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This book lets us peer into the world of microbes -- not as germs to be eradicated, but as invaluable parts of our lives -- allowing us to see how ubiquitous and vital microbes are: they sculpt our organs, defend us from disease, break down our food, educate our immune systems, guide our behavior, bombard our genomes with their genes, and grant us incredible abilities. While much of the prevailing discussion around the microbiome has focused on its...
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Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Fun pictograms and infographics about the human body make learning about math topics such as bar charts, percentages, averages and fractions easy and fun. In this book, readers go on an amazing mission inside the human body and use their mathematical skills to check their diet, test their strength, and chart their growth. Math puzzles and exercises help children build confidence in their math skills."--
4) Human body
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Series
Publisher
Distributed in the U.S. by Macmillan
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Uses cartoon-style characters and everyday situations to explain the basic elements of the human body.
5) Human body
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Series
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English
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Focusing on contemporary and historical developments in the study of human anatomy, this features clear, age appropriate text, photographs, charts, graphics, and 3-D models highlighting the inner workings of our bodies -- from the framework of our skeleton to the millions of tiny cells that make our bodies work. In this updated edition, kids can discover how muscles and joints help us move, find out how x-rays work, see the network of nerves inside...
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Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Since your brain cells are the only cells in your body that are not replaced, you better keep them healthy. From strange ailments, hiccups, and snoring to medical marvels, this book puts a body of facts at your fingertips. It's time to put your feet up and exercise your brain.
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Series
Publisher
Workman Publishing Company, Incorporated
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Rendered in high-contrast color with black-and-white patterned backgrounds, this book focuses on action words, early movement, and body part identification"--
"Indestructibles is the trusted series for easing little ones into story time. Beloved by babies and their parents, Indestructibles are built for the way babies “read” (i.e., with their hands and mouths) and are: Rip Proof—made of ultra-durable tight-woven material Waterproof—can...
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Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the inner workings of the human body brimming with fascinating facts and full-color photos and illustrations. From the skeleton to muscles and blood flow and respiration, kids can discover how all parts of the human body fit and work together. Readers can answer quiz questions to make learning interactive and fun, and try out prompted activities to learn even more. This book also includes information on sleep, going to the doctor...
11) My itchy body
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Series
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
My Itchy Body is a fact-filled book about everything that itches: the causes, the cures, the myths, and the reality. Medically accurate information is presented in fun and lively text, and illustrated with a comic touch. Includes fun facts and sidebars, and a glossary.
13) Everything you always wanted to know about puberty-- and shouldn't be Googling: for curious boys
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Publisher
Downtown Bookworks
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Facts about developmental changes to tween and teen boys' bodies and brains are spelled out in fun, familiar, boy-speak and illustrated in edgy graphic novel format. So boys 10 and up can learn about health, hygiene, sexuality, and more in a way that's not embarrassing or tedious, but real, engaging, and enlightening. A recurring "Puberty Goggles" feature pokes gentle fun at the way a testosterone-tormented tween views himself and the world around...
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