Inside this book you’ll meet a bunch of stinky PROBLEMS and their amazing solutions learn the science behind the smell in TELL ME WHY get a sneak peek at everyday inventions we take for granted in INVENTION CENTRAL follow an invention’s journey in HOW DID WE GET TO learn about other odor-busting ideas in MORE WAYS TO STOP THE STINK get inspired by some unbelievable inventions in the works in NEXT-LEVEL INVENTIONS come up with your own creative ideas in THINK LIKE AN INVENTOR Because yes YOU can be an inventor too It’s time to turn the page and get inventing But be warned Parts of this book really stink
CHAPTER one BAD BREATH You wake up after a long night’s sleep You finish a bowl of garlicky pasta or a big tuna fish sandwich You forget to brush your teeth What happens next Bad breath We’ve all had this stinky problem WHY DO YOU GET BAD BREATH Because your mouth hosted a party for billions of bacteria
TELL ME WHY Bacteria are microorganisms or tiny living things you can only see with a microscope They live almost everywhere on Earth even on and inside your body Some bacteria are helpful We keep your gut healthy But some can make you sick We can make your throat sore Every time you eat pieces of food get stuck on or between your teeth If you don’t brush your teeth before bed bacteria feast on the food all night long The bacteria multiply and give off a yucky smell And the longer you wait to brush the stinkier your breath gets I'm here for the food Om nom nom Sometimes bad breath is your body’s way of telling you something is wrong If your stinky breath doesn’t go away after you brush tell an adult
INVENTION CENTRAL Problem Bad breath Cause Bacteria Solution Get rid of bacteria BAD-BREATH BUSTERS tongue scraper mouthwash toothpaste toothpicks glass of water toothbrush floss mints gum DID YOU KNOW Can you guess which invention most people say they can’t live without Car Computer Smartphone Nope It’s the magic wand that fights bad breath the toothbrush Sometimes the simplest things can make the biggest difference
