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1) Guts
Author
Series
Publisher
Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. It soon becomes clear that Raina's tummy trouble isn't going away... and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. What's going...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Bill Bryson, bestselling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body. As compulsively readable as it is comprehensive, this is Bryson at his very best, a must-read owner's manual for everybody. Bill Bryson once again proves himself to be an incomparable companion as he guides us through the human body--how it functions, its remarkable ability to heal itself, and (unfortunately)...
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A guided tour around our oddball organs and freaky body functions that make us who we are tackles curious questions about various body parts that not only make us human, but show how we are connected to the rest of the animal kingdom.
Author
Publisher
American Academy of Pediatrics
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Puberty is tough on kids--and maybe even more so on parents! Parenting Through Puberty explains the physical and emotional changes you can expect to see in your child. Dr. Kowal-Connelly covers the nitty-gritty of adolescents' changing bodies, and, critically, addresses the emotional toll puberty can take, covering issues of moodiness, body image, and self-esteem. Dr. Kowal-Connelly's reassuring advice also includes ways to encourage your tween or...
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
2003.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
A nose for digging? Ears for seeing? Eyes that squirt blood? Explore the many amazing things animals can do with their ears, eyes, mouths, noses, feet, and tails in this interactive guessing book, beautifully illustrated in cut-paper collage, which was awarded a Caldecott Honor.
This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades K-1, Read Aloud Informational Text).
10) The male brain
Author
Publisher
Broadway Books
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Dr. Louann Brizendine, the founder of the first clinic in the country to study gender differences in brain, behavior, and hormones, turns her attention to the male brain, showing how, through every phase of life, the "male reality" is fundamentally different from the female one.
Author
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Neuroscientist Penny Lewis explores the latest research into the nighttime brain to understand the real benefits of sleep, showing how, while our body rests, the brain practices tasks it learned during the day, replays traumatic events to mollify them, and forges connections between distant concepts.
Author
Publisher
American Academy of Pediatrics
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Did an adult just give you this book? Did you roll your eyes or laugh a little? Either reaction would be normal because this book is going to give you a lot of information that may seem awkward. It can also be a little funny, but it's really important. It's about puberty--that time when your body starts changing to look more grown up. Sometimes it may seem as if you are the only one dealing with body changes, but EVERY body goes through puberty....
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Readers will get an in-depth look at the important systems that make up the human body. Alongside engaging and informative photos, readers will learn about the circulatory, digestive, endocrine, immune, muscular, nervous, reproductive, respiratory, and skeletal systems and how each are critical to a healthy, functioning body. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index.
Author
Series
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Walks you through all the structures of the body, and tells you all you need to know about anatomy and physiology. Whether you need clarification for a class, or just desire to learn more for your own curiosity's sake, the simple explanations and clear illustrations in this guide will provide a detailed look into the wonders of the human body.
19) Human body
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Text and illustrations present information on the parts of the body and how they work.
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