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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
730L
Language
English
Description
"How fast do our bodies grow? Whats is the body's largest organ? Why do our bones bend? Discover the answers to these questions and many more. Use the grid co-ordinates to navigate around the human body. Throughout there are amazing facts and statistics, as well as website links to help you expand your knowledge. The informative text is written and checked by experts. Every topic is illustrated by detailed images, photographs, and diagrams."--Provided...
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"The Earth teems with sights and textures, sounds and vibrations, smells and tastes, electric and magnetic fields. But every kind of animal, including humans, is enclosed within its own unique sensory bubble, perceiving but a tiny sliver of our immense world. In An Immense World, Ed Yong coaxes us beyond the confines of our own senses, allowing us to perceive the skeins of scent, waves of electromagnetism, and pulses of pressure that surround us....
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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)...
4) Nightsong
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 790L
Language
English
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Chiro, a young bat, is nervous about flying into the world for the first time without his mother, especially on a very dark night, but he soon learns to rely on his "song" to find his way and stay safe.
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Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
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Offers a broad examination of the subject of longevity, looking at the current scientific understanding of aging, as well as simple things people can do to promote longevity and common myths, misconceptions, and scams on the subject.
"From acclaimed journalist Bill Gifford comes a roaring journey into the world of anti-aging science in search of answers to a universal obsession: what can be done about getting old? SPRING CHICKEN: Stay Young Forever...
8) Human body
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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Focusing on contemporary and historical developments in the study of human anatomy, this features clear, age appropriate text, photographs, charts, graphics, and 3-D models highlighting the inner workings of our bodies -- from the framework of our skeleton to the millions of tiny cells that make our bodies work. In this updated edition, kids can discover how muscles and joints help us move, find out how x-rays work, see the network of nerves inside...
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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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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
510L
Language
English
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Animals can do amazing things with their ears, eyes, mouths, noses, feet, and tails. Some of the skills are highlighted in this interactive guessing book. What bird has blue feet and what does he do with them that's special?
13) Your brain
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
500L
Language
English
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The amazing brain can send signals to body parts at a speed of 200 miles (322 km) per hour! That comes in handy when someone is in danger or needs to move fast. Readers will appreciate the mysterious, fascinating organ in their skull known as the brain as they learn about the five main parts of the brain and their special functions. They'll also find out what they can do to keep their brain working well. Simple illustrations and bright photographs...
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"Some low-frequency sounds--such as noise from storms or truck engines--can make you feel dizzy and nauseated. An index finger's light touch can stop people from losing balance. You are more prone to trip when you think someone is watching you. A breakthrough in improving balance as we age might just come through the study of the Achilles tendon. A person gets "falling down drunk" due to a tiny structure in the inner ear that floats when it becomes...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
920L
Language
English
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Description
Tackles the weird questions about the human body that everyone's curious about including goose bumps, vampire fangs, eccentric eyeballs, wiggling ears, recyclable muscles, extra toes, and other mysteries.
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English
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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...
19) Your bones
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
500L
Language
English
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We don't often think about it, but we'd be a pile of skin and other organs without our bones. This helpful guide to the human skeleton presents readers with a key body system. They will be acquainted with groups of bones such as the spine and skull and learn what they need to do to keep their bones healthy. Carefully chosen photographs and illustrations support the accessible text, which is a valuable introduction to several key biology concepts.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
530L
Language
English
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"Introductory text explains the functions and physical concepts of the muscular system with color photography and simple scientific diagrams. Intended for students in grades three through six"--Provided by publisher.
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