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"Did you know that a fully grown human brain is equal to the weight of one 12-week-old kitten? Or that it can think at 4 1/2 times the speed of a cheetah? How about the fact that an octopus brain reaches to the tips of its tentacles, or that the emerald jewel wasp can use mind control over other insects? Filled with interesting facts, immersive at-home activities, and fun optical illusions, This Book Is Full of Brains will make kids fall in love with...
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Explores the science behind endurance, and explains how some people have unique abilities involving endurance. Describes different types of endurance, what affects endurance, and the limits of the human body. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, an activity, a glossary, and online resources.
3) Burp
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Explains why humans burp, what happens in the body to make it burp, and how burping keeps you healthy. Includes a diagram, a picture glossary, and further resources.
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"The immune system is a large network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together, acting like a fort with guards to keep out risky viruses and bacteria and destroy invaders. Readers will learn how researchers are striving to improve the body's immune system to fight off disease . . . illustrations help readers visualize the immune system at work"--Provided by publisher.
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"The control and command center of the whole body, we wouldn't be able to breathe, have a heartbeat, avoid danger, or sleep without the nervous system. Find out what illnesses affect the nervous system and how medical research has advanced our knowledge . . . illustrations help readers visualize the nervous system at work"--Provided by publisher.
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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. . . This . . . book offers a . . . guide for struggling readers to learn about this key concept from the upper elementary science curriculum"--
7) Muscles
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"There are three different kinds of muscles that all help our bodies function. They are the skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, and cardiac muscles. Within this . . . fact-filled volume, readers learn about each kind of muscle, how it works, and where muscles are located in the body. The engaging narrative presents this essential science curriculum topic in an easy-to-understand and entertaining way as Dr. Seymour Skinless takes readers under the skin...
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"When people say they feel stressed out, what exactly do they mean? This volume looks at the topic of stress from physiological and psychological perspectives to explain what processes in the body and mind create this feeling of stress. It considers research on the negative impacts stress can have on the brain and the body over time, and explores some of the common causes of stress, including trauma. While research shows that chronic stress can have...
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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. . . Readers [will] learn all about the incredible system that helps build their bodies"--
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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 . . . 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 . . . images and . . . fact boxes emphasize key concepts related to upper elementary science curricula"--
14) Superhuman speed
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Explores the science behind speed, and explains how some people can run really fast and have fast muscle reaction times. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, an activity, a glossary, and additional resources.
15) Patina
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Four kids are chosen for an elite middle school track team--Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny--a team that might even make it to the Junior Olympics if they can learn to work together. But they come from very different backgrounds and have wildly different personalities that often clash. Patina runs to get away from her problems at home, but now she must learn to control her anger enough to work as a team.
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"Your digestive system is like a production line. Food, drinks, or pills travel through tubes, filters, and holding rooms, as body chemicals work to extract nutrients. This . . . book explores gut microbiomes, human waste, and how the digestive system identifies problems . . . illustrations help readers visualize the digestive system at work"--Provided by publisher.