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Books in The Amazingly Gross Human Body series

  • Pump It Up: The Heart and Blood

    Joanne Randolph

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 15, 2017)
    "Diagrams and full-color photos and illustrations, paired with accessible and informative text, showcase how the heart works and what its job is in the human body"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Digestive System

    Gretchen Hoffman

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2008)
    An addition to an anatomy series discusses the parts that make up the human digestive system, what can go wrong, how to treat those illnesses and diseases, and how to stay healthy.
  • Microbes: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

    Joanne Randolph

    Paperback (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Explores the bacteria that live in human intestines, including how they help digest food and how food affects the microbiota in the body.
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  • The Eyes Have It

    Joanne Randolph

    Paperback (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Describes how the human eye works, detailing how the brain processes vision, what it means to be color deficient, and the importance of the different parts of the eye.
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  • Understanding the Brain

    Joanne Randolph

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Of all the parts of the human body, the brain is perhaps the most amazing. This complex organ runs the show when it comes to our bodies. It is the command center that keeps the bodys voluntary and involuntary systems working as they should. Readers will find out how the brain works, the many different jobs it does, and more in this photo-illustrated and engaging text.
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  • Muscles

    L H Colligan

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Feb. 1, 2010)
    Discusses human musculature, what can go wrong, how to treat those diseases and injuries, and how to stay healthy.
  • Taste and Digestion

    Joanne Randolph

    Paperback (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 15, 2017)
    "Explore the world of taste and digestion in this volume that follows food through the digestive system"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Understanding the Brain

    Joanne Randolph

    Paperback (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Explains the workings of the human brain, including its physical characteristics, its need for mental and physical enrichment, and why sleep is so important.
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  • Microbes: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

    Joanne Randolph

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Microbes are the oldest living organisms on the planet. They have been around for billions of years. Why havent you seen them, then? Microbes are tiny, single-celled organismsmillions could fit in the eye of a needle. You might think of microbes as organisms that make us sick. This is true, but it is also true that we couldnt live without them. Readers will be thrilled to learn more about the microscopic world of microbes and their impact on the human body.
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  • Pump It Up: The Heart and Blood

    Joanne Randolph

    Paperback (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 15, 2017)
    "Diagrams and full-color photos and illustrations, paired with accessible and informative text, showcase how the heart works and what its job is in the human body"--Provided by publisher.
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  • The Muscular System

    Barbara Lowell

    Paperback (Bolt, Aug. 1, 2018)
    While buiit to hit multiple NGSS (systems, cause/effect, and math), STEM and technology benchmarks, this book describes why the body's muscular system is truly amazing. Driven by great photography, hi/lo text supports and powerful infographics, this comprehensive book is your best bet to teach discovering how the human body works and learning a few gross facts too!
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  • The Eyes Have It

    Joanne Randolph

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Take a tour of the human eye in this engrossing volume. Colorful images and diagrams invite the reader to take a deeper look at the workings of the human eye. Follow along as we discover how light plays a role and how the eye and the brain work together to interpret the world around us.
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