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Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Muscle tissue powers every heartbeat, blink, jog, jump, and goose bump. It is the force behind the most critical bodily functions, including digestion and childbirth, as well as extreme feats of athleticism. While most of our organs remain invisible to us, we can mold our muscles with exercise and observe the results. In this eye-opening book, orthopedic surgeon Roy A. Meals takes us on a wide-ranging journey through anatomy, biology, history, and...
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher, an imprint of Macmillan Children's Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The Spectacular Science of the Human Body is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about their bodies - and that parents often struggle to answer - such as: What are the different parts of our brain, and what do they do? How do vaccines work? What is DNA, and how do we inherit it? And many, many more! The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips...
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
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Everybody has a body, and each body is different. Sometimes the differences mean certain kids have challenges. In this book you can meet some kids who face challenges and find out about their differences--as well as all the things everybody has in common.
"This photo picture book looks at differences in bodies, with photos of children with many different challenges including various physical disparities, learning differences, and medical conditions"--...
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