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Author
Publisher
NorthSouth
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Which animal can smell underwater? Which one uses their nose as a snorkel? What can animals do with their noses besides smell? Noses can tell us a lot about animal habits and habitats. An animal collection of special species from around the world- filled with amazing facts celebrating the diversity in nature. "Fascinating insights into the world of animal noses, whether small, large, round or star-shaped. You learn a lot of new things here."-Dr....
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks eXplore, an imprint of Sourcebooks Kids
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Move over, Jeopardy, Family Feud, and The Price Is Right - this book will be your new favorite laugh-until-your-stomach-hurts family game! In Butt or Face, weird animals are introduced with a close-up photo. Kids must guess: are they seeing seeing...um...err... the bottom or the top? Readers will learn about animals like Cuban Dwarf Frogs, whose backsides look like a pair of eyes, and the Mary River Turtle, which not only has a unique face, but even...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"This exciting introduction to the human body is brimming with super senses, marvelous medicine, and record-breaking feats. The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. My Very Important Human Body is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9 year olds with a unique approach to the human body. Little learners can easily digest scientific information with this breakdown of how our bodies work and all the...
Author
Series
Publisher
NubeOcho
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Butts are used for breathing, eating, swimming, talking, and even killing in the animal kingdom. Focusing on ten different animals and their derrières, and offering fun facts about their origin, habitat, and "posterior power," this hilarious book captures the wonder of our ecosystem. Which animal has the coolest butt power? That's up to you to decide!" --
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
Español
Description
"¿Sabías que practicar pilates no solo ayuda a mejorar la flexibilidad y tonificar el cuerpo sino que además reduce los niveles de ansiedad y mejora la postura corporal? Descubre toda la información sobre esta disciplina y aprende a ejercitarte correctamente con explicaciones y consejos avalados por la ciencia."--Publisher's description.
"Did you know that practicing Pilates not only helps improve flexibility and tone the body but also reduces...
Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"When Tunde sprouts wings and learns he's all that stands between Earth and total destruction, suddenly school is the least of his problems. Luckily, his rag-tag group of pals have got his back, and with his new powers, Tunde is ready to fly in the face of danger. So what if he can't even stand up to the school bully? He's the boy with wings--this is his destiny. No pressure then"--
Author
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"Welcome to the Human Body Theater, where your master of ceremonies is going to lead you through a theatrical revue of each and every biological system of the human body! Starting out as a skeleton, the MC puts on a new layer of her costume (her body) with each "act." By turns goofy and intensely informative, the Human Body Theater is always accessible and always entertaining.".
11) Anatomy for fantasy artists: an essential guide to creating action figures and fantastical forms
Author
Publisher
David & Charles
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
An indispensable guide for anyone interested in improving and developing their fantasy art figures. Fantasy artists are unlikely to use models to draw from life but, to be successful, their creations must have a grounding in reality. This book by successful comic and fantasy artist Glenn Fabry, teaches you the principles of anatomy, from musculature and skeletal structure through to movement. You can then develop your artistic style by breaking and...
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Ever since mysterious bones were found in 1822, scientists and artists have tried to figure out what the creature they came from looked like. But it seems that every time they've made up their minds, someone makes a new discovery, and they have to start all over. That's only fair, though--after all, it's how knowledge advances!"-- Publisher's website
Author
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that ossicones are the hornlike parts of a giraffe's head? Introduce young readers to unusual animal facts and new vocabulary like "ossicone" and "baleen" in this alphabet book that has flaps on every page! From "D is for dorsal fin" (shark) to "T is for tentacle" (octopus) to "W is for wattle" (turkey), this alphabet book is one of a kind! Young readers will love learning all about animals--and their unusual body parts, too. Plus,...
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"It takes our many body systems working together to keep us alive and living our lives to the fullest. This set of True Books offers an in-depth look at our amazing bodies-one system at a time"--
"Discover the main systems of our amazing human body with this new series of books!The blood that flows through your body constantly brings food and oxygen to your muscles, organs, and bones and carries away waste. And it is all powered by that magnificent...
16) NERVOUS SYSTEM
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"It takes our many body systems working together to keep us alive and living our lives to the fullest. This set of True Books offers an in-depth look at our amazing bodies-one system at a time"--
"Discover the main systems of our amazing human body with this new series of books!The human brain is a natural wonder - the command center that, through a network of nerves, runs every other system in our bodies. Did you know that there are 100,000,000,000...
17) DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"It takes our many body systems working together to keep us alive and living our lives to the fullest. This set of True Books offers an in-depth look at our amazing bodies-one system at a time"--
"Discover the main systems of our amazing human body with this new series of books!Digestion starts the minute you put food or a drink in your mouth. And by the time the process ends, your body has taken every bit of nutrition possible from your food. Didyou...
18) MUSCULAR SYSTEM
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"It takes our many body systems working together to keep us alive and living our lives to the fullest. This set of True Books offers an in-depth look at our amazing bodies-one system at a time"--
"Discover the main systems of our amazing human body with this new series of books!Our muscular system covers our bodies from head to toe. It helps keep us upright and gives us the power to stand, sit, run, smile, and more. Did you know that your musclesmake...
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"It takes our many body systems working together to keep us alive and living our lives to the fullest. This set of True Books offers an in-depth look at our amazing bodies-one system at a time"--
"Discover the main systems of our amazing human body with this new series of books!Our respiratory system is responsible for cleaning the air that we breathe, supplying our bodies with oxygen, and getting rid of carbon dioxide. Did you know that you breathe...
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks eXplore
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Are you ready for round two of the hilarious guessing game picture book? Discover fascinating facts about animals while guessing if you're looking at a butt or a face! Butt or Face? Volume 2 continues the delightfully cheeky challenge with a whole new set of animals from all over the world. Examine a close-up photo of an animal and then guess whether you're looking at the top or the...um...bottom. The answer is revealed on the next page with a compete...
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