muscular system

Anna explains what she has learned about the parts of the human body from her aunt, the doctor, and by playing doctor with her kitten, Jasmine.

Simple text and photographs describe muscles, what they do, and how they work.

Did you know that every time you move, you use the muscular system? There are more than 600 muscles in the body.

As Ms. Frizzle leads the way, the class takes a journey through Arnold's digestive system, an excursion through Ralphie's bloodstream, and an exploration through the Ralphie Robot to learn about bones, joints and muscles.

"Our muscular system covers our bodies from head to toe. It helps keep us upright and gives us the power to stand, sit, run, smile, and more. Did you know that your muscles make up one-third of your body weight? Or that your tongue is made up of eight separate muscles? Learn all this and more in [this book]"--Provided by publisher.

"How do muscles move your bones? Why do muscles sometimes ache? Find out in this . . . [book]. Question prompts included to assist reader comprehension"--Provided by publisher.

"The body needs muscles in order to move. This title explores the different kinds of muscles and how they work"--Provided by publisher.

"Explore the muscular system that keeps people moving through hi/lo text and infographics"--Provided by publisher.

Can you name some of the muscles you use every day? Learn about how muscles give your body shape, keep your heart beating, and help you move.

"Muscles do far more than help us lift heavy things off the ground. Muscles make the heart work well and move food through the stomach. They allow us to walk, swim, and even draw! This book introduces readers to . . . aspects of the muscular system, including information from the science curriculum"--Provided by publisher.