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  • The Endocrine System

    Lynette Rushton, Denton A Cooley M.D.

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, May 1, 2009)
    Discover how the endocrine system works to maintain an internal balance within the human body.
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  • Cells, Tissues, and Skin

    Douglas B. Light, M.D. Cooley, Denton A.

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, June 1, 2009)
    Examines cells and tissues of the body, including how cells function and how they bind together to form tissues, and describes the functions of the skin.

  • The Nervous System

    F Fay Evans-Martin, Denton A Cooley M.D.

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, Nov. 1, 2009)
    The nervous system allows us to move, feel, and think, and it is involved in nearly all of the functions of the human body. Nerves communicate signals between the brain and muscles, allowing us to move our hands and feet. This book discusses the development and organization of this diverse system, its functions, and potential injuries.

  • The Cardiovascular System

    Simon Rose

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2014)
    The Cardiovascular System is part of the How the Human Body Works series.
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  • The Muscular System

    Simon Rose

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2014)
    The Muscular System is part of the How the Human Body Works series.
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  • The Digestive System

    Simon Rose

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2014)
    The Digestive System is part of the How the Human Body Works series.
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  • The Nervous System

    Simon Rose

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2014)
    The Nervous System is part of the How the Human Body Works series.
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  • The Respiratory System

    Susan Whittemore, Denton A Cooley M.D.

    Hardcover (Chelsea House Publications, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Breathing is essential to human survival, as it gives us the necessary oxygen we need to live. Yet, the act of respiration is an involuntary process, something many people don't think about on a day-to-day basis. This book explains fundamental physical and biological principles underlying respiratory function.

  • The Muscular System

    Simon Rose

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Did you know that there are more than 600 named muscles in the human body? Approximately 50 percent of the body weight is made up of the muscular system. Discover more fascinating facts in Muscular System, a How the Human Body Works book.
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  • The Respiratory System

    Simon Rose

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 1, 2014)
    The Respiratory System is part of the How the Human Body Works series.
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  • The Circulatory System

    Susan Whittemore, Series Editor Deena Cloud Susan Whittemore, M D Texas Heart Institute Clinical Susan Whittemore Introduction by Denton a Cooley

    Hardcover (Chelsea House Publications, May 1, 2009)
    Composed of the heart, blood vessels, and blood, the circulatory system delivers oxygen and nutrients to every tissue in the body. This title intends to promote a basic understanding of the fundamental physical and biological principles underlying circulatory functions, and describes the anatomical features of the system.

  • The Nervous System

    Simon Rose

    Hardcover (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Did you know that about 20 percent of the bodys energy is used by the brain? The average adult brain weights 3 pounds (1.5 kilograms). Discover more fascinating facts in How the Human Body Works Nervous System.
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