human body

This title looks at body world records and gives information related to the types of records broken and the people who have earned them. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

Explores different aspects of the human body using a question and answer format, discussing eating, skeletons, and more.

Describes all the gross stuff the human body produces every day and the microbes that live on a body.

An encyclopedia that offers facts about skin, hair and body functions alongside the questions that may affect us through puberty and beyond -- gender identity, beauty, consent, self-confidence, how other people react and relate to us, and how they make us feel. "Any body" gently acknowledges common feelings of ambivalence about our bodies. Through showing body diversity and positivity, it encourages acceptance of self and others.

Takes a loving look at knees from the vantage point of a mother's lap.

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.

The human body is amazing! There are so many things to learn about it: How strong is hair? Does step length correlate with height? What does handedness mean? In this title presented by Scientific American, young scientists test these questions, among many others. Each experiment begins with an introduction to the scientific concept that will be tested. Then, materials, set up, and execution are clearly explained, as well as questions to ask along the way to think about what the experiment shows about human biology. Science fair ideas and other learning extension ideas are included in many projects too.

"What kinds of bones do you have? Why do babies have more bones than adults? Find out in this . . . [book]. Question prompts included to assist reader comprehension"--Provided by publisher.

"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.

"How is the nervous system like a super computer? What connects your brain to the rest of your body? Find out in this . . . [book]. Question prompts included to assist reader comprehension"--Provided by publisher.