Frank Carlson Library

The more people learn about their hardworking heart, breathtaking lungs, and brilliant brain, the more they marvel at the amazing machine that's called the human body. This beautiful book, teeming with astonishing information and eye-catching activities, takes young biologists on a journey into the human body. Each thought-provoking project is presented with easy-to-follow instructions, while accompanying facts and imaginative graphics allow readers...

Food is the body's fuel but what happens to each yummy mouthful from the moment you take a bite? The Stickmen unravel the long process of digestion carried out by your winding system of guts. Learn about your stomach and its army of acids, the chemical powerhouse in your liver, and your busy kidneys that keep you toxin-free. Find out how you get energy and heat from food and how your body gets rid of the stuff it doesn't need. Illustrations, diagrams,...

How Does Your Brain Work? Is one of four books in the Inquisitive kids guide to the human body series. How Does Your Brain Work? is a fantastic introduction to the science behind what goes on in your head. The brain, nervous system and senses are explained through hilarious, colorful illustrations and an engaging question and answer format, designed to appeal to even the most reluctant readers. Packed with plenty of giggle-worthy gross bits,...

What's in Your Guts? Is one of four books in the Inquisitive kids guide to the human body series. What's in Your Guts? is a fantastic introduction to the science behind the human digestive system for young kids. Hilarious, colorful illustrations and an engaging question and answer format makes this key subject fun and accessible for even the most reluctant readers. It's also packed with plenty of giggle-worthy gross bits, that kids love to read...

"Simple, vibrant illustrations and cutaway diagrams give readers an in-depth and engaging look at the brain, senses, nerves, and nervous system. This potentially complex information is made reader-friendly with humor, clever examples, and clear explanations."--