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"An adult has 206 bones in their body, but the skeletal system includes much more than these bones. It also includes cartilage, ligaments, and tendons, altogether making up about one-fifth of a human's total body weight. With the help of this captivating volume, readers learn all about the incredible system that helps build their bodies! Eye-catching photographs correlate closely with engaging, accessible text, encouraging a deeper understanding of...
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"Muscles help us move from place to place, but they also help important parts of our bodies work, keeping us alive and well! This engaging volume helps readers of many ages and levels understand how the muscular system works-from its processes to the different kinds of muscles humans have. Accessible text supports lower-level readers, while eye-catching images and interesting fact boxes emphasize key concepts related to upper elementary science curricula....
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"All day long, the human body is sending messages between the brain and other body parts. These messages control the body's movements and many other basic functions. How does this happen? With the help of the nervous system, of course! This informative guide gives readers a look into the human nervous system. Engaging text is written at a low level, giving struggling readers an opportunity to learn about this key concept from the upper elementary...
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"Most people know that blood is always flowing through our bodies, but many don't know how or why this happens. Readers of this informative volume will learn about the circulatory system to find the answers. This essential system not only carries blood to and from the heart, but also brings oxygen, nutrients, and other materials around the body. Accessible text and eye-catching images support struggling readers in learning about this key concept from...
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"The chemical messengers of the human body are known as hormones. The glands that make and release these hormones make up the endocrine system. This educational volume shows readers how this important system impacts almost every part of the human body. Concise and manageable text is paired with attention-grabbing images, helping readers of many ages and levels develop a deeper understanding of the endocrine system. This engaging book is a convenient...
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"When we eat food, we don't need to think about how our bodies will break it down. The digestive system takes care of that for us. Readers will learn the ins and outs of the human digestive system. They'll see how the system starts working as soon as food enters the mouth and doesn't stop until it's taken what the body needs and expelled the rest. Concise text is written at a low reading level, helping struggling readers understand this important...
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