McDowell, Julie

Introduces the major systems of the human body; covering the circulatory, digestive, endocrine, integumentary, lymphatic, muscular, nervous, reproductive, respiratory, skeletal, and urinary systems; providing detailed descriptions of the related physiological processes for each bodily system; and describing cells and tissue types, as well as the organs and their roles within the larger systems.

Presents a discussion of the parts of the central and peripheral nervous systems of the body and how they work together and examines the five senses, major areas of the brain, and disorders connected to the nervous system.

An overview of the human lymphatic system that covers its components and processes, its common malfunctions and diseases, tests and treatments, doctors and scientists who have made significant discoveries, and historic and contemporary research.

Explores the basic characteristics of different types of metals, how certain metals are classified, and the importance of various metals to the environment.