Books in My Body Inside and Out! series

We get warm and cozy under a quilt and drift off to sleep. As we rest, however, our bodies are still hard at work, processing dinner, repairing damaged skin, and growing bones and muscles. All night, every night, as we sleep and dream, our lungs keep breathing in and out, blood races around our body, our brains are busy organizing thoughts and experiences from the day, and repairs are being made ready for whatever tomorrow brings. In What Happens When I Sleep? the body parts and processes that keep on going all night are explored in detail. Fascinating facts are woven into lively, accessible step-by-step explanations, delivering solid science in a way that's perfectly suited to the book's Grade 2 readership.

From taking a close-up look at the parts of an ear, to learning how our ears work as a team with our brain, My Amazing Sense of Hearing explores everything to do with how we hear. What are sounds? What is an ear drum? And do our ears really stop us from toppling over? These questions and many more will be answered in this lively, fact-packed new book for young readers.

We grow bigger and bigger, and every few months we need new shoes and clothes. We grow taller and taller, until one day we are finally tall enough to ride on that rollercoaster. When we were born we couldn't talk or walk, but now we can read, write, use a computer, and play sports. All day, every day, we are growing and changing. Bones grow, muscles develop and get stronger, and brains develop the ability to learn all they can about the world. In What Happens When I Grow? the processes involved in growing from a baby to an elementary-school child are explored through a child's everyday life. Fascinating facts are woven into lively, accessible step-by-step explanations, delivering solid science in a way that's perfectly suited to the book's Grade 2 readership.

We crunch up fruit, cereal, pizza, vegetables, and many other foods. And then, somehow, all that food gives us energy. From chewing to digesting, to going to the bathroom, our teeth, stomach, intestines, and many other body parts work together to turn food into fuel for our bodies. In What Happens When I Eat? the body parts and processes involved in eating and digestion are explored through a child's everyday actions and experiences. Fascinating facts are woven into lively, accessible step-by-step explanations delivering solid science in a way that's perfectly suited to the book's Grade 2 readership.

What happens when a rat's tooth wears out from biting through really hard material, like wire? How can a mouse jump straight up nearly seven times its body length? How does a rat's long, naked tail help it regulate its body temperature? Outside and Inside Rats and Mice answers all these questions and many others. With stunning color photographs of rats and mice -- from developing babies to adults -- and clear, accessible text, Sandra Markle invites children to learn all about these unique and fascinating creatures. Curious young readers will delight in this close look at rats and mice -- from the inside out!

Did you ever wonder what makes a lion roar or how cats learn to hunt? How do mother cats take care of their babies? Did you know that some cats sleep up to eighteen hours a day? Or that many cats can jump up to ten times their height? How is your own cat related to a lion or a tiger?Outside and Inside Big Cats answers all these questions and many more. With astonishing full-color photographs of lions, tigers, leopards, cougars, and even ordinary house cats, and clear, accessible text, Sandra Markle invites curious readers to learn all about big cats -- from the inside out!

What happens when a rat's tooth wears out from biting through really hard material, like wire? How can a mouse jump straight up nearly seven times its body length? How does a rat's long, naked tail help it regulate its body temperature? Outside and Inside Rats and Mice answers all these questions and many others. With stunning color photographs of rats and mice -- from developing babies to adults -- and clear, accessible text, Sandra Markle invites children to learn all about these unique and fascinating creatures.Curious young readers will delight in this close look at rats and mice -- from the inside out!

We can run along the street while waving to a friend, or dribble and shoot a basketball without even thinking about where to position our hands. All day, every day, our bodies are making movements. From walking to smiling, throwing a ball, and brushing our teeth, our brain, nervous system, bones, muscles, and many other body parts are keeping our amazing bodies on the move. In What Happens When I Move? the body parts and processes involved in movement are explored through a child's everyday actions. Fascinating facts are woven into lively, accessible step-by-step explanations, delivering solid science in a way that's perfectly suited to the book's Grade 2 readership.