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"The human skeletal system is all about bones! It's the scaffold for the human body and holds up all the other pieces of us. This helpful guide to the skeletal system explores the main bones of the human body; the cells, fibers, and other elements that make up each bone; and what happens if part of the system is damaged or missing. Through the help of exciting photographs and diagrams, intriguing sidebars, discussion questions, and fact boxes, readers are given the tools to understand this fascinating part of the human body"--
The system of checks balances between the branches of the U.S. government is written into the Constitution, but it isn't always clearly understood. How does each branch keep the others from getting too powerful? The answer is waiting for readers to discover in this inside guide to an essential civics concept. Through age-appropriate text, photographs, sidebars, and fact boxes, readers explore the meaning of checks and balances and how the system works. They're also encouraged to discuss ways it's been used in the past and the benefits and disadvantages of checks and balances.
Taxes have been part of the United States since its very beginning. Taxes on food, property, and income are often in the news and are often discussed and debated by adults, but young people also need to know the basics about taxes. This guide to an important part of civics education comprehensively explores the definition of taxes, the U.S. tax system, and key taxes affecting modern society. Through photographs, sidebars, fact boxes, and engaging text supplemented with discussion questions, readers will fully understand the role of taxes in government and ordinary life today.
In Native American history, the Iroquois have earned their place as one of the most democratic alliances with some of the most formidable warriors. United by a language and a desire to improve their lifestyles, the Iroquois Nations helped shape United States history. This book details the story of the Five, and later Six, Iroquois Nationsthe Cayuga, the Seneca, the Onondaga, the Oneida, the Mohawk, and the Tuscarora: who they were, how the Iroquois Confederacy was formed, and the struggles the Iroquois faced with the arrival of European settlers. Likewise, it describes what these tribes are like today and what new experiences they face in modern society.
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 appeal to readers of all levels.
The Cheyenne began as farmers in the Great Lakes area, but migrated to the Plains where they became nomadic hunters. This remarkable people has seen great hardship and conflict throughout their past, including a role in the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Yet, an irrepressible spirit helped the culture survive to modern times. This noteworthy book focuses on this important native culture of which thousands of descendants still live in the United States. The accessible narrative includes an overview of Cheyenne history, their traditions, and their way of life in modern times.
"The nervous system is the messenger system of the human body. Without it, you couldn't move your muscles, type on a computer, or think! This title offers a comprehensive breakdown 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 also are able to identify why it is one of the most important parts of the human body with the help of carefully chosen discussion questions"--
As Logan jumps on the bed, what is it that keeps his body moving up and down? The Bod Squad sets out to help prevent him from falling. They shrink down to explore the muscular system, traveling from Logan’s skeletal muscle to bones and back again. An adventure-filled graphic novel that provides young readers information about the human body and how its muscular system works. Includes contemporary full-color graphic artwork, fun facts, additional information, and a glossary.
When Sam breathes in a speck of dust through his nose, how does the body separate that from the oxygen it needs? The Bod Squad shrinks down in size and travels through Sams respiratory system, all the way to the lungs and back. An adventure-filled graphic novel that provides young readers information about the human body and how its respiratory system works. Includes contemporary full-color graphic artwork, fun facts, additional information, and a glossary.
Before European explorers arrived in the Americas, the Shoshone lived in present-day Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, California, and Nevada. Readers of this accessible history will appreciate learning what everyday life was like for this nomadic people and how western expansion in the United States changed that way of life forever. They'll follow the Shoshone onto reservations and into modern times, discovering how they've kept their vibrant culture alive. Historic images and fact boxes enhance the curriculum-supporting content.