Let's find out! The human body

The bones of the skeletal system give our bodies the support they require. Learn how bone forms, the difference between spongy bone and compact bone, how to keep bones healthy, and more.

The sense of sight shapes our comprehension of the world around us. Each layer of the eye plays an integral part in helping to convert light into electrical impulses that the brain can process. Beyond learning about the structure of the eyes, readers will think critically about how eyesight affects their lives. This volume also describes common vision problems and how to treat them. Each concept is fully explained and illustrated in full color, comprising...

Take a deep breath and dive right into the ins and outs of what keeps us breathing: our lungs. This bright and informative book offers a lively yet straightforward overview of the parts of the body involved with breathing and how they all work together to keep us alive and kicking. It is filled with vibrant photos and diagrams to help explain the different parts of the respiratory system and show how breathing happens. This book also includes helpful...

Without the stomach and intestines, we wouldn't be able to digest food or fuel our bodies to create energy. This book teaches young readers about all the parts of the digestive system, including the stars of the system, the stomach and intestines. Readers will be fascinated to learn how the food they eat is processed by their body and turned into fuel that allows them to run on the playground and study in class. Colorful photos and diagrams, plus...