Is It Okay to Pee in the Ocean?

Ages 8 to 12

A funny and informative read about urine that answers the eternal question: is it okay to pee in the ocean?

Was urine really used as mouthwash? How exactly does your body separate liquids into nutrients and waste? And if urine is waste in your body, then what does it do to the environment? This fun and flippable nonfiction book features information about the surprising uses of urine throughout history as well as the science of urine in bodies and in the world. Sidebars call out activities that invite the reader to try their own hand at experiments that demonstrate the concepts at hand. This accessible book, featuring clever spot illustrations, invites readers into a STEAM topic through compelling historical anecdotes, scientific backup, and DIY projects.

About the Author

Ella Schwartz is a government cybersecurity professional and is dedicated to encouraging more young people, especially girls, to explore STEM fields. She lives in Long Beach, New York. www.Ellasbooks.com;@ellaschwartz

Lily Williams is the author and illustrator of the If Animals Disappeared nonfiction picture book series and graphic novel Go With The Flow (co-written with Karen Schneemann). She grew up in Northern California where she received her B.F.A. from California College of the Arts. Lily seeks to inspire change, engage audiences, and educate people of all ages with her artwork. www.lilywilliamsart.com;@lwbean