Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Why does your stomach ache if you eat too much? What makes a cut finger stop bleeding? Basic biology fascinates children, and each book in this kid-friendly collection begins with an engaging narrative to illustrate questions like these. A revealing question-and-answer format follows, explaining the elements that form a system of the human body, such as the digestive, circulatory, or nervous system. Colorfully designed sidebars also spotlight pioneers in medicine and describe common illnesses.
Synopsis
Introduces the basics on the human digestive system. Includes photographs and sidebars to further explain more complex concepts.
Table of Contents
Never again -- What is the digestive system? -- What happens in the mouth? -- What happens in the stomach? -- What happens in the small intestine? -- What about the large intestine? -- Why do you get an upset stomach?