digestive organs

Did you know that the stomach is an organ? It is part of the digestive system, which helps break down food.

Take a deep-dive into the universe that's inside each one of us, by exploring shared biology that people often don't take the time to appreciate, or understand. Heart, brain, eyes, blood, tears; uncover not only the science behind how the bodies work but how what's inside powers every moment of what is done out in the world. Personal profiles of people from around the globe become entry points into deeper stories about how the body's many systems function.

As Ms. Frizzle leads the way, the class takes a journey through Arnold's digestive system, an excursion through Ralphie's bloodstream, and an exploration through the Ralphie Robot to learn about bones, joints and muscles.

"Digestion starts the minute you put food or a drink in your mouth. And by the time the process ends, your body has taken every bit of nutrition possible from your food. Did you know that the average person produces enough saliva in one year to fill a bathtub? Or that the small intestine is the longest part of the digestive system? Learn all this and more in [this book]"--Provided by publisher.

"How does your body break down food? What does the small intestine do? Find out in this . . . [book]. Question prompts included to assist reader comprehension"--Provided by publisher.

"Your digestive system is like a production line. Food, drinks, or pills travel through tubes, filters, and holding rooms, as body chemicals work to extract nutrients. This . . . book explores gut microbiomes, human waste, and how the digestive system identifies problems . . . illustrations help readers visualize the digestive system at work"--Provided by publisher.

"The body needs nutrients to survive. This title explores how organs and other parts of the body break down food into nutrients the body can use"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn how these remarkable systems work together to bring us life giving nutrients and rid our bodies of waste"--Provided by publisher.

From creatures of the deep to creatures of the sky, disgusting animals can be found everywhere! In this title, readers will get a close-up look at all sorts of disgusting animals through vivid images, infographics, sidebars, and more.

An introduction to the human digestive system.