Everything about the sense of smell fascinates us, from its power to evoke memories to its ability to change our moods and influence our behavior. Yet because it is the least understood of the senses, myths abound. For example, contrary to popular belief, the human nose is almost as sensitive as the noses of many animals, including dogs; blind people do not have enhanced powers of smell; and perfumers excel at their jobs not because they have superior...

Four curious martians travel to an amusement park on Earth in search of the smelliest smells to bring back to Planet Moop.

"Why is our sense of smell so under-appreciated? We tend to think of smell as a vestigial remnant of our pre-human past, doomed to gradual extinction, and we go to great lengths to eliminate smells from our environment, suppressing body odour, bad breath and other smells. Living in a relatively odour-free environment has numbed us to the importance that smells have always had in human history and culture. In this major new book Robert Muchembled...

When cheerful Ruth the rabbit tries to share with grumpy Bruce the bear the wonderful smells of spring, they discover that spring stinks.

"Plants have long harnessed the chemical characteristics of aromatic compounds to shape the world around them. Frankincense resin from the genus Boswellia seals injured tissues and protects trees from invading pathogens. Jasmine produces a molecule called linalool that attracts pollinating moths with its flowery scent. Tobacco uses a similarly sweet-smelling compound called benzyl acetone to attract pollinators. Only recently in the evolutionary history...

"Sometimes the things you own become a part of you, and that's how Scruffy feels about his blanket. So when it goes missing, this loveable little dog sets out on a very smelly journey to sniff it out."--Amazon.com.

"Ready to make a stink? These hands-on, not-so-ordinary science projects are for you! Mix up reeking stink bombs and sweet-smelling bubbles. Create artistic masterpieces with DIY scratch-and-sniff paint. Then, learn the science behind each outrageous odor! Simple step-by-step instructions supported by helpful photos make it easy to start experimenting and discover just how fun STEM can be"--

"Equal parts design and DIY, At Home with Fragrance will teach you which fragrances work best for each room, how to interpret your distinct design style into fragrance, and (the best part!) how to make candles, room sprays, and incense with your own custom scents. The design and fragrances featured in this book are inspired by the authors' home state of California: organic and relaxed elements, as well as scents drawn from nature, are the hallmarks...

"Pete and his friends are so excited because it's pizza day at school! But before they can enjoy their delicious meal, they notice a peculiar smell and decide to investigate. They suspect it could be rotten radishes, stinky socks, or trash from the dumpsters. But after checking the salad bar, gym, and playground, they still can't fin the source of the smell. Will Pete and his friends ever track down the stink?"--Back cover.

"Lavender is calming and relaxing; lemon uplifting and stimulating. But why do each of those scents provoke these particular, visceral responses? In Nature's Essential Oils, certified aromatherapist Cher Kaufmann demystifies the how and why behind essential oils, explaining the environmental factors that impact the chemical make-up of plants and how they trigger our physical and emotional responses. This thorough and welcoming guide includes recipes...