human physiology

"The body makes hormones to control many different functions, such as growth and sleep. This title explores the different glands that make hormones and the variety of functions they control. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO."--.

An empty stomach can expand by 500% when you start filling it with food! This and other amazing facts about the human body are presented in a creative and compelling way in this unique guide to basic biology and anatomy. Fun facts and memorable statistics are the basis of the text, and readers are sure to share the amazing information they've learned with others. Large, colorful images are also helpful sources of additional details -- with photographs and illustrations filling the pages. Infographics and graphic organizers break down important processes and highlight important percentages as part of the eye-catching design.

"This . . . book looks at differences in bodies, with photos of children with many different challenges including various physical disparities, learning differences, and medical conditions"--Provided by publisher.

Offers a complete overview of the development, form, function, and disorders of the human body, from muscle structure and activity to motor pathways within the brain.

"Did you know that doctors used to drink pee to diagnose a patient's illness? Or that your farts may smell the same as your family's? The human body is fascinating, but can certainly be disgusting. Whether it is your smelly feet, your stinky farts, or your slimy, green boogers, your body is capable of some pretty revolting stuff. Take a tour of your insides and outsides and discover more than 150 gross and ghastly facts about the human body in this funny but foul book."--.

Explores different aspects of the human body using a question and answer format, discussing eating, skeletons, and more.

Looks at digestion and the creation of poop and farts.

The human body is amazing! There are so many things to learn about it: How strong is hair? Does step length correlate with height? What does handedness mean? In this title presented by Scientific American, young scientists test these questions, among many others. Each experiment begins with an introduction to the scientific concept that will be tested. Then, materials, set up, and execution are clearly explained, as well as questions to ask along the way to think about what the experiment shows about human biology. Science fair ideas and other learning extension ideas are included in many projects too.

"The immune system is a large network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together, acting like a fort with guards to keep out risky viruses and bacteria and destroy invaders. Readers will learn how researchers are striving to improve the body's immune system to fight off disease . . . illustrations help readers visualize the immune system at work"--Provided by publisher.

"The average person takes 17,000 breaths per day. This . . . book examines the mechanisms that make breathing work and the diseases that make breathing difficult . . . illustrations help readers visualize the respiratory system at work"--Provided by publisher.