digestive organs

An exploration of the digestive system, covering the stomach of humans and animals, the role of bacteria, digestion problems, and more.

"You chew and swallow your sandwich, but what happens next? You may know that it goes through your body, giving you energy. Birds, snakes, cows, and earthworms also digest food to receive energy. But the process food takes from start to finish is more complex than you might have thought. Dive deep into digestion"--Provided by publisher.

Readers will learn the basic mechanics of digestion as well as other entertaining facts.

Explains the entire digestive process in clear and simple terms.

Follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explains the science behind the human digestive system. Written in graphic-novel format.

Explores how the digestive system works. Demonstrates how the body turns food into energy with a steam engine that runs on cornflakes. Features an interactive question-and-answer format and hands-on activities.

Explains how each part of the digestive system helps break down food so that it can be absorbed into the bloodstream, and what role each part of the excretory system plays in removing the body's waste; presents an experiment on digestive acids and enzymes; and includes a visit with a kidney specialist.

Examines the digestive system, explaining how food is broken down and absorbed into the bloodstream, and how the excretory system removes waste products and indigestible materials.

"Offers answers to the most compelling questions about rumbling tummies. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words."--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to how the digestive system works.