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In an informative and easy-to-understand look at the respiratory system, the author discusses what this body system is and what organs are involved in its various processes. She discusses the potential health problems that can affect the respiratory system, such as cancer, pneumonia, and emphysema, as well as ways to keep healthy and problem-free. Little-known facts about the respiratory system are also included.
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The nervous system is made up of the brain, the spinal cord and nerves. It is responsible for telling the heart to beat, the lungs to breathe, and the muscles to move. The brain, the central command center, processes everything from understanding a teacher's instructions to enjoying a piece of chocolate cake. Readers will discover more about how this remarkable system controls virtually every part of the human body.
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This fun and informative STEAM book about sharks makes it easy for parents and teachers to introduce STEAM to their youngest learners. Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this book uses real-world examples to make STEAM topics easier to understand. It features an age-appropriate STEAM activity that is perfect for makerspaces and introduces kindergartners to the steps of the engineering design process. It helps beginning readers learn to read...
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The endocrine system is essential to human life. It enables a person to grow, respond to change and stress, and helps turn food into energy. The reproductive system has one crucial task: that of making the next generation of people. Readers learn how these two remarkable systems work together to ensure survival of the human race.
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The circulatory system runs through the body carrying oxygen and nutrients to our cells and removes waste. It's driven by the never-resting heart, which pumps blood through more than 60,000 miles of arteries and veins. The lymphatic system regulates the amount of liquid in the body among other tasks. Readers will learn about how together, these two systems help the body stay alive and fight invading bacteria and viruses.
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Bone and muscles join forces to move us from one place to another. The musculoskeletal system controls our breathing, allows our eyes to focus, and shapes our smiles. It enables us to talk and to eat. Our strong bones support our weight. Skin wraps our body in a tough layer of tissue that keeps moisture in and germs out. Readers find out how this marvelous system works and learn some amazing facts about muscles, bones and skin.
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Hands-on learning fun aimed straight at the first-grade curriculum. Twenty-two crafts introduce transportation modes ranging from a baby carriage to a rocket ship. Among the projects are a Race Car Photo Holder, a Human Bulldozer, a Tissue Box Bus, and a Bead Train Necklace. They are perfect for group classroom projects or just having fun at home.
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Following the format of the successful Learning is Fun series, the Learning About series moves slightly upward in age range, from preschool and kindergarten concepts to curriculum topics covered in kindergarten through grade 1. There are easy-to-make crafts for every kind of weather. Among the projects are What kind of weather? Wheel", Mr. Thermometer", Flash of Lightning Puppet", Icy Snowman Mobile", and a Dress for the Weather doll". Each craft...
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Insects are everywhere - crawling in the grass, hiding under rocks, or flying through the air at 35 miles per hour. But even if insects make you squirm, they are a valuable part of our Earth. Some insects eat other insects that damage plants. Others light up summer nights. With this latest book in Kathy Ross's Crafts for Kids Who are Learning About series, you'll find out more about insects while making 22 low-cost or no-cost projects. So come discover...
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Europe is a marvelous continent, made up of about fifty countries. But did you know that the smallest country in the world-Vatican City-is in Europe? Or that Europe is the only continent with no large deserts? Learn more about the diverse continent of Europe, from its people and countries to its landforms, economy, and more.
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Antarctica is a fascinating continent, with its South Pole research station and its thick sheets of ice. But did you know that Antarctica has no cities? Or that daytime and nighttime last for months in Antarctica? Learn more about the amazing continent of Antarctica, from its explorers and scientists to its landforms, animals, and more.
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Africa is an amazing continent, with its vast array of wildlife and its ancient monuments. But did you know that the world's longest river is in Africa? Or that Africa has more countries than any other continent? Learn more about the diverse continent of Africa, from its people and countries to its landforms, economy, and more.
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Asia is the world's largest continent, both in land area and in population. But did you know that in India alone, people speak more than 1,000 languages? Or that not everyone agrees about which countries should be considered part of Asia? Learn more about the diverse continent of Asia, from its people and countries to its landforms, economy, and more.
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