Books with author Jane P. Gardner

Takes a closer look at the brain's role in the central nervous system. Explores how the forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain help us perform separate, everyday functions.

Takes a closer look at the lungs' role in the respiratory system. Explores the path air takes once it enters our bodies and lungs and reveals how the lungs play a part in yawning and hiccupping.

Takes a closer look at the muscles' role in helping the organs do their jobs. Explains the different muscle types and where we can find them in our bodies.

Takes a closer look at the stomach's role in the digestive system. Explores the path food takes once it enters our bodies and ways we can keep our stomachs healthy.

Introduces the periodic table of the elements.

"Discusses the discovery of this radioactive element and how scientists are working to harness its power."--Publisher's description.

Discusses the importance of the element that is the building block for almost every electronic device.

Explains why carbon is such an important element in the world, and how it makes up almost every life-form on Earth.

Discusses uses for the element, including in medicine, technology, and space travel.

Takes a closer look at the brain's role in the central nervous system. Explores how the forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain help us perform separate, everyday functions.

Takes a closer look at the muscles' role in helping the organs do their jobs. Explains the different muscle types and where we can find them in our bodies.

Takes a closer look at the stomach's role in the digestive system. Explores the path food takes once it enters our bodies and ways we can keep our stomachs healthy.