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Our bodies come in all shapes and sizes, and they change throughout our lives, from newborn babies and children through to teenagers, and maybe to mums and dads and grandparents. Find out about growing and learning, big and small, keeping fit, breaks and bruises, the five senses, using our minds, how we are the same and how we are different - and lots more. Our bodies really are amazing!
26) Power up
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"An exploration of the relationship between the human body and all the energy that it takes to make it go"--
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This title explores real-life people whose hearing is so amazing, it seems like a superpower! Readers will learn what hearing is, how the ear and its parts affect hearing, and meet people whose hearing is superhuman! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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This title explores real-life people whose vision is so amazing, it seems like a superpower! Readers will learn what vision is, how the eye and its parts affect vision, and meet people whose vision is superhuman! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
30) Cradle to grave
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Tells the story of the human body - inside and out - as it lives, grows, and dies.
31) The body: a complete user's guide : how your body functions, and how to keep it healthy and strong
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"Your body is an incredible machine that can run for more than 80 years without batteries, can self-propel over land and water, can heal itself from most common ailments, and can pair with another of its kind to reproduce. This updated, fully illustrated, easy-to-understand guide from National Geographic explores the intricate systems that make up the marvelous human body--from head to toe, inside and out. Beautifully designed and brimming with fascinating...
32) How I grow
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Most humans only weigh a few pounds when they are born. A child grows about 2.5 inches (6.4 centimeters) every year between the ages of 6 and 12. Learn about the fascinating ways the human body functions in How I Grow.
33) Superhuman speed
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This title explores real-life people whose speed is so amazing, it seems like a superpower! Readers will learn what speed is, how muscles affect speed, and meet people whose speed is superhuman! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
34) Boogers and snot
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The body is an amazing machine and this title introduces the gross and amazing reasons our bodies makes boogers and snot, or mucus.
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What's going on inside your insides? From the skeleton to muscles and blood flow and respiration, kids can discover how all parts of the human body fit and work together. Readers can answer quiz questions to make learning interactive and fun, and try out prompted activities to learn even more. This book also includes information on sleep, going to the doctor and dentist, and body language. A glossary at the back of the book highlights key words to...
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Readers will get an in-depth look at the important systems that make up the human body. Alongside engaging and informative photos, readers will learn about the circulatory, digestive, endocrine, immune, muscular, nervous, reproductive, respiratory, and skeletal systems and how each are critical to a healthy, functioning body. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index.
39) Illumanatomy
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Look inside the human body with the magic three-colour lens in this follow up to the internationally best-selling Illuminature. X-ray the body from head to toe and discover how your body works. Use the red lens to reveal the skeleton, look through the green lens to see how the muscles work, and x-ray your organs with the blue lens to discover how they work day and night to keep you alive. 11 x 13-1/2.
40) My body
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Provides an introduction to the parts of the human body and the five senses.