human anatomy

Everyone knows what a "karate chop: is, but did you know that there are over twenty different ways to use the hand as a weapon? In this book you will learn how to use your hands and feet as weapons, how to block an attack, and how to practice with a partner to develop speed and timing.

Text and illustrations present information on the parts of the body and how they work.

Presents facts about how people eat and digest their food, and includes information about the digestive systems of plant- and meat-eating animals.

Easy-to-follow text introduces children to the digestive system and the many noises it creates.

Introduces the components of the circulatory system, including the heart, blood vessels, and blood, and explains how each works in the human body. Includes discussion of blood typing, and the importance of donating blood.

Discusses the common and more unusual insects that may live on the human body. Features magnified photographs and scientific descriptions of each creature such as head lice, fleas, mites, ticks, bed bugs, and fungus. Includes quiz pages with an accompanying answer page.

Describes different parts of the human body and how they work. Fact boxes chronicle various scientific developments in the medical field including eye glasses, x-rays, dentures, and needles. Includes a body and health quiz and a glossary of terms.

Explains how the circulatory and respiratory systems work together to perform a vital process called cellular respiration; discusses the functions of blood, including fighting infection and disease; presents a visit to a hospital laboratory and an interview with a doctor; and includes a hands-on activity about lung capacity.