Brains are fascinating places! Learn about the different parts, what they do, and how they help every part of your body to function. Colorful illustrations, diagrams, and pictures throughout. Perfect if you’re looking for good, nonfiction reading for your kids, or studying the human body. 24 pgs. sc.
Using Your Brain (Investigate the Human Body)
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023771
ISBN
9781978512894
Grade K-4
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Publisher's Description of Using Your Brain (Investigate the Human Body)
The brain is an amazing organ. It controls all of the actions, thoughts,
and signals of the rest of the body. This informative book illustrates
the parts of the brain and central nervous system and how they operate
the entire body. With accessible text, fun facts, and color photographs,
it explores the main parts of the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem,
as well as the neurons that connect parts of the central nervous
system. This exciting ride through the body touches on the science of
how we all operate.
Category Description for Investigate the Human Body
Each volume in this set explores one important aspect of the human body. With beautiful color photographs and diagrams, readers learn fascinating facts about each organ or system, how it works, and its purpose in the body. Fact boxes introduce extra information, Key Terms are clearly explained, and Learn More sections provide resources for further study. A few activities are sprinkled throughout each book to help kids engage with the topics in a hands-on way. Supports Next Gen Science standards.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | K-4 |
| Brand: | Enslow Publishers |
| ISBN: | 9781978512894 |
| Length in Inches: | 8.3125 |
| Width in Inches: | 7.0625 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.0625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.15 |
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