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"Did you know that if all your blood vessels were laid out end-to-end, they would stretch all the way around the world, not just once but twice? Not only that--you are made up of millions of cells, many miles' worth of nerve fiber, and more than 20 feet of intestine. The human body is a truly amazing machine, capable of growth and self-repair. In this book, you can find out all about your insides and how they work."--Provided by publisher.
87) Seeds
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Simple text and colorful photos help young learners understand the purpose of a plants seeds and the life cycle of a plant.
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"In this fascinating journey through the human body and across the globe, Dr. Reisman weaves together stories about our insides with a unique perspective on life, culture, and the natural world. Jonathan Reisman, M.D.-a physician, adventure traveler and naturalist-brings readers on an odyssey navigating our insides like an explorer discovering a new world with The Unseen Body. With unique insight, Reisman shows us how understanding mountain watersheds...
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"An illuminating, entertaining tour of the physical imperfections--from faulty knees to junk DNA--that make us human. We humans like to think of ourselves as highly evolved creatures. But if we are supposedly evolution's greatest creation, why do we have such bad knees? Why do we catch head colds so often--two hundred times more often than a dog? How come our wrists have so many useless bones? Why is the vast majority of our genetic code pointless?...
90) Stems
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Different kinds of plants have different kinds of stems. Daisies have thin stems, while redwood trees have thick, woody stems. What do these stems do? Readers discover the answer with the help of clear, age-appropriate text that supports common science curriculum topics. Colorful diagrams enhance the main text, helping young readers visualize the concepts they are reading about.
91) Beaks!
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Simple text describes various bird beaks and how birds use them to eat, hunt, and gather food. Includes a quiz.
94) Teeth
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"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to the structure and function of your teeth. Includes picture glossary and index."--
95) Mouth
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"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to the structure and function of your mouth. Includes picture glossary and index."--
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"A biography for young adult readers on Florence Nightingale, the pioneering nurse best known for her work during the Crimean War, where she rectified horrifying conditions and made nightly rounds to check on patients, saving hundreds of lives and sparking worldwide healthcare reform"--
97) Bug parts
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Children learn about the body parts that bugs have, how they are different, and how they are used.
99) Flowers
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Simple text and colorful photos help young learners understand the purpose of a plants flowers.
100) Leaves
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Simple text and colorful photos help young learners understand the purpose of a plants leaves.
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