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"Bill Bryson, bestselling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body. As compulsively readable as it is comprehensive, this is Bryson at his very best, a must-read owner's manual for everybody. Bill Bryson once again proves himself to be an incomparable companion as he guides us through the human body--how it functions, its remarkable ability to heal itself, and (unfortunately)...
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"Two crackerjack science journalists from NPR look at why some things (and some people!) drive us crazy It happens everywhere? offices, schools, even your own backyard. Plus, seemingly anything can trigger it cell phones, sirens, bad music, constant distractions, your boss, or even your spouse. We all know certain things get under our skin. Can science explain why? Palca and Lichtman take you on a scientific quest through psychology, evolutionary...
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Battling bad guys. High-tech hideouts. The gratitude of the masses. Who at some point in their life hasn't dreamed of being a superhero? Impossible, right? Or is it?
Possessing no supernatural powers, Batman is the most realistic of all the superheroes. His feats are achieved through rigorous training and mental discipline, and with the aid of fantastic gadgets. Drawing on his training as a neuroscientist, kinesiologist, and martial artist,
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"From birth to death, a lyrical exploration of the role of transformation in human life. To be alive is to be in perpetual metamorphosis: growing, healing, learning, aging. In Shapeshifters, physician and writer Gavin Francis considers the inevitable changes all of our bodies undergo-such as birth, puberty, and death, but also laughter, sleeping, and healing-and those that only some of our bodies will: like getting a tattoo, experiencing psychosis,...
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2021.
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IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 2
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An engaging graphic-novel introduction to the human gastrointestinal tract, discusses the science that underlies digestion, counseling students on subjects ranging from saliva and nutrient processing to illness and friendly bacteria.
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Our bodies perform an amazing number and wide variety of tasks that we literally could not live without. Renowned scholar John K. Young provides a fascinating look at how the human body is constructed, how it employs its different parts to our advantage, and how it can malfunction if not properly maintained. Professor Young describes not only the basic anatomical bones and organs that constitute our physical form but also the role each plays in the...
12) I burp
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IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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"Young children are naturally curious about themselves. Tell Me Why I Burp offers answers to their most compelling questions about their rumbling tummy. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words."--
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"An illuminating, entertaining tour of the physical imperfections--from faulty knees to junk DNA--that make us human. A rollicking, deeply informative tour of humans' four-billion-year-long evolutionary saga, Human Errors both celebrates our imperfections and offers an unconventional accounting of the cost of our success"--
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2021.
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"A family-friendly game of organ harvesting! Laugh and learn as you attack other players' organs while protecting your own. Give Gallbladder gallstones, afflict Thyroid with thyroiditis, or subject Bowels to the wrath of a day-old burrito from a back-alley food cart. Each player is given Organ Cards and defends them with Immunity Boost and Cure Cards. The goal is to use Action Cards to pile on Afflictions to other players' Organs. Once an Organ sustains...
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2019
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From your head to your toes, the My Amazing Body kit is an introduction to anatomy and explains the important parts of your body. The hands-on manipulatives for the heart, brain and skeleton will provide children an in-depth look into the human body and create an appreciation for everything their bodies can do.
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Take a journey inside the body-as an alien!
Hop aboard a flying saucer and travel alongside your alien guides who are on a mission to understand the wonders of human body systems. High-impact graphic art explores the circulatory system, the digestive system, the skeletal system, and more.
Lively text introduces concepts such as what the body is made of and how it responds to stimuli such as broken bones, burns, and illnesses. From major organs to...
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[2013]
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"When Geo and Dr. Brain find themselves inside Phoebe's brain, they must brave shocking electrical signals and navigate a maze of neurons and synapses. Will they dynamic duo finally escape? And what's the matter with Phoebe anyway? As you follow this up-close exploration of Phoebe's brain, you'll learn how the brain and nervous system work"--
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2017.
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In a delightfully gruesome look at the actual science behind the most outlandish, cartoonish and impossible deaths imaginable, the senior staff scientist at the San Francisco Exploratorium Museum and a writer examine a vast array of fantastic scenarios, teaching readers about physics, astronomy, anatomy and more along the way.
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