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We need oxygen every moment of our lives, yet we dont even need to think about breathing! The brain makes sure our lungs keep working, whether were aware of it or not. In this informative volume, readers will follow the path of a breath of air, both in and out of the lungs. Along the way, theyll learn biology vocabulary and the importance of body parts working together to provide the body with life-giving oxygen and rid it of carbon dioxide. Simple illustrations and photographs further elucidate this beginners guide to the respiratory system.
We rarely think about our stomachs until we feel hunger pangs or a stomachache. But every time we put something in our mouth and swallow, our stomach gets to work performing vital tasks to provide our body with the energy and nutrition it needs. This volume is the perfect doorway to the human digestive system. Readers will learn the basic mechanics of digestion as well as other entertaining facts through thoughtful text, colorful diagrams, and supporting photographs.
Animal scat, or poop, can tell an observer not only what kind of animal created it but also what it has been eating. Animal experts pride themselves on identifying stool samples. With this fascinating book, readers can become scat experts as they learn to distinguish dog droppings from fox droppings. They'll learn important points about each animal's behaviors and other essential adaptations, supporting valuable concepts in the elementary science curriculum.
We need oxygen every moment of our lives, yet we dont even need to think about breathing! The brain makes sure our lungs keep working, whether were aware of it or not. In this informative volume, readers will follow the path of a breath of air, both in and out of the lungs. Along the way, theyll learn biology vocabulary and the importance of body parts working together to provide the body with life-giving oxygen and rid it of carbon dioxide. Simple illustrations and photographs further elucidate this beginners guide to the respiratory system.
There are mysterious droppings in the attic! Is it mouse poop or bat poop? In this appealing and educational book, readers are the detectives. They'll uncover clues about the identity of the animal in the attic while learning more about mice and bats, including what they eat and some of their behaviors. They'll apply their knowledge to discover the culprit, all while learning some key elementary science concepts.
Romance, politics, mystery, and murder collide at a British country home In this lengthy annotated edition of the classic Agatha Christie novel, adventurer Anthony Cade returns to Britain to deliver a politician’s memoirs and to rescue a woman from a blackmailing scheme. But when he arrives, he finds himself enmeshed in international intrigue and murder. The answer to these mysteries, as well as his pursuit of a beautiful spirited woman leads him to Chimneys, the country home. There, another murder puts him in the middle of the investigation that will require all of his wits and intelligence to keep him from the gallows. Meanwhile, the forces of Scotland Yard and the French Sûreté conver...
Attention all hikers: Knowing the difference between deer and bear droppings could be lifesaving! Luckily, this entertaining volume helps young nature enthusiasts identify both kinds of excrement, and presents many appealing facts about these marvelous mammals. The high-interest topic is explained with significant science terms that will aid young readers in further explorations of other kinds of animals.
All our movements depend on our amazing muscles. In this lively volume, readers will discover how the three kinds of musclesskeletal, cardiac, and smoothwork in collaboration with their other body parts to keep them moving. Theyll learn what extraordinary machines the human bodys more than 600 muscles are as well as how to keep them healthy and toned. Accessible text and supporting diagrams and photographs make this book a valuable tool in addressing an important topic of the elementary science curriculum.