Conejos Library District

Discusses how human teeth are like and unlike those of other animals.

Bones are the framework of our bodies, but they are much more than that. This book looks at the functions of bones: what they are made of, how they connect to muscles, and how joints work.

"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.

"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...

"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?...

Simple text describes various bird beaks and how birds use them to eat, hunt, and gather food. Includes a quiz.

Uses video to capture the growth of the human fetus from conception to birth.

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to the structure and function of your mouth. Includes picture glossary and index."--

"Rows of razor-sharp teeth, strong, stiff fins, and the ability to smell a single drop of blood in a million drops of ocean water-sharks are built to survive! Dynamic photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read and a useful resource for report writing"--

Simple text and colorful photos help young learners understand the purpose of a plants flowers.