human body

Presents simple experiments answering such questions about the human body as "Why does my skin pucker up when I take a long bath?" "Why are my bones hard?" and "How much breath do I have?".

Discusses various features, characteristics and functions of the human body, covering organs, muscles, skin, and more, with answers to various questions, illustrations, and fun facts.

Rhyming text describes parts of the body and their uses--hands for waving and painting, a mouth for singing and eating--and tells how the parts add up to be a unique person.

Presents brief explanations to fifteen questions children ask about themselves, all related to their bodies, such as "Why can't I see in the dark?" and "Why do I sweat when I'm hot?" and also includes a glossary of body words and discussion/activity suggestions for parents and teachers.

Describes the human body, all its organs and systems, and things people can do to keep their bodies healthy.

Surveys the structure and function of various parts of the human body, with simple activities to reinforce the information given.

Describes which types of foods make nutritious meals and how the food passes through the body's digestive system.

Color illustrations and diagrams show what happens inside the human body during such experiences as sneezing, sweating, getting stung by a bee, having an asthma attack, vomiting, and sleeping; includes animations on a CD-ROM.

A five-year-old boy thinks his body is falling apart until he learns that new teeth grow, and hair and skin replace themselves.

Describes the various parts of the human body and the jobs that each part performs while also suggesting ways to care for the body and keep it well.