The Science of Snot and Phlegm: The Slimy Truth About Breathing (The Science of the Body)

Breathing is essential for life so you can't actually live without it.

Breathe in, breathe out ... We all do it, every day and every night. It brings oxygen (a gas in the air) into our lungs. We need oxygen to keep our brains and bodies working properly. Without it-without breathing-we would die very quickly! This breathtaking guide to breathing explores the process of breathing and how disgusting substances like mucus and snot have unexpected uses.

Fiona Macdonald studied history at Cambridge University, England, and at the University of East Anglia. She has taught in schools, adult education, and universities, and is the author of numerous books for children.