Books in Inside the Human Body series

The human body is made up of many complex systems. These systems work individually and together to help humans breathe, move, digest food, and do many other things essential for living and growing. This set introduces young readers to the human body and its many networks, including the respiratory system, the circulatory system, the nervous system, and the digestive system. Complete with vibrant color photographs, fun fact boxes, diagrams, and informative sidebars, this journey into the human body provides readers with an up-close look at how their body works. Features include: Discussion questions that encourage readers to think critically about science and their understanding of the human body. Topics are aligned to Next Generation Science Standards focusing on the structures and processes of living things. Sidebars, graphic organizers, and fact boxes allow readers to practice obtaining information from different text features.

The human body is made up of many complex systems. These systems work individually and together to help humans breathe, move, digest food, and do many other things essential for living and growing. This set introduces young readers to the human body and its many networks, including the respiratory system, the circulatory system, the nervous system, and the digestive system. Complete with vibrant color photographs, fun fact boxes, diagrams, and informative sidebars, this journey into the human body provides readers with an up-close look at how their body works. Features include: Discussion questions that encourage readers to think critically about science and their understanding of the human body. Topics are aligned to Next Generation Science Standards focusing on the structures and processes of living things. Sidebars, graphic organizers, and fact boxes allow readers to practice obtaining information from different text features.

The human skeletal system is the scaffold for the human body, holding up all the pieces into an amazing functioning unit. This helpful guide to the skeletal system explores the main bones of the human body and introduces the cells, fibers, and other elements that make up each bone. Readers will learn what happens if part of the system is damaged or missing. Through 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 human respiratory system is what makes people able to breathe. This detailed guide explains what the respiratory system is, how it works, and the key organs used in its processes. Fun fact boxes, vivid photographs and diagrams, and accessible language paint a detailed picture of the respiratory system and highlight its importance for human life. Readers are also asked to think independently about life science through discussion questions based on the informative narrative.

The muscular system gives humans their shape and helps them move their body. This inside guide to our muscles uses relatable examples, discussion questions, sidebars, and fact boxes to dive in to what makes the muscular system work. Age-appropriate language is used in conjunction with detailed photographs and diagrams to explain key concepts such as main muscles in the body, and ways muscles can be strengthened or weakened. Your readers will gain a deeper understanding of the primary functions of the muscular system, including maintaining posture, strength, and movement.

The digestive system helps humans get the most out of every meal and drink. It also rids the body of unwanted substances. This close examination explains the ins and outs of the digestive system, including its location within the human body, the organs used in digestion, and ways excreting certain materials benefits the human body. Its colorful photographs, diagrams, fact boxes, and sidebars keep readers interested and offer comprehensive insight into one of the most important systems of the human body. Discussion questions are included to strengthen readers' understanding of this life science learning experience.

The digestive system helps humans get the most out of every meal and drink. It also rids the body of unwanted substances. This close examination explains the ins and outs of the digestive system, including its location within the human body, the organs used in digestion, and ways excreting certain materials benefits the human body. Its colorful photographs, diagrams, fact boxes, and sidebars keep readers interested and offer comprehensive insight into one of the most important systems of the human body. Discussion questions are included to strengthen readers' understanding of this life science learning experience.