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The Scientific American brave new brain

2010
Explores the possible directions of neuroscience, including in the areas of biochemistry, drugs, computers, electrical treatments, stem cells, and gene manipulation, considering legal, ethical, and moral implications.

What's with my body?

the girls' book of answers to growing up, looking good, and feeling great
2002
Uses a question and answer format to help pre-teen girls understand and accept the many physical and emotional changes they are experiencing.

Animals alive!

an ecological guide to animal activities
1997
A guide for the development of a program in which live animals are collected locally, studied, and then released back into their natural habitats completely unharmed.

Muscular system

2009
"Introductory text explains the functions and physical concepts of the muscular system with color photography and simple scientific diagrams. Intended for students in grades three through six"--Provided by publisher.

Inside the heart

2013
Illustrations, photos, text, and simple activities introduce how the heart works to children.

Bird sense

what it's like to be a bird
2012
Examines the more advanced senses of birds--like flamingos' ability to sense rain falling miles away, or how some birds use the earth's magnetic field as navigation--and uses these insights to explore bird behavior.

The primal teen

what the new discoveries about the teenage brain tell us about our kids
2004
Discusses research on the restructuring processes the human brain undergoes during the teen years and examines potential links between this "rewiring" and teenagers' behavior and mood swings.

The endocrine system

2001
Describes the actions of the glands of the endocrine system, discussing their role in the functioning of the human body; and looks at what can happen when the endocrine system breaks down.

Ophelia speaks

adolescent girls write about their search for self
1999
A collection of writings by girls of various races, religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds, ages twelve to eighteen, in which they discuss a wide range of topics relevant to their lives, including body image, boys, politics, parents, school, sex, and others.

My body, my self for boys

the "what's happening to my body?" workbook
1995
Explanatory text and workbook exercises present information about such aspects of male puberty as penis size, masturbation, and acne.

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