Filled with brightly colored photographs and bite sized facts, this book presents our human body and how it functions in a fun, appealing manner. Contents include: Human Body, Skeleton and Bones, Moving Muscles, Brain and Senses, Heart and Blood, Lungs and Breathing, Skin, Nails and Hair, Fighting Diseases, Digestive System, Urinary System, Reproduction System (including a brief explanation of male/female sex hormones that "turn young boys/girls into men/women"), Life Cycle, Staying Healthy, Communication and a helpful Reference section. Each topic is presented in a 2-page spread and includes a "test yourself" question at the bottom (with answer located on opposite page). hc, 128 pgs. ~ Deanne
First Human Body Encyclopedia
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026760
ISBN
9781465443489
Grade 1-7
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Category Description for Biology for the Grammar Stage
Biology for the Grammar Stage from Elemental Science is a thirty-six-week study of the living world, animals, the human body, and plants using interesting and visually engaging books that kids want to read, hands-on experiments, and guided student notebooking exercises. The course is well-laid out and easy to use for parents and kids alike. Required for the course: Biology for the Grammar Stage Teacher Guide, spine books, and student materials. We also offer a printed Biology for the Grammar Stage Student Workbook. If you prefer lapbooking, a PDF of Lapbook Templates is available from the publisher. Written to be religiously neutral, the recommended resource books may reference evolution or an old earth timeline.
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| Product Format: | Hardcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 1-7 |
| Brand: | Dorling Kindersley |
| ISBN: | 9781465443489 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 9 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.75 |
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