20 Fun Facts About the Respiratory System
20 Fun Facts About the Respiratory System

Author: Zelda Salt

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2018-12-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1538230666

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Oxygen is one of the most essential needs for life on Earth, and respiration is how living things use it. But there's a lot more going on in this seemingly simple process than you might think. The respiratory system is in some ways the most underappreciated of the body systems, since it works 24/7, mostly without being noticed, and never gets a single moment's rest. In this book, readers discover the most fascinating facts about respiration, the structure of the lungs, and even some of the seemingly gross processes that happen in their body!

20 Fun Facts About the Nervous System
20 Fun Facts About the Nervous System

Author: Emily Mahoney

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2018-12-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1538232782

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Have you ever wondered how the brain is able to control so many important things in the human body? Or how the spinal cord is structured? This volume engrosses and engages reader in this fascinating topic in an easy-to-follow format that adds to the accessibility of this text. Graphic organizers, a body system diagram, and full-color photographs reinforce the science curriculum content contained in each fun fact. Even reluctant readers will marvel at all the amazing processes of the nervous system when explained through gross, unbelievable, and amusing tidbits on each page.

20 Fun Facts About the Muscular System
20 Fun Facts About the Muscular System

Author: Tayler Cole

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2018-12-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1538229234

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Muscles do far more than help us lift heavy things off the ground. Muscles make the heart work well and move food through the stomach. They allow us to walk, swim, and even draw! In the fun fact file format, this book introduces readers to the most interesting aspects of the muscular system, including information from the science curriculum, through engaging and sometimes gross tidbits! Detailed diagrams and full-color photographs support each fascinating fact, guiding readers to better body literacy and understanding of this important body system.

20 Fun Facts About the Skeletal System
20 Fun Facts About the Skeletal System

Author: Theresa Emminizer

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2018-12-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1538232820

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Readers will bone up on their knowledge of the human body with this enlightening text about the skeletal system. The skeleton forms framework for the entire body. It protects the organs, stores minerals, and makes it possible for the body to move and function. Readers will study the parts of the skeletal system, learn about types of bones, and discover how the body changes over time. Useful diagrams help readers visualize abstract concepts, and attention-grabbing photographs enrich the comprehensive text.

20 Fun Facts About the Digestive System
20 Fun Facts About the Digestive System

Author: Emily Mahoney

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2018-12-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 153823274X

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When talking about the digestive system, a few topics must be covered: vomit, the intestines, and poop! All readers can enjoy these and many more topics about the grossest of the body systems in this friendly, fun fact format. From the mouth and esophagus to the small and large intestine, readers take a journey through the human body via the digestive tract, and enjoy learning about processes the digestive system does without us even knowing. The bright images and labeled diagrams encourage body literacy and support science classroom learning.

Respiratory System, The
Respiratory System, The

Author: Rebecca Pettiford

Publisher: Bellwether Media

Published: 2019-08-01

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 1618915630

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Did you know all the air you breathe in passes through a special filtration system? It is one of the many ways the respiratory system keeps your body running smoothly! In this title, leveled text explains how the respiratory system works both inside and outside the body while vibrant photos and diagrams keep young readers engaged.

20 Fun Facts About the Circulatory System
20 Fun Facts About the Circulatory System

Author: Tayler Cole

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2018-12-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1538229218

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The circulatory system doesn't just move blood around the body. It moves nutrients, oxygen, hormones, and electrolytes to exactly where they need to go, from the brain to the feet. Every body system relies on the network of veins, arteries, and capillaries throughout the body. While important, the circulatory system is also incredible interesting! Readers learn the basics of blood cells and blood vessels in fun, surprising, and even gross facts on each page. Diagrams and full-color photographs aid readers' understanding and provide a close encounter with parts of the body they may never see.

20 Fun Facts About the Digestive System
20 Fun Facts About the Digestive System

Author: Emily Mahoney

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2018-12-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1538230631

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When talking about the digestive system, a few topics must be covered: vomit, the intestines, and poop! All readers can enjoy these and many more topics about the grossest of the body systems in this friendly, fun fact format. From the mouth and esophagus to the small and large intestine, readers take a journey through the human body via the digestive tract, and enjoy learning about processes the digestive system does without us even knowing. The bright images and labeled diagrams encourage body literacy and support science classroom learning.

20 Fun Facts About the Muscular System
20 Fun Facts About the Muscular System

Author: Tayler Cole

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2018-12-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1538232766

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Muscles do far more than help us lift heavy things off the ground. Muscles make the heart work well and move food through the stomach. They allow us to walk, swim, and even draw! In the fun fact file format, this book introduces readers to the most interesting aspects of the muscular system, including information from the science curriculum, through engaging and sometimes gross tidbits! Detailed diagrams and full-color photographs support each fascinating fact, guiding readers to better body literacy and understanding of this important body system.

Senses, Nervous & Respiratory Systems: The Nervous System - Brain Gr. 5-8
Senses, Nervous & Respiratory Systems: The Nervous System - Brain Gr. 5-8

Author: Susan Lang

Publisher: Classroom Complete Press

Published: 2015-10-01

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 1771677392

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**This is the chapter slice "The Nervous System - Brain" from the full lesson plan "Senses, Nervous & Respiratory Systems"** How long is a nerve cell? How are our lungs like a train station? We answer these questions and much more in our second resource on the human body. Curriculum-based material written in an easy-to-understand way makes this a hit for teachers and students alike. Loaded with information on the brain, spinal cord and nerves, students will learn the main parts of the nervous system and how each works. Also investigate the organs of the five senses, and then take a trip around the respiratory system! Find out exactly where air goes when we breathe it in, and then out. Reading passages, comprehension questions, hands-on activities and color mini posters are provided. Also included: Crossword, Word Search, Test Prep and Final Quiz. All of our content is aligned to your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy and STEM initiatives.