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3) Guts
Author
Series
Publisher
Graphix logo, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. It soon becomes clear that Raina's tummy trouble isn't going away... and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. What's going...
Author
Series
Big deal volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Oh hey, guess what? New York Times bestseller Nick Seluk has a hilarious new nonfiction picture book all about your body's very own computer -- the brain! Have you ever thought about everything your brain does for you? It is always working to keep you alive and safe. (Plus it lets you think about funny stuff, too.) So why is the brain such a big deal? Because it makes you YOU, of course! This funny and factual picture book from Heart and Brain creator...
Author
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"Discover the groundbreaking field of optogenetics, a biological technique that uses light to control cells in living tissue. Optogenetics helps researchers understand biochemical processes in live organisms and may someday be used to treat blindness, neural disorders, and other diseases."--
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
This volume tackles the human body. Divided into seven sections that connect related systems, the book covers cellular structure at the atomic scale, DNA, and metabolism; respiration and circulation; digestion and elimination; the nervous and endocrine systems; the immune system and fighting infections; the skeleton, musculature, and movement; and reproduction. Macaulay combines a detailed description with frequently whimsical, yet very informative,...
10) Human body!
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
A guide to the human body describes the various parts and discusses how different systems work.
11) Grossology
Author
Series
Publisher
Price Stern Sloan
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Amusingly illustrated book explains the scientific facts of some of the more disgusting aspects of human physiology.
Author
Publisher
Welbeck Editions
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"... provides a detailed look at the topic of the human body, covering of the body's major systems and organs, as well as looking at the cellular level and at the genetics that play a part in making us who we are."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"Some creatures can outlive humans by centuries. Readers will learn about these extreme examples of longevity in the animal kingdom, how aging happens, and what genes help animals to live so long."--
15) Animal ears
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book introduces the unique ears of bats, mosquitoes, owls, frogs, grasshoppers, shrews, and rabbits.
16) The Human body
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Introduces the component parts of the human body and explores the ways in which they function.
Author
Language
English
Description
This book contains informative, honest, and reassuring answers to questions that preadolescents have about puberty--from friendships and feelings, to pimples, babies, body hair, menstruation, bras, and much more. Straightforward, age-appropriate answers are provided by an experienced nurse-and-physician team who have been giving seminars to preteens and their parents throughout the Pacific Northwest and Bay Area for more than 25 years. Each question...
Author
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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Description
"Celebrate your body (and it's changes, too!) is your guide to understanding and loving your body - now and as it continues to change. Here's everything you need to know about breasts and bras, your period, hair here and there, feelings and friends, and so much more. You'll find support and encouragement in these pages that will help you navigate this whole puberty thing. Think of this book as your new best friend that will help you learn about -...
Author
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Puberty is one of the first signs that you're growing up--and that's something to be celebrated. If you're a tween or teen just starting your journey, or you've made it through our first puberty guide for ages 8 to 10 and still have some tricky questions--Celebrate your body 2 provides the support to navigating this whole puberty thing with confidence. From bras and braces to budding romantic feelings, this guide helps you understand and embrace the...