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"The Earth teems with sights and textures, sounds and vibrations, smells and tastes, electric and magnetic fields. But every animal is enclosed within its own unique sensory bubble, perceiving but a tiny sliver of an immense world.This book welcomes us into a previously unfathomable dimension--the world as it is truly perceived by other animals. We encounter beetles that are drawn to fires (and fireworks), songbirds that can see the Earth's magnetic...
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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....
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Cells are the building blocks of life and diversify in amazing ways to create every form of living thing. This authoritative guide covers the basics of what a cell is and how cells reproduce and change in order to form different life forms and perform specialized functions. It also covers how scientists have learned to manipulate and regenerate cells, leading to advances in medicine. The controversy surrounding cloning technology is discussed, as...
7) Skin
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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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...
8) Hair
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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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...
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2023
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11) Why do I sneeze?
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
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"Simple text and full-page photos describe what happens in the body that makes us sneeze"--
12) Gut
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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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...
15) Mouth
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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The mouth is one of the best human habitats on the body! In other words, your teeth aren't the only inhabitants of your mouth. In this book, readers learn more about the microscopic organisms that make their home in the mouth--both welcome and unwelcome. Full of simple diagrams and interesting information about this part of the human body, this volume engages readers looking to supplement their science classes with a colorful layout and friendly guides...
16) Lungs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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What could possibly make their home in the human lung? In this volume, curious readers find out! With the help of some friendly guides, readers are introduced to the structure of the lungs and how they work--as well as the microscopic organisms that might have made the lungs a habitat. Including problems that could arise with the lungs, this colorful, playful look at the main part of the respiratory system complements the science curriculum and human...
18) Feet
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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There's a lot of gross things one can think of that live under our feet--but what about on our feet? Fungus especially find a warm, dark home between our toes and can cause a lot of annoyance! In this colorful volume, readers investigate exactly what happens on and in their feet, even if they can't see it. Simple language, clear diagrams, and a group of friendly narrators draw readers into this part of the body to learn all you could want to know...
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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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