Inside the Human Body
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This new Nomad Press title comes from their INQUIRE AND INVESTIGATE HUMAN BEINGS set. Intended for ages 12-15, upper middle graders readers with an interest in how their bodies work will find everything they need here and more.
Written with honest detail, the information is divided into 9 chapters. Included are Cells, Muscles and Bones, along with the Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nervous, Endocrine, Digestive and Reproductive systems.
Each chapter begins with a cartoon panel of teens preparing to explore the topic. Next comes several pages of detailed text and illustrations to support learning. Helpful QR codes are included. I used my cell phone’s camera function to focus on the square code and up popped a link to a video or another article. They all worked flawlessly and serve as added visual resources.
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Inside the Human Body is a fantastic resource for school or at home. It just may open up the doors to our next generation of scientists and doctors.
Praise for Human Movement also by Carla Mooney
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What is the most complex machine on earth? The human body!
With Inside the Human Body, readers ages 12 to 15 peel back the layers to take a look inside this amazing machine and learn basic anatomy—bones, muscles, blood vessels, nerves, and organs. We also explore the body’s physiology and how its organs work together to allow us to function and survive.
Take a ride through the different organ systems, including the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, nervous system, endocrine system, digestive system, immune system, and urinary system, and investigate each system’s role in operating our human body machine. Science-minded STEM activities, text-to-world connections, essential questions, and links to online resources engage readers far beyond the page.
Try these hands-on anatomy projects!
- Create a model of the circulatory system
- Test the effect of exercise on breathing
- Examine the digestion of coated aspirin
- Model the body’s filtering system
| Paperback, $17.95 9781619309036 |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Timeline
Introduction
Let’s Talk About the Human Body
Chapter 1
Start With the Cells
Chapter 2
Move It with Muscles and Bones
Chapter 3
Pumping Life: The Cardiovascular System
Chapter 4
Breathe Deep: The Respiratory System
Chapter 5
Command Central: The Nervous System
Chapter 6
Chemical Messages: The Endocrine System
Chapter 7
Break It Down: The Digestive System
Chapter 8
Producing Life: The Reproductive System
Chapter 9
Healthy Bodies
Glossary
Metric Conversions
Resources
Selected Bibliography
Index