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Text and illustrations present information on the parts of the body and how they work. Be an eyewitness to the amazing world of your body -- from the incredible framework of the skeleton to the millions of tiny cells that make your body work. Discover how muscles help us move. See the network of nerves inside your head. Find out how X-rays work.

Explores the human body through illustrations and photographs, including how our bodies are organized, the role DNA plays in our makeup, how the brain and nervous system conrol our movements, why we have dreams and memories, and how we sense the world around us..

A girl describes how her skin, bones, muscles, brain, blood, heart, lungs, and stomach receive energy and function as parts of her body. "A lively, easy-to-read, and easy-to-use introduction to anatomy"--Provided by publisher.

This book introduces the human body, explaining what your heart and lungs do, how you see and hear, where food goes, and how skin gives you a waterproof covering.

Examines the different parts of the body and how they work, including the muscles, digestive organs, and lungs.

An introduction to the human body and how it functions, including simple experiments which demonstrate the principles presented.

Amusingly illustrated book explains the scientific facts of some of the more disgusting aspects of human physiology.

"An engaging graphic-novel introduction to the human gastrointestinal tract discusses the science that underlies digestion, counseling students on subjects ranging from saliva and nutrient processing to illness and friendly bacteria." --

Examines the structure and function of various parts of the human body, including bones, muscles, heart, lungs, brain, nervous system, digestive system, immune system, and reproductive organs.