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Smelly Farts and Other Body Horrors

Anna Claybourne (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427193537

Gurgle, burp, ooze, and squirts - sometimes our bodies do the most disgusting things! Our bodies are food-processing factories that produce oils and gases and waste. From making sticky earwax and stinky sweat to letting out loud burps and embarrassing farts, this entertaining book describes why our bodies do the rude and hilarious things they do. Get your hands dirty, too, with some easy (and painless!) experiments.

The Life Cycle of a Mosquito

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427165619

Mosquitoes have lived on Earth for more than 30 million years! Close-up photos and detailed illustrations depict the amazing changes a mosquito goes through in four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Kids will enjoy reading about different species of mosquitoes and - most importantly - why they bite! Topics include mosquito bodies and senses, where mosquitoes lay their eggs, the differences between male and female mosquitoes, and the diseases mosquitoes transmit and how to avoid mosquito bites.

Medical Inventions: The Best of Health

Jill Bryant (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427194190

Innovations in the medical field save countless lives daily. In this fascinating title, a timeline of breakthrough medical inventions is explored through dynamic photographs and interesting fact boxes. Fleming's advances with penicillin and the invention of the X-ray machine are some of the featured inventions that keep us in the best of health!

Medicine Cabinet Chemistry

Jon Eben Field (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427196125

The medical and pharmaceutical industries rely on chemists to produce drugs that relieve pain and keep people alive. Readers will learn what goes into the making of an aspirin and how some medical discoveries have been the result of trial, error, and "chem-tacular" luck! Easy experiments allow budding scientists to test theories.

Growing and Eating Green

Ruth Owen (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778792529

Come inside for a fresh look at careers in green food, from planting to cultivation, and merchandising to selling. In addition to the greening of conventional methods of food production, this book examines careers in alternative energy, equipment, packaging, and delivery systems.

Body Care Chemistry

Rachel Eagen (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427196071

So many of the everyday products we use are created through the wonders of modern chemistry. From toilet paper to body cream, soap, and perfume, humans rely on chemistry to make our lives easier. Fascinating experiments explain how compounds are mixed together and how body care products are made. Easy experiments allow budding scientists to test theories.

Food and Farming Then and Now

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427194091

While today most food is bought from a grocery store, many years ago food was grown and harvested on the family farm. This informative title examines different types of foods eaten and how they were produced from the olden days to the present.

Why We Need Water and Fiber

Angela Royston (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427196828

Water plays a vital role in nearly every bodily function, including regulating temperature and removing toxins. Fiber is essential for gastrointestinal health. This compelling book examines how fiber and water work together to help our digestive tracts run smoothly.

Why We Need Proteins

Angela Royston (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427196804

Our organs, bones, muscles, skin, and hair either contain or are made of proteins. This engaging title explains how our bodies break down large protein molecules into the amino acids that our bodies need to maintain our muscles, bones, blood, and body organs.

Why We Need Minerals

James Bow (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427196798

Minerals boost our immune systems, support normal growth and development, and help cells and organs function. This engaging title explores the roles of key minerals, such as calcium, iron, potassium, and magnesium.

Why We Need Vitamins

Marina Cohen (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427196811

We all know that vitamins are necessary for proper growth and good health. But what vitamins do we need and how does our body use them? This informative title identifies essential vitamins and explains how our bodies absorb them.

Why We Need Carbohydrates

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427196774

Even though carbohydrates have been given a bad rap in recent years, they are essential for maintaining good health. This fascinating title examines the chemical structure of carbohydrates and explains the differences between simple and complex carbohydrates.

Why We Need Fats

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427196781

There is a great deal of fuss about fat! Fat is an essential nutrient for optimal health, however too much fat can lead to health problems. This informative title helps clear up the confusion about this controversial nutrient.

Past Tense: Healthy Ways to Manage Stress

John Burstein (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427195340

Slim Goodbody helps children develop skills to manage and release stress in ways that keep their minds and bodies healthy. Stress can be anything that happens that puts pressure on peoples minds and bodies and causes them to feel worried, uptight, or tense.

The Exciting Endocrine System

John Burstein (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778789048

Squirt may be a tiny gland, but young readers will thrill to learn just how important he is. Come inside to see the powerful effects of the pineal, pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands. The roles of the hypothalamus and pancreas will also be explored along with the function of hormones.

The Remarkable Respiratory System

John Burstein (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778789062

Huff & Puff, our Body Buddy lung twins make learning about the lungs and respiratory system exciting! Readers are introduced to the bronchial tree. They will discover how the diaphragm and intercostals muscles help the lungs fill and empty. Easy-to-follow text will guide young readers through this detailed topic, helping to ensure absorption of the material.

The Mighty Muscular and Skeletal Systems

John Burstein (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778789055

Struts and Flex, our muscle and bone Body Buddies give the inside scoop on this active partnership. Readers are introduced to the structure and function of bones and muscles. They will discover how different joints enable different kinds of movement and how muscles must work in teams.

The Dynamic Digestive System

John Burstein (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778789031

Join Gurgle, our Body Buddy stomach and learn all about what happens to food after it is swallowed. Readers will learn about their esophagus, stomach, liver, small and large intestine.

The Amazing Circulatory System

John Burstein (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778789017

Join our Body Buddy Ticker as he explores the workings of the heart and circulatory system. Children will learn how the amazing heart muscle works, and will discover how blood vessels transport life-giving oxygen to the cells and carry away carbon dioxide. Colorful layouts make learning about this complex topic easy and fun.

The Astounding Nervous System

John Burstein (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778789024

Join our brain Body Buddy Cognos and learn all about how the brain and nervous system work. Children will discover the location of the major parts of the brain and gain understanding of their various functions. Involved topics like nerve signals are explained in an entertaining and straightforward way for young readers.

What Is Germ Theory?

Natalie Hyde (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427195302

French chemist Louis Pasteur made several significant contributions to the world of science. This intriguing book examines how Pasteur uncovered the basis of the modern germ theory. Readers will learn how Pasteur's theory helped him develop vaccines for anthrax, rabies, and other diseases and how his work continues to influence modern medicine.

Food Chains and You

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427198136

Through many photographs and illustrations, Food Chains and You conveys how the transfer of energy takes place from the sun to various plants and animals, including people. It shows children how they, too, are part of food chains. The book also gives children tips on how to grow their own food-chain-friendly vegetable garden.