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How do we measure the universe? How do our bodies repair themselves when we are ill? What species will exist on Earth in a million years'time? Discover the answers to these questions and a lot more in The Great Australian Science Book. We'll go on an incredible scientific journey from the very, very BIG to the very, very SMALL. Starting with the universe itself, we will travel through the galaxies and stars, onto our very own planet Earth and across its fabulous features, into our wonderful bodies and all their cells, and on down to the very elements and atoms that make up all things. Discover how Australia has made huge contributions to science and do a few experiments yourself as you learn to think like a scientist. Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 8 to 14. The Great Australian Science Book is an adaptation of The Great Irish Science Book (Gill Books, 2019).

The human body does some amazing things! It can heal itself, turn food into fuel, and even create new humans. How does it all work? Readers find out in this comprehensive look at life science! Essential anatomy and biology topics are explored in detail, including the body's various systems—from the skeletal and cardiovascular systems to the nervous and reproductive systems—and the role organs play in keeping us alive. These facts are presented in a fresh way, with a focus on helpful diagrams of the human body. Illustrations and photographs are used to create a well-rounded reading experience.

An empty stomach can expand by 500% when you start filling it with food! This and other amazing facts about the human body are presented in a creative and compelling way in this unique guide to basic biology and anatomy. Fun facts and memorable statistics are the basis of the text, and readers are sure to share the amazing information they've learned with others. Large, colorful images are also helpful sources of additional details — with photographs and illustrations filling the pages. Infographics and graphic organizers break down important processes and highlight important percentages as part of the eye-catching design.

Take a journey inside the body—as an alien! Hop aboard a flying saucer and travel alongside your alien guides who are on a mission to understand the wonders of human body systems. High-impact graphic art explores the circulatory system, the digestive system, the skeletal system, and more. Get a close-up view of how a healthy body works to fight invaders like viruses... or spaceships. A raucous graphic-format exploration of body systems with a twist.

In this stunningly comprehensive roadmap to the human body, readers experience a vividly compelling account of the long history of the study of anatomy and the many breakthroughs that inform our current notions of the human body, health, and disease. The text addresses cutting-edge research, treatments, and procedures that continue to advance our understanding of the body, its possibilities, and its limitations. Full-color photographs, illustrations, diagrams, archival images, and intriguing fact-filled sidebars make this resource perfectly suited to both the biology classroom and the high-interest section of the library.

Learn all about the foul things found in human bodies. Discover fascinating facts, from the cause of foot fungus to why bodies need mucus. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read.

The perfect baby present and self-purchase for just the right moment in a baby and parent's life.Welcome to Beginning Baby, a line of novelty board books and gifts designed to give little ones a bright start! Vetted by early childhood experts and thoughtfully created with input from parents and caregivers, each Beginning Baby book explores educational concepts tied to early learning milestones, building a foundation for a strong beginning. An adorable and energetic cast of animal characters guide babies through early learning concepts in a playful way that reinforces ideas through rhythm and repetition and engages eyes and hands with flaps, moving parts, mirrors, or tabs. With its irresistible interactive elements, colorful and decorative designs, and strong educational framework, Beginning Baby makes growing and learning for babies as easy as playing and dreaming—and also makes the perfect gift for new families.The beloved song'Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes'comes to life in this adorable adaptation. The Beginning Baby animal friends exercise and sing together, and babies are encouraged to find their heads, shoulders, knees, and toes right along with them.DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE: Every book is conceived and written to address milestones in a baby's life, from fine motor skills to shape recognition and emotional awareness.TEACHES PARTS OF THE BODY: In a new take on an old classic, the Beginning Baby friends will help your baby learn their head, shoulders, knees, and toes!CUTE CHARACTERS: These adorable characters—from an artistic llama to a musical elephant and a gardener octopus—teach toddler concepts while promoting socialization and community.BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED FOR DISCERNING EYES: Bright, peppy colors and patterns make this series of books attractive for both babies and adults!Perfect for:• Parents of babies and toddlers, Grandparents, Uncles and aunts• Teachers and educators at daycare and early childhood centers• Anyone looking for the perfect baby shower gift

Your body is amazing. It keeps you alive and carries you around every day. But how much do you really know about what's going on beneath the surface?Jump on board and take a journey under your skin, through your insides, and back in time to explore milestones in medicine and the latest scientific discoveries about the human body.Why is snot green? How does skin heal itself? Why did Ancient Romans use their pee to try to whiten their teeth? It's full of disgusting and delightful facts, this ebook contains the amazing answers to these questions and more. Filled with bite-sized chunks of information, The Body Book covers everything from the brain, skull, and mental health, through to how your body protects itself and how surgery has evolved through the ages. Other topics include what poop can tell us about the body, a timeline of pandemics through history, and amazing recent medical advances such as 3-D-printed prosthetic limbs. The Body Book is an ideal introduction to human anatomy and the history of medical advances. Perfect for budding young scientists, doctors, and nurses!

From earwax and bad breath to boogers and burps, the human body is a disgusting place. Learn about your body's sticky, smelly functions that help you stay healthy.

This complete (and completely gross) guide to the human body is the hilarious debut nonfiction children's book from world-wide multi-million bestselling author and former doctor Adam Kay! Do you ever think about your body and how it works? Like really, really think about it? The human body is extraordinary and fascinating and, well...pretty weird. Yours is weird, mine is weird, your math teacher's is even weirder. This book is going to tell you what's actually going on in there, and answer the really important questions, like:Are boogers safe to eat? Look, if your nose is going to all that effort of creating a snack, the least we can do is check out its nutritional value. (Yes, they're safe. Chew away!)And how much of your life will you spend on the toilet? About a year—so bring a good book. (I recommend this one.) Sit back, relax, put on some rubber gloves, and let a doctor take you on (slightly repulsive) tour of your insides. Welcome to Kay's Anatomy•. •A fancy word for your body. See, you're learning already.

•• Winner of the 2023 CBCA Book of the Year Award Eve Pownall Award ••What hidden worlds lie beneath your feet? Or in the deepest parts of the ocean, where not even sunlight can reach? Come on a journey to meet glowing deep-sea creatures, zombie-making fungi and the trillions of tiny workers that live inside your own body. But be warned, things can get a little strange in the deep...Deep is an illustrated non-fiction book that explores the places hardest to reach, from the molten depths of our planet to the frigid depths of outer space. Linking seemingly diverse subject matter, it invites the reader to explore worlds hidden from view.

The phrase “face value” seems like it would apply to the human face too, right? We see something and take it as it appears. But if you were to take a microscope to your face, you might be surprised! In this playfully designed book, readers learn about the parts of their face they can see—and what they're a habitat for! Helpful diagrams and simple language give readers a chance to really understand the lessons in anatomy and biology, and friendly narrators make the science fun!

It makes enough energy to light a light bulb, contains acid that can burn through a piece of wood, and is self-cleaning. It's the human body! From the brain in your head and heart in your chest, to the blood that rushes through your veins and the skin that wraps it all together, the human body is pretty amazing. Discover the extreme facts about the human body in this kooky book.

Many people think of the stomach as being the same thing as the abdomen or belly, but the abdomen is part of a bigger framework known as the digestive system. It includes the stomach and other organs, such as the intestines, liver, and gallbladder. With the help of this innovative volume, readers will learn about the stomach and its functions within the digestive system. Colorful diagrams support the fact-filled narrative and encourage readers to keep their stomachs and digestive systems healthy.

An adult human skeleton is made up of 206 bones, but there's much more to learn about the skeleton than just about bones. Your readers will learn interesting details including what bone marrow is and what joints do. They'll be instructed on different poses and exercises they can do to make sure their bones and joints stay strong and healthy.

Gross and Ghastly: Human Body is an alternative, fun factbook, which draws children in with its gruesome nature, but provides essential facts about the human body that every child should know.Did you know that there are about 600 hairs in a person's eyebrow? Or can you guess how much of your life will you spend on the toilet? Learn about all the gross things that the human body does, with this fantastically gruesome factbook!Focusing on everything truly terrible that happens to us, Gross and Ghastly: Human Body is a stomach churning journey that investigates how and why our bodies can be so disgusting. Travel from your head to your toes and discover a variety of funny facts, like why your farts smell and how bogies get in your nose!Packed full of facts, puzzles, and games, young readers are sure to find out something new and revolting about their bodies. Including delightfully disgusting illustrations, this is a must-have for every young budding scientist or 6-9 year old who loves a bit of toilet humour!

The human body can be weird. What's the purpose of snot? How does skin regenerate? In Weird Science: The Human Body, readers will explore the science behind how the human body works. This high-interest series is written at a low readability to aid struggling readers. Educational sidebars include a science activity, a spotlight biography, fast facts, and an unsolved mystery! A table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, and author biography are included.

Bots and Bods is an illustrated guide for kids looking to explore anatomy and technology and how they're related. How do we both move or sense the world? How does robot intelligence compare to our own? Middle-grade readers will find these answers and more among the four sections:Body structuresMuscle and movementSenses and sensorsThinking and feelingAn accessible guide with exciting illustrations, fun facts, and special feature spreads about robots in the real world explains why “bots” can sometimes do a better job than “bods” and vice versa.

Learn all about the foul things found in human bodies. Discover fascinating facts, from the cause of foot fungus to why bodies need mucus. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read.

Deja helps young children recognize their emotions by listening to their bodies Body awareness is a key foundation of consent. We Listen to Our Bodies gives children a vocabulary to understand and communicate their feelings, develop personal boundaries, and build their social and emotional skills. Through body awareness and recognizing how emotions physically manifest, young children can listen to their bodies for clues about how they're feeling. Their bodies might feel shaky when worried or like one big sigh when calm and relaxed. By recognizing that physical sensations are trying to communicate something, children can understand when they feel unsafe, calm, or in need of healthy touch. We Listen to Our Bodies follows Deja and her preschool classmates as they learn to build emotional self-awareness by listening to the physical cues of their bodies. Using the book as a read-aloud, educators and families can model the language Deja's teachers use to support children as they learn body awareness. The author, who hosts workshops and trainings on teaching consent for families and early childhood educators around the country, offers additional activities in the back of the book. Digital content includes a song from Peaceful Schools with downloadable MP3 files and sheet music.We Say What's Okay SeriesCentered around a class of preschoolers, the We Say What's Okay series helps teach young children the social and emotional skills they need to understand the complexities of consent. Each book covers a consent theme, such as how to recognize the physical sensations that emotions create, look for body language cues, ask for and listen to choices, and know that our bodies have value. With believable, everyday situations and diverse characters, children can see themselves and others reflected in each story—and develop a vocabulary to communicate consent and feelings. Every book in the series is accompanied by a song from Peaceful Schools with downloadable MP3 files and sheet music.

This title introduces readers to the way their bodies work to keep them healthy. Clear, easy-to-read text and infographics help students understand the complex immune system. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Cody Koala is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.

The human body is an amazing and intricate machine, and its many parts and systems work together to keep us active and healthy! In this book, young readers will learn more about the human body, from the skeleton that gives us shape to the heart that pumps our blood to the skin that holds us together. Diagrams and pictures show how the body's parts fit together, and fact boxes provide further details about how it all works.

The next ebook in DK's Did You Know? encyclopedia series, covering all aspects of the human body in an engaging question and answer format.What does the heart do? What are bones made of? Why do we yawn? Explore the intriguing answers to more than 200 questions about the human body in DK's newest biology encyclopedia for kids.This children's ebook, ideal for ages 6 to 9, will help inquisitive minds find out the answers to all the questions they may have about their bodies, and some they hadn't thought of! Covering amazing organs, fantastic features, and the perplexing ways our bodies work, Did You Know? Human Body helps children come to grips with the gigantic topic that is human biology. Bursting with mind-boggling details and fascinating facts this visually stunning ebook is something that every young scientist will want to own.Get your children learning with this amazing human body ebook, which includes fantastic facts for curious minds.

The body is an incredible machine and this title introduces the gross and amazing reasons our bodies sweat. Complete with cool and colorful photos, labeled when needed, and a Let's Review! section. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

The human body is a bit like its own universe: each limb, organ, and body system is a remarkable world to explore. Everything functions in sync to make the body the most amazing and complex machine we know of. Fascinating facts about the body are clearly explained in this accessible and appealing narrative, which mirrors the pages of a comic book. Essential concepts are highlighted in inviting boxes and detailed diagrams. Young scientists can assess their comprehension of curricular concepts through quiz questions featured throughout.

The body is an incredible machine and this title introduces the gross and amazing reasons our bodies burp. Complete with cool and colorful photos, labeled when needed, and a Let's Review! section. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Pecas, dedos, dedos de los pies y nariz; este entretenido libro de pasta dura para contar, ayuda a los más pequeños a reconocer las partes del maravilloso cuerpo que Dios les dio. ¡Cuenta del 1 al 10 y vuelve a comenzar agradeciendo a Dios en el proceso! En los libros Palabritas importantes, solo se necesitan unas pocas palabras para contar una gran historia. Creado especialmente para los más pequeños, estos libros hacen que las verdades bíblicas sean fáciles de comprender y de disfrutar para los niños ¡y para sus padres también! Freckles, fingers, toes, and nose—this delightful counting board book helps toddlers recognize parts of the wonderful bodies God gave us. Count from 1 to 10, and then start over again, thanking God along the way! In the Palabritas Importantes board books, it only takes a few words to tell a big story. Crafted especially for toddlers, these books make biblical truths easily understandable and enjoyable for little ones and their parents too!

How does the body protect itself from infections? What makes your tummy rumble? Are you taller at the beginning or end of the day?This extraordinary book actually takes you inside - and around - the human body to see how it works, with the help of some truly unique illustrations and some very small people!Explore your brain, your bones, and everything in between in incredible cross-section drawings of all the body systems. Inside each one are teams of tiny characters busy at work, and explaining what's going on.Every page is packed with jaw-dropping facts. Did you know that the skin is your largest organ - in an adult, it's 2 sq m (22 sq ft). Have you ever thought about how heavy the brain is? Well, it's about 1.4 kg (3 lb) and is crammed with 100 billion nerve cells that help you think and move. And by the time you turn 75, your heart will have pumped blood around your body 4,000 million times!With the challenge of finding two tiny explorers making their way through the body, learning about anatomy has never been so much fun!

The body is an incredible machine and this title introduces the gross and amazing reasons our bodies make eye gunk. Complete with cool and colorful photos, labeled when needed, and a Let's Review! section. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

A fun and informative introduction to the bodily systems that keep us alive! Hands-on science experiments and STEM research projects help readers ages 12 to 15 discover an amazing world—their own bodies! What is the most complex machine on earth? The human body! In Inside the Human Body, readers ages 12 to 15 peel back the layers to take a look inside this amazing machine and learn the basic anatomy of the human body and its bones, muscles, blood vessels, nerves, and organs. We'll also explore the body's physiology and how its organs work together to allow us to function and survive. Take a ride through the different organ systems, including the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, nervous system, endocrine system, digestive system, immune system, and urinary system, and investigate each system's role in operating our human body machine. In addition, we'll explore some of the diseases that can affect the human body and what we can do to keep our bodies healthy and fit. Text-to-self and text-to-world connections make learning applicable and fundamental. • Combining hands-on STEM activities in anatomy, physiology, biology, chemistry, physics, and nutrition, Inside the Human Body offers entertaining illustrations and fascinating sidebars to illuminate the topic and engage readers further. This book integrates a digital learning component by including links to primary sources, videos, and other relevant websites.• Projects include building a model of the lungs to demonstrate how they function, creating a working model of the cardiovascular system, investigating how the immune system protects the body from common illnesses, using vinegar to demonstrate how the stomach breaks down food, and creating a multimedia presentation about a disorder of the endocrine system. • Additional materials include a glossary and a list of current reference works, websites, and internet resources. About the Inquire & Investigate Human Science set and Nomad Press Inside the Human Body is part of a set of three Inquire & Investigate Human Science books that explore the human body, genes, and brain. The other titles in this series are The Human Genome: Mapping the Blueprint of Human Life and Psychology: Why We Smile, Strive, and Sing. Nomad Press books in the Inquire & Investigate series integrate content with participation, encouraging readers to engage in student-directed learning. Combining content with inquiry-based projects stimulates learning and makes it active and alive. Nomad's unique approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers. All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.

Readers will be fascinated by this vibrant, expansive book on the function of the human body and the interplay between its systems. They will learn how bones and muscles work together, how the senses function, how speech works, and so much more with the aid of full-color illustrations, diagrams, and infographics. From the basics of what makes up the human body to the complicated control center of the brain, this guide will engage readers and impart a richer understanding of their own physical forms.

Can a human ever be as strong as Mr. Incredible—or as fast as Dash? Could you become invisible like Violet? Could your skin and muscles stretch like Elastigirl's? Could anyone become a fireball like Jack-Jack? Learn about the science behind the Supers in Incredibles 2. Technology could make some of those powers real in the near future. What you learn along the way is guaranteed to be... INCREDIBLE! Engaging nonfiction text contains facts about the human body, key concepts in physical science, animals with super powers of their own, and more.

Hearts bumping, lungs pumping, and blood thumping through veins. Human bodies are full of energy, organs, and incredible systems. Readers of this engaging book get an inside look at human anatomy, learning about its many features and how they work. Detailed illustrations help readers visualize the parts and processes that allow our bodies to function. The innovative Q and A format encourages curiosity and provides accessible explanations for complex concepts. Even reluctant readers will enjoy learning bite-sized facts of cool information and searching for answers to questions they've always wondered about. This interactive book will be at home in any library and classroom.

Amazing facts come together with fun, easy-to-do crafts in this STEAM-centric celebration of the human body.Learn amazing facts like how germs can make you sick, why you have a belly button, and how your senses work. Then create wonderful crafts, like a beautiful family tree, a homemade stethoscope, and gingerbread skeletons, combining reading skills, STEAM concepts, and hands-on family fun.Discover what a family tree is, then create one yourself. Explore your amazing fingerprints, then decorate a beautiful picture frame with them. Make a paper skeleton or play a game about digestion. This is a perfect package for a little learner who wants to know all about what's going on inside their body!

The human body is unique, to say the least. With the help of this stimulating book, readers will learn about the fascinating ways their bodies operate, from the way their brain processes things, to the reason there is snot in their nose. Fun and relevant experiments will engage even those readers who aren't typically scientifically inclined. Creative language and colorful images will appeal to readers of many levels, while exciting activities will reinforce their understanding of important scientific concepts.

Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of collaboration. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers'learning experience and show how collaboration works in the real world. In this book, readers will learn how organs work together to keep our bodies functioning normally. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book My Body Systems (ISBN: 9781508137689). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

Pecas, dedos, dedos de los pies y nariz; este entretenido libro de tablero para contar, ayuda a los más pequeños a reconocer las partes del maravilloso cuerpo que Dios les dio. ¡Cuenta del 1 al 10 y vuelve a comenzar agradeciendo a Dios en el proceso! En los libros Palabritas importantes, solo se toman algunas palabras para contar una gran historia. Creado especialmente para los más pequeños, estos libros hacen las verdades bíblicas fáciles de comprender y disfrutar para los niños ¡y para sus padres también! Freckles, fingers, toes, and nose—this delightful counting board book helps toddlers recognize parts of the wonderful bodies God gave us. Count from 1 to 10, and then start over again, thanking God along the way! In the Palabritas Importantes board books, it only takes a few words to tell a big story. Crafted especially for toddlers, these books make biblical truths easily understandable and enjoyable for little ones and their parents too!

The Human Body Quick Starts resource book for fourth to ninth grades prepares students for the day's lesson by providing quick starts that focus on vocabulary, identification, and understanding of the human body. This anatomy resource book includes diagrams and features two to four quick starts per page. Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing engaging supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, this product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character.

The appendix seems useless. Most people's baby toes are so small, they seem unimportant. There are so many odd parts of the human body, each page of this volume is able to reveal fascinating adaptations of the body readers didn't even know they wanted to know! Including up-to-date scientific findings explained in understandable and age-appropriate language, the main content satisfies readers'curiosity as well as parts of the science curriculum. Full-color photographs, diagrams, and supplementary sidebars help readers understand human body systems, evolution, and even why people have chins!

Why can't we breathe underwater? Is the small intestine really longer than the human body? How does our brain tell the rest of our body what to do? Find the answers to these and lots of other human body puzzlers inside this fantastic, fact-packed book. Perfect for curious kids aged 8 and up.

The human body is a fascinating thing to study, and young readers get an age-appropriate overview of its parts as they explore the basics of beginner biology and anatomy. How do people see? What do they use to hear? They will be able to answer these questions and many more after learning the important ways human body parts work together. Accessible text is paired with colorful photographs and clear diagrams to ensure a thorough introduction to these essential science curriculum topics for early learners.

Do you ever wonder why people vomit, fart, and poop? Find out the answer to this and other questions about gross body functions.

My body can do many things. I can hear, touch, feel, smell and see. Let's explore these 5 senses together.

Different organs inside the human body take turns arguing why they are the best organ of all.

Time can be an abstract and sometimes confusing topic for young learners. The days of the week become comprehensible in this cheerful, entertaining narrative, which emphasizes the order of days as well as how events may happen on certain days. The inviting text, supported by carefully chosen photographs, concludes with a query about readers'favorite day.

Knowing body parts and accompanying vocabulary are essential topics in both health and science elementary curricula. In this helpful volume, close text and image correlation make fundamental concepts comprehensible. Readers will recognize the body parts in each colorful photograph and associate them with their own. Finally, they'll consider how they use their many body parts in their daily lives.

Children can learn about their body in My First Body. The bold, visual images are labeled clearly and promote early learning and language skills. The books can be read either alone or with an adult, and they encourage learning on your own. Explore the amazing human body in My First Body.This revamp of DK's most successful board books series includes updated photography, contemporary design, and an insightful approach to engaging preschoolers. With charming, bold design, clear labels, and a wide variety of topics, these first learning books encourage children to build the vocabulary and language skills that form the foundation of early education. DK's iconic My First series not only provides a collection of educational information books that children can refer back to again and again, but also offers a first taste of independent learning.

Words, photos, charts, and illustrations combine to explain the way the human body functions. All these are arranged in short bursts of information that will ease comprehension for learners of all kinds.

Wonderful illustrations and tellings of classic nursery rhymes.