human anatomy

"Inside these pages you'll get a peek at the workings of the major systems of the human body, from the minute muscles used to convey emotion to precise workings of the human brain"--Provided by publisher.

See how the body works its magic to help you move, hear, breathe, grow . . . and much more. Packed with facts, diagrams and photos, this is the perfect introduction to the amazing human body.

"This illustrated tour of our 'leftover' body parts (like the appendix, or even goosebumps) introduces readers age 7-11 to the bizarre and fascinating science of evolution"--Provided by publisher.

The human body can be weird. What's the purpose of snot? How does skin regenerate? In this book, 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.

Learn about the circulatory system, which carries blood to and from the heart and moves oxygen, nutrients, and more throughout the body.

The skeletal system is more than bones-- it also includes cartilage, ligaments, and tendons, working together.

The nervous system carries messages from the brain to all the parts of the human body-- all faster than you can blink!.

Muscles help us move from place to place, but they also help important parts of our bodies work, keeping us alive and well.

The chemical messengers of the human body are known as hormones, and they impact every part of the body.

Learn the ins and outs of the human digestive system, which breaks down food into nutrients and removes waste from the body.