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Unveil the impressive mysteries of your own body with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! champ and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings.
With this book about the amazing human body, you'll become an expert and wow your friends and teachers with awesome anatomical facts: Did you know that your hair is as strong as copper wire? Or that if you could spread them out, your lungs would have the surface area of a tennis court? With great...
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"Explore the human body's layers from the skeleton to the skin. Learn about cells and tissues, body systems, joints, and more. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for learning." --
4) Skin
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"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce beginning readers to the structure and function of your skin. Includes picture glossary and index."--
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"Did you know that about 20 percent of the body's energy is used by the brain? The average adult brain weighs 3 pounds (1.5 kilograms). Discover more fascinating facts in How the Human Body Works - The Nervous System. This series guides readers through the fascinating inner workings of the human body. The human body contains several complex systems that work closely together to support life and allow the body to function properly. Each book explores...
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"The circulatory system is the body's roadway. It transports blood to deliver nutrients and oxygen throughout the body while sweeping away waste. Explore more about this important body system with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd and 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for...
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"The nervous system keeps your body running. Not only is it in charge of thoughts, feelings, and memories but it also keeps the body moving and running properly. Explore more about this important body system with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd and 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes...
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"The respiratory system helps the body take in the oxygen it needs to survive. A branching network of tubes takes oxygen into the lungs to get the job done. Explore more about this important body system with content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and easy-to-understand text written at a 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, while a recap at the end promotes checking...
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"The muscular system keeps us on the move. Whether chasing a soccer ball, playing video games, or even just breathing, every movement we make relies on muscles. Explore more about this important body system with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd and 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes...
11) Skin
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"It's the largest human organ and keeps everything else in 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...
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"The skeletal system keeps us standing tall. It protects our internal organs and pairs up with the muscular system to keep us moving. Explore more about this important body system with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd and 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding...
14) Why do I burp?
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"Simple text and colorful photos describe what happens when we burp and why it's important"--
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If it were possible to shrink down and take a tour of a human body, would you want to go? Readers will get that chance when they explore the body of a guy named Marty, who will let them check out the body systems that keep his heart beating and his body moving every day. With the help of a tiny ship that goes through his ears and all the way through his digestive system, readers will learn exactly what they are made of with this great book.
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Superman is the World's Greatest Hero! With super-strength, lightning speed, laser vision, and the ability to fly, he keeps Earth safe. But, what is the science behind strength, speed, sight, and flight? And, does anything or anyone in our world have similar abilities to Superman? Superman Science explores how real-life science and engineering relates to the Man of Steel's famous powers-and the real-world connections may surprise you.
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"Learning how the human body works is an important skill for toddlers. This adorable kids anatomy book walks them through every major body part, with simple language and vibrant artwork that keep them engaged as they explore how they use their eyes to see, their nose to smell, their legs to move, and their arms to wave hello!"--|cProvided by publisher.
20) Why do I sneeze?
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"Simple text and full-page photos describe what happens in the body that makes us sneeze"--
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