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Description
This book introduces readers to creepy and crawly creatures that call landfills their home.
Quick Summary
If your kid is into gross science or loves learning about the weird side of nature, they'll probably get a kick out of this quick read about the creatures that make a home out of landfills. The book flips the usual "gross" angle into a mini safari, showing how rats, flies, beetles, and even clever gulls turn a pile of trash into a bustling neighborhood, and it throws in a few surprising facts about why those critters are actually helpful in breaking stuff down. The tone is friendly and a little silly, so even reluctant readers can zip through the 642 words without feeling overwhelmed, and the short chapters keep the momentum going like a game of "who can spot the weirdest bug" on a field trip. Parents will appreciate that it's more about curiosity than scary stuff just enough creepiness to spark interest, but nothing too graphic or unsettling for the K-3 crowd. If you've already enjoyed the goofy, fact-filled vibe of *The Diary of a Worm*, this feels like a natural next step into the world of waste-loving wildlife.