human body

Explores how traits in our thumbs, fingers, and joints are passed on through genes.

Presents a collection of gross body-related jokes.

Presents contemporary perspectives on the culture of beauty, reflecting stances of countries other than the United States. Includes a variety of primary sources, a world map, bibliography and subject index.

Provides information to help boys better understand puberty and the challenges of growing up, and includes tips, quizzes, and answers to questions.

Presents magnified photographs and information about some of the microscopic organisms that live on the human body, including a look at the tiny creatures that cause sneezing, colds, and flu.

Presents magnified photographs and information about some of the microscopic organisms that live inside the human body and cause colds, sore throats, and other illnesses.

Presents full-color, microscopic photographs of parts of the human body to describe things such as how hair grows, sweat glands, layers of human skin, the bones, and red blood cells.

Explains how the different systems of the human body, including the bones, lungs, blood, and heart, work together each day.

A young girl imagines what it would be like to have a tongue like a snapping turtle, feet like a fly, a tail like a lizard, or cheeks like a chipmunk.