muscles

"Engaging images accompany information about the science of super strength. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher.

"Examine a full-color cutaway of a human bone, explore the different ways bones can break, and much more in an amazing augmented reality experience. Learn about the skeletal system in all its disgusting detail"--.

"The muscular system gives humans their shape and helps them move their body. Without muscles, people would look very different--and they wouldn't be able to move! This inside guide to our muscles uses . . . examples, discussion questions, sidebars, and fact boxes to dive in to what makes the muscular system work. Age-appropriate language is used in conjunction with detailed photographs and diagrams to explain key concepts such as main muscles in the body, ways muscles can be strengthened or weakened, and the primary functions of the muscular system, including maintaining posture, strength, and movement"--Provided by publisher.

Each breath we take demonstrates the marvel of the human lungs and respiratory system. This accessible book gives inquisitive readers an inside look at this essential bodily function.

What makes our hearts pump? How does blood circulate throughout our bodies? Curious readers will love this innovative look at the human heart and circulatory system.

From the basics of what makes up the human body to the complicated control center of the brain, this guide will engage readers and impart a richer understanding of their own physical forms.

"Muscles give you shape. They keep your heart beating and your digestive system going. They keep you moving, whether you're shooting hoops or shoveling the sidewalk. Get to know some of the muscles you depend on. Find out how they work, and what you can do to keep them healthy and strong"--Back cover.

There are three different kinds of muscles that all help our bodies function. They are the skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, and cardiac muscles. Within this fun and fact-filled volume, readers learn about each kind of muscle, how it works, and where muscles are located in the body. The engaging narrative presents this essential science curriculum topic in an easy-to-understand and entertaining way as Dr. Seymour Skinless takes readers under the skin to venture through the muscular system.

"Muscles do far more than help us lift heavy things off the ground. Muscles make the heart work well and move food through the stomach. They allow us to walk, swim, and even draw! This book introduces readers to . . . aspects of the muscular system, including information from the science curriculum"--Provided by publisher.