respiratory system

This book is a fantastic introduction to the incredible ways that our body keeps us alive. The respiratory, circulatory, and immune systems are explained through hilarious, colorful illustrations and an engaging question-and-answer format, designed to appeal to even the most reluctant readers. Packed with plenty of giggle-worthy gross bits, it's a fun and accessible young guide to an important subject.

"Why do you breathe in and out? How many breaths do you take in a day? Find out in this . . . [book]. Question prompts included to assist reader comprehension"--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.

"People need to breathe to stay alive. This title explores how the lungs pull in air in order to send oxygen into the circulatory system"--Provided by publisher.

Explore the body from head to toe. Along the way, you'll get to know the body systems that keep us alive.

"The human respiratory system is what makes people able to breathe. Without it, people wouldn't live for very long! This . . . guide to a basic part of human biology explains what the respiratory system is, how it works, and the key organs used in the process. Fact boxes, . . . photographs and diagrams, and accessible language paint a detailed picture of the respiratory system and highlight its importance for human life. Readers are also asked to think independently about life science through discussion questions based on the . . . text"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores the characteristics and interactions of the respiratory system, it's makeup, and importance"--Provided by publisher.

Each breath we take demonstrates the marvel of the human lungs and respiratory system. This accessible book gives inquisitive readers an inside look at this essential bodily function.

"[Presents twenty] facts about respiration, the structure of the lungs, and even some of the seemingly gross processes that happen in . . . [the] body"--Provided by publisher.