"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.
"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.
Presents a comprehensive study on the body's digestive system and discusses the functions of the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, the purpose of the liver, pancreas, and gall bladder, and nutritious foods that help the digestive process.