Books in How to Build a Human Body series

Recognized as the most complex organ in the human body, the brain controls everything from sight and memory to breathing and balance. With the help of this captivating book, readers learn about the many processes and activities having to do with the brain. They'll study the different parts that make it up. Easy-to-understand diagrams and enlightening activities help readers of many levels develop a stronger grasp on this important topic within the elementary science curriculum.

There are many key parts that make up the human body, from the skeleton that holds it all together to the organs that keep it working. Readers will get an up-close look at the inner workings of some of the most important components and processes of the human body. Accessible text reinforces fundamental ideas from elementary science curricula including Next Generation Science Standards. Easy-to-understand diagrams support the development of strong reading comprehension skills and illustrate key body parts and concepts from the narratives. Features include: Colorful illustrations and diagrams that encourage a deeper understanding of key content. Concise sections of text to support comprehension. Glossaries highlighting key vocabulary terms.

Many people only know the basics about the bladder, like that it holds urine, but there's much more to learn about this extraordinary organ. For example, when empty it's only about the size of a plum, but when full it can enlarge to the size of a grapefruit. Readers of this innovative volume follow along as a friendly body builder shows them how the different processes and parts involved with the bladder work. Simple diagrams reinforce the understanding of key concepts. Age-appropriate text supports central aspects of the elementary science curriculum.

Recognized as the most complex organ in the human body, the brain controls everything from sight and memory to breathing and balance. With the help of this captivating book, readers learn about the many processes and activities having to do with the brain. They'll study the different parts that make it up. Easy-to-understand diagrams and enlightening activities help readers of many levels develop a stronger grasp on this important topic within the elementary science curriculum.

Many people only know the basics about the bladder, like that it holds urine, but there's much more to learn about this extraordinary organ. For example, when empty it's only about the size of a plum, but when full it can enlarge to the size of a grapefruit. Readers of this innovative volume follow along as a friendly body builder shows them how the different processes and parts involved with the bladder work. Simple diagrams reinforce the understanding of key concepts. Age-appropriate text supports central aspects of the elementary science curriculum.

Many people think of the stomach as being the same thing as the abdomen or belly, but the abdomen is part of a bigger framework known as the digestive system. It includes the stomach and other organs, such as the intestines, liver, and gallbladder. With the help of this innovative volume, readers will learn about the stomach and its functions within the digestive system. Colorful diagrams support the fact-filled narrative and encourage readers to keep their stomachs and digestive systems healthy.

Many people think of the stomach as being the same thing as the abdomen or belly, but the abdomen is part of a bigger framework known as the digestive system. It includes the stomach and other organs, such as the intestines, liver, and gallbladder. With the help of this innovative volume, readers will learn about the stomach and its functions within the digestive system. Colorful diagrams support the fact-filled narrative and encourage readers to keep their stomachs and digestive systems healthy.

There are many key parts that make up the human body, from the skeleton that holds it all together to the organs that keep it working. Readers will get an up-close look at the inner workings of some of the most important components and processes of the human body. Accessible text reinforces fundamental ideas from elementary science curricula including Next Generation Science Standards. Easy-to-understand diagrams support the development of strong reading comprehension skills and illustrate key body parts and concepts from the narratives. Features include: Colorful illustrations and diagrams that encourage a deeper understanding of key content. Concise sections of text to support comprehension. Glossaries highlighting key vocabulary terms.