digestive system

In graphic novel format, looks at the digestive system and describes how food is transformed into nutrients.

"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.

In graphic novel format, looks at the digestive system and describes how food is transformed into nutrients.

"The digestive system helps humans get the most out of every meal or drink. It also rids the body of unwanted material. This closer look at an essential human body system explains the ins and outs of the digestive system, including its location within the human body, the organs used in digestion, and ways excreting certain materials benefits the human body. Its color photographs and diagrams, fact boxes, and sidebars keep readers interested and offer comprehensive insight into one of the most important parts of the human body. Discussion questions are also included to strengthen readers' understanding of life science"--Provided by publisher.

"Your belly is full of tiny creatures! . . . watercolors and . . . text teach kids about the garden of microscopic flora growing inside them, how it keeps them healthy, and how they can help it thrive"--Provided by publisher.

"From the mouth and esophagus to the small and large intestine, readers take a journey through the human body via the digestive tract, and learn about processes the digestive system does without us even knowing"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the digestive system, including what it is, how it works, and why it's important.

Explains the processes by which a hamburger and other foods are used to make energy, strong bones, and solid muscles as they pass through the digestive system.

Examines the alimentary canal and the digestive system, answering such questions as, can constipation kill a person, why the stomach doesn't digest itself, how much can be eaten before the stomach bursts, and more.

In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explains the science behind the human digestive system.