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Author
Language
English
Description
Bill Bryson once again proves himself to be an incomparable companion as he guides us through the human body--how it functions, its remarkable ability to heal itself, and (unfortunately) the ways it can fail. Full of extraordinary facts (your body made a million red blood cells since you started reading this) and irresistible Brysonesque anecdotes, The Body will lead you to a deeper understanding of the miracle that is life in general and you in particular....
3) Human body
Author
Publisher
Mason Crest Publishers
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
48 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Facts, photographs, and stories offer insight into the weird and wonderful power of the human body.
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
In this title, early fluent readers meet Sasha, a girl who loves to play soccer, as she learns about her skeletal system. Read along as Sasha and her dad discuss how bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons work together to support the human body, how bones repair themselves, and what they are made of. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more...
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
416 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
A comprehensive guide to the human body which provides anatomical and physiological information on each system and includes diagrams, photographs, illustrations, fact boxes, special topic sidebars, glossaries, brief biographies of significant figures, a time line of medical discoveries, and more.
11) Skin
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
It's the largest human organ and keeps everything else is place--what is it? It's skin! And there's a lot more to it than meets the eye. In fact, microscopic bugs, fungus, and bacteria may all be found on the skin. Readers travel across this large body part with some helpful, friendly kids who narrate the whole journey and impart essential facts about the human habitat of the skin. A colorful design, complete with graphic organizers, complements the...
12) Hair
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
To many, nothing is grosser than having lice in their hair. A live infestation means not bugs in the hair, but also bug eggs! Still, there are many other microscopic organisms potentially making a habitat in your hair. Readers are guided through the biology of hair as well as ways it can be used as a home to bacteria, bugs, and more, by a team of friendly narrators. A colorful layout and simple diagrams appeal to young, curious minds and the accessible...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
2nd edition, enhanced and updated.
Physical Desc
528 pages : color illustrations ; 32 cm
Language
English
Description
"Understand the human body as never before, from the smallest components of a cell to complex body systems. Explore human anatomy in incredible detail and clarity through virtually life-size 3-D illustrations and scans. Discover how the body works, how it changes from infancy to old age, and what can go wrong and why"--Page [4] of cover.
Author
Publisher
QEB Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
47 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Take a deep breath and explore your lungs, then follow your food as it travels through your body. Let your mind boggle at what your brain can do! Go on a journey of discovery to find out your body's amazing secrets.
16) Why do I yawn?
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and full-page photos describe the theories about why people yawn"--
17) Gut
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
It's popular to talk about how important a person's gut biome is. But to young readers, the millions of bacteria that live in the gut and help us digest and move our food along might be big news! Full of colorful, clear diagrams and simple explanations, this book takes readers on a journey through the gut, alongside some helpful kid guides that make the journey even more fun. An excellent companion to any studies of the human body, this volume also...
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Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
In this title, early fluent readers meet Mia, a girl who loves to play basketball, as she learns about her muscular system. Read along as Mia and her mom discuss how our muscles work together to help us move our bodies, the three different kinds of muscles and their functions, and how they repair and strengthen themselves. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience....
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