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There was an old lady who swallowed a cactus!

Presents a variation on the classic rhyme about an old lady who swallowed a cactus, some sand, a snake, suntan lotion, a canteen, and a parasol.

There was an old lady who swallowed a ghost!

Presents a variation on the classic rhyme about an old lady who swallowed a ghost, a mask, a spider, a flashlight, a cloak, and some crows!.

The farting princess

A beautiful princess wants to find her prince. But she has a gassy problem. She can't stop farting. The King worries about his daughter. Is she under a magic spell?.

What happens when I throw up?

Introduces vomiting, discussing the causes and actions involved in the reflex.

The digestive system

a tour through your guts
2021
In graphic novel format, looks at the digestive system and describes how food is transformed into nutrients.
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It takes guts

how your body turns food into fuel (and poop)
2021
"Everybody eats, and everybody poops. Pretty ordinary stuff, right? But what happens in between is far from ordinary! That's where your digestive system--also known as your gut--works its magic. It Takes Guts is an excellent, science-based resource for classroom learning and home-schooling for kids age 9 to 13, with information about: The surprising role that food and digestion play in your mood and immune system. The amazing tools your body uses to break down food including acids, which do their thing without burning a hole in your stomach! The incredible truth that not all bacteria is bad! Billions of 'helpful bacteria' belong in your gut. And so much more. Dr. Jennifer Gardy also takes stomach-turning detours to investigate the science behind burps, barfs, and farts, proving that learning about the wonderful world of your gut--takes guts!"--From the publisher's web site.

Farts

2021
Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to the gross and amazing reasons our bodies pass gas.
Cover image of Farts

Burps

2021
Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to the gross and amazing way the body makes burps.
Cover image of Burps

Poo on the farm

2021
Readers will learn all about animals on the farm.

The digestive system

a tour through your guts
In graphic novel format, looks at the digestive system and describes how food is transformed into nutrients.

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