human anatomy

"Presents more than 100 facts about the human body in a unique layout that appeals to struggling and reluctant readers"--.

Answers over 1,200 common questions about the human body. Includes over 140 color illustrations, diagrams, and charts.

Discusses the science, history, and culture of human anatomies.

Shows how special nerves in the sense organs called receptors work together with the brain so that human beings can make "sense" of the world around them, presenting examples from a trip to an amusement park, as well as hands-on activities.

Introduces the various organ systems that make up the human body, discusses their individual functions, and looks at how they all work together.

Presents an introduction to the different systems of the body and how they work together to allow humans to successfully perform daily 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.

Provides an introduction to the male and female reproductive and endocrine systems, discussing growth, puberty, sexual maturity, the production of sex cells, and the process of fertilization.

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.