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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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"Based on their #1 kids podcast, Wow in the World, hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz take readers on a hilarious, fact-filled, and highly illustrated journey through the human body--covering everything from our toes to our tongues to our brains and our lungs!"--
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"The nervous system is the messenger system of the human body. Without it, you couldn't move your muscles, type on a computer, or think! This title offers a comprehensive breakdown of the nervous system, highlighting key aspects connected to it, such as nerves, signals, and reflexes. Through easy-to-understand language, . . . fact boxes, . . . sidebars, and . . . photographs and diagrams, readers are able to . . . comprehend this vast and complex...
10) Puke and poo
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The Disgusting Body Facts series combine vivid photographs with lively illustrations to give you a glimpse into some of the grossest parts of the human body. Read 'Puke and Poo' to learn about constipation, burping, puking, and other gross things!
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"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...
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"The human skeletal system is all about bones! It's the scaffold for the human body and holds up all the other pieces of us. This . . . guide to the skeletal system explores the main bones of the human body; the cells, fibers, and other elements that make up each bone; and what happens if part of the system is damaged or missing. Through the help of . . . photographs and diagrams, . . . sidebars, discussion questions, and fact boxes, readers are given...
14) Body basics
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Describes how major systems in the human body work. Includes biographical sketches, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
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How many bones are in the human body? Find out all about the body and how it works in this fact-filled book. It's perfectly designed to introduce young children to the wonders of nonfiction. Stunning art and photos give readers an up-close look at our our body parts and systems, and how they all work together to keep us going!