human physiology

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.

"The control and command center of the whole body, we wouldn't be able to breathe, have a heartbeat, avoid danger, or sleep without the nervous system. Find out what illnesses affect the nervous system and how medical research has advanced our knowledge . . . illustrations help readers visualize the nervous system at work"--Provided by publisher.

"Your digestive system is like a production line. Food, drinks, or pills travel through tubes, filters, and holding rooms, as body chemicals work to extract nutrients. This . . . book explores gut microbiomes, human waste, and how the digestive system identifies problems . . . illustrations help readers visualize the digestive system at work"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the parts and systems of the human body and discusses how they work.

Illustrations and text help give young readers an understanding of bodily functions related to the digestive system.

"The human body can be weird. What's the purpose of snot? How does skin regenerate? In Weird Science: The Human Body, readers will explore the science behind how the human body works. This high-interest series is written at a low readability to aid struggling readers. Educational sidebars include a science activity, a spotlight biography, fast facts, and an unsolved mystery! A table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, and author biography are included"--Provided by publisher.