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"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 muscles...
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"Did you know that there are more than 600 named muscles in the human body? The muscular system makes up about 50 percent of the body's weight. Discover more fascinating facts in How the Human Body Works - The Muscular System. This series guides readers through the fascinating inner workings of the human body. The human body contains several complex systems that work closely together to support life and allow the body to function properly. Each book...
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"Did you know that the largest bone in the human body is the femur? In adults, the skeleton makes up 15 percent of the body's weight. Discover more fascinating facts in How the Human Body Works - The Skeletal System. This series guides readers through the fascinating inner workings of the human body. The human body contains several complex systems that work closely together to support life and allow the body to function properly. Each book explores...
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There are over 600 muscles in the human body that we can strengthen, stretch, flex, or simply leave alone. Whether we use them consciously or not, muscles work to protect our bones and keep our blood flowing. In this volume, readers will learn about the different kinds of muscle and why muscles are so essential to everything we do-from eating to smiling to mastering a sport. Labeled diagrams complement text and highlight important muscles in the body,...
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! The muscular system is made up of three different kinds of muscles: skeletal muscles, smooth muscle, and heart muscle. But what does each kind of muscle do? And where in the body are they located? Explore the muscular system in this engaging and informative book.
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"Just think - everything you do (and think!) - is handled by the extraordinary computer inside your head. Your heart beats more than once every second. Ber-boom. What happens to every yummy mouthful from the moment you chew it? How your muscles let you run, jump - or just stay still to read this book! Let the knowledgeable and funny Stickmen show you around - inside you and out! Along the way you'll discover the longest and strongest muscle, how poo...