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Author
Series
Big deal volume 2
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Did you know that the brain is in charge of everything you do, every minute of every day? You know, like thinking about funny stuff and keeping you alive. Bestselling author Nick Seluk explains the science behind everything the brain does for you--from keeping your heart beating to remembering stuff, and make you YOU.
Author
Series
Publisher
Sterling Pub Co Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"What are the five senses? How do they help keep us safe? Why are two ears better than one? Why do some people need glasses? Why does food taste worse when we have a cold? And WHY can't we tickle ourselves? Find out in this SENSE-sational book!"--
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Discover the main systems of our amazing human body with this new series of books! The human brain is a natural wonder - the command center that, through a network of nerves, runs every other system in our bodies. Did you know that there are 100,000,000,000 neurons in your brain? Or that your funny bone is actually a nerve in the elbow, not a bone? Learn all this and more in Nervous System.ABOUT THE SERIES:The human body is a complex - and remarkable...
Author
Series
Publisher
Blue Apple Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"You Can't Ride a Bicycle to the Moon explores the science of the moon and the history of space travel. Humorous, sprightly verse is paired with kid-centered explanations and explorations of lunar facts and aeronautic science. Each of the sections is topped off with a page of simple activities and kickstarting questions that expand the child's understanding of that particular section's, and the overall, subject matter"--
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Language
English
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Formats
Description
"Estivation is just like hibernation--only it happens in the summer instead of winter. Why do some animals settle into cool, snug spots and sink into a summertime sleep? Because it's too hot for their bodies to function, or their food is in short supply. Some estivating animals sleep in groups; others rest alone. Some go on a long journey before they slumber; others hunker down right at home. From the pixie frog to the spotte turtle to the desert...
Author
Series
Head to tail volume 3
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Part bug book, part guessing game, Bugs from Head to Tail is the third book in the successful Head to Tail series. This informational picture book challenges readers to guess which creepy crawly each of the eight body parts belong to. The refrain (for example, "What bug has a head like this?") offers just the right amount of repetition for little readers and invites them to join in on the guessing fun! The following spread reveals the answer and...
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"You probably know what your favorite animals look like, but do you really have any idea how big or small they really are? Could you picture the size of a tiger's face, or an elephant's tail, or an ostrich's egg? Life-Size Animals has pages and pages of life-size illustrations of different animals' tongues, teeth, claws, eggs, tails, and more. It encourages readers to compare the sizes of the different animals to themselves--seeing how long their...
9) Power up
Author
Publisher
Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"An exploration of the relationship between the human body and all the energy that it takes to make it go"--
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"In biomimicry, scientists imitate traits found in nature. An engineer shapes the nose of his bullet train like a kingfisher's beak. A scientist models her solar cell on the mighty leaf. Discover how ten inventors were inspired by animals and plants to create cutting-edge technology"--
11) Ocean
Author
Series
Publisher
Big Picture Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Vibrantly illustrated by Creature Features creator Natasha Durley, each page bursts with ocean creatures united by a common characteristic. From fantastic fins to shiny shells, from giant squid to glowing jellyfish, this eclectic collection of species celebrates the diversity of sea creatures. And with something to look for on every page, it's guaranteed to inspire and fascinate budding oceanographers."--Publishers website.
12) Bones unearthed!
Author
Series
Creepy and true volume 3
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Discover all the mysteries, facts, and discoveries about skeletons that are creepy--and true--in the much-anticipated companion to Mummies Exposed! and Ghosts Unveiled! The Creepy and True series explores strange phenomena, fun facts, and out of the ordinary discoveries. Have you ever wondered what lies beneath our feet? Bones have a story to tell--and not always a happy one. Bones Unearthed!, book 3 of the Creepy and True series, investigates remarkable...
Author
Series
Publisher
Seagrass Press, an imprint of Quarto Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Why are your eyes the color they are? Can a sea star see you swimming by? How does a rabbit watch two different things at the same time? When were eyeglasses invented? What happens to eyes in space? Discover the amazing types of eyes that exist in the animal world and find out how your eyes and brain communicate to perceive light and colors. With helpful tips and photos, you will learn how to keep your eyes safe and healthy and what happens when you...
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"HP Newquist's thrilling volume explores the dark and often gruesome tales about blood. Though common among living beings, this substance is anything but ordinary. People have always feared and respected blood. It spills out at both birth and death--itsbright red color like a warning sign--indicating events of the utmost significance. Ancient civilizations couldn't perform religious rituals without the revered liquid. Doctors up through the nineteenth...
Author
Publisher
Bushel & Peck Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"While experts still don't have all the answers, one fact they do know for certain is that sleep is not only important, it is essential to life! Physical, mental, and emotional health are all impacted by sleep. Sleep outlines everything we know about sleep in clear...and sometimes humorous...language perfect for young readers"--
Author
Publisher
Greystone Kids/Greystone Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"A perfect STEM resource: This illustrated tour of our "leftover" body parts (like the appendix, or even goosebumps) introduces readers age 7-11 to the bizarre and fascinating science of evolution. Welcome to the weirdest museum you'll ever explore--the one inside your body. Did you know your amazing, incredible body is a walking, talking museum of evolution? In The Museum of Odd Body Leftovers, tour guides Wisdom Tooth and Disappearing Kidney lead...
Author
Series
Inside story volume 1
Publisher
Neon Squid
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"It's another busy day at the hospital! Meet doctors and nurses, ride in an ambulance, and discover the magic of medicine in this nonfiction story for kids. This book is perfect for any child who is nervous about a trip to the hospital. Dr. Christle Nwora takes readers behind the scenes to meet the incredible people who keep you healthy, from surgeons to mental health therapists. Dr. Nwora also explains the science behind how things work, from X-rays...
18) My body
Author
Publisher
Doubleday, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Young children are fascinated by their eyes, ears, nose, fingers, and toes. Now here's a board book that teaches toddlers all about the human body, with shapes, sizes, colors, and super-simple facts."--Publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Why do I have a belly button? What happens to the food I eat? Why am I different from everyone else on Earth? All children want to understand how their body works, and this lively illustrated book explains it all, from what DNA is to how their heart pumps blood"--
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Amazing skin is a nonfiction picture book of poems about skin. It takes a witty, scientific look at all types of questions kids have--why do I blush? Why do I have freckles? Why do I sweat? etc.--and answers them in a fun, unique, and informational way.
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