One of a series of books introducing the body to children. Photographs and illustrations show how the inside of the body looks and works. Also included are special features on maintaining good health through a balanced diet and exercise, as well as information on issues specific to each title.
Skeleton looks at the inner framework that keeps the body in shape, the different types of bones, how joints allow the body to move and how to avoid problems. It examines all the vital jobs that the skeleton does; supporting the body and protecting vital organs. Also included is the importance of exercise and a healthy diet to maintain healthy bones.
A new series which introduces the body to children. Photographs with artwork superimposed show readers how the inside of the body looks and works. Special features on maintaining good health through a balanced diet and exercise, as well as information on issues relevant to each title. Digestion outlines the way in which the body transforms food into useful products to keep us healthy and active. The function of different body parts is discussed, including the teeth, liver, pancreas, gall bladder and kidneys. Digestive problems such as indigestion, diarrhoea, constipation and malnutrition are also covered. Lungs outlines the main features of the respiratory system and tips on how to keep the lungs healthy, including the importance of regular exercise and the dangers of smoking. Lung diseases are also covered, such as asthma, lung cancer and bronchitis.
A new series which introduces the body to children. Photographs with artwork superimposed show readers how the inside of the body looks and works. Special features on maintaining good health through a balanced diet and exercise, as well as information on issues relevant to each title. Muscles looks at what muscles are and how they pump life-giving blood around the body, enabling movement, breathing and digestion of food. Also included is the effect of drugs and alcohol on muscles and it outlines the importance of exercise, warming up and cooling down to prevent strain and injury and eating a balanced diet. Skeleton looks at the inner framework that keeps the body in shape, the different types of bones, how joints allow the body to move and how to avoid problems. It examines all the vital jobs that the skeleton does; supporting the body and protecting vital organs. Also included is the importance of exercise and a healthy diet to maintain healthy bones.
A new series which introduces the body to children. Photographs with artwork superimposed show readers how the inside of the body looks and works. Special features on maintaining good health through a balanced diet and exercise, as well as information on issues relevant to each title. Digestion outlines the way in which the body transforms food into useful products to keep us healthy and active. The function of different body parts is discussed, including the teeth, liver, pancreas, gall bladder and kidneys. Digestive problems such as indigestion, diarrhoea, constipation and malnutrition are also covered. Lungs outlines the main features of the respiratory system and tips on how to keep the lungs healthy, including the importance of regular exercise and the dangers of smoking. Lung diseases are also covered, such as asthma, lung cancer and bronchitis.