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The circulatory system runs through the body carrying oxygen and nutrients to our cells and removes waste. It's driven by the never-resting heart, which pumps blood through more than 60,000 miles of arteries and veins. The lymphatic system regulates the amount of liquid in the body among other tasks. Readers will learn about how together, these two systems help the body stay alive and fight invading bacteria and viruses.
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The endocrine system is essential to human life. It enables a person to grow, respond to change and stress, and helps turn food into energy. The reproductive system has one crucial task: that of making the next generation of people. Readers learn how these two remarkable systems work together to ensure survival of the human race.
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Bone and muscles join forces to move us from one place to another. The musculoskeletal system controls our breathing, allows our eyes to focus, and shapes our smiles. It enables us to talk and to eat. Our strong bones support our weight. Skin wraps our body in a tough layer of tissue that keeps moisture in and germs out. Readers find out how this marvelous system works and learn some amazing facts about muscles, bones and skin.
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The nervous system is made up of the brain, the spinal cord and nerves. It is responsible for telling the heart to beat, the lungs to breathe, and the muscles to move. The brain, the central command center, processes everything from understanding a teacher's instructions to enjoying a piece of chocolate cake. Readers will discover more about how this remarkable system controls virtually every part of the human body.
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In an informative and easy-to-understand look at the respiratory system, the author discusses what this body system is and what organs are involved in its various processes. She discusses the potential health problems that can affect the respiratory system, such as cancer, pneumonia, and emphysema, as well as ways to keep healthy and problem-free. Little-known facts about the respiratory system are also included.
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The human circulatory system is essential for pumping blood throughout a person's body. Without it, humans wouldn't be able to live. This guide explores the main elements of the circulatory system, introduces key parts such as blood vessels and the heart, and examines problems with this system. Complete with fact boxes and intriguing sidebars, accessible language, discussion questions, and descriptive photographs and diagrams, this introduction will...
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The digestive system helps humans get the most out of every meal and drink. It also rids the body of unwanted substances. This close examination explains the ins and outs of the digestive system, including its location within the human body, the organs used in digestion, and ways excreting certain materials benefits the human body. Its colorful photographs, diagrams, fact boxes, and sidebars keep readers interested and offer comprehensive insight...
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The muscular system gives humans their shape and helps them move their body. This inside guide to our muscles uses relatable examples, discussion questions, sidebars, and fact boxes to dive in to what makes the muscular system work. Age-appropriate language is used in conjunction with detailed photographs and diagrams to explain key concepts such as main muscles in the body, and ways muscles can be strengthened or weakened. Your readers will gain...
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The nervous system is the messenger system of the human body. This volume offers a comprehensive summary of the nervous system, highlighting key aspects connected to it, such as nerves, signals, and reflexes. Through easy-to-understand language, fun fact boxes, intriguing sidebars, and colorful photographs and diagrams, readers are able to fully comprehend this vast and complex system. They will be able to identify why it is one of the most important...
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The human respiratory system is what makes people able to breathe. This detailed guide explains what the respiratory system is, how it works, and the key organs used in its processes. Fun fact boxes, vivid photographs and diagrams, and accessible language paint a detailed picture of the respiratory system and highlight its importance for human life. Readers are also asked to think independently about life science through discussion questions based...
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The human skeletal system is the scaffold for the human body, holding up all the pieces into an amazing functioning unit. This helpful guide to the skeletal system explores the main bones of the human body and introduces the cells, fibers, and other elements that make up each bone. Readers will learn what happens if part of the system is damaged or missing. Through exciting photographs and diagrams, intriguing sidebars, discussion questions, and fact...
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