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.
Food is the body's fuelbut what happens to each yummy mouthful from the moment you take a bite? The Stickmen unravel the long process of digestion carried out by your winding system of guts. Learn about your stomach and its army of acids, the chemical powerhouse in your liver, and your busy kidneys that keep you toxin-free. Find out how you get energy and heat from food and how your body gets rid of the stuff it doesn't need.
Describes how the components of the digestive system complete the process of breaking down food, and discusses what happens when food is not properly digested. Written in Spanish.
An introduction to the digestive process, including how the saliva starts the process and how the stomach and intestines break down food so it can be digested properly. Also covers the digestive system of animals. In Spanish.
An introductory guide to the digestive system, describing the function of related organs--including the stomach, intestines, and kidneys--and explains the path that food travels through the human body.
