanitary manner.

Billy's wild imagination gets him into trouble at school, but a creative writing contest could be the perfect opportunity for him to shine.

"Color photos and simple text describe body functions, such as gas, scabs, scars, and sweat"--