Frank Carlson Library

The phrase "face value" seems like it would apply to the human face too, right? We see something and take it as it appears. But if you were to take a microscope to your face, you might be surprised! In this playfully designed book, readers learn about the parts of their face they can see-and what they're a habitat for! Helpful diagrams and simple language give readers a chance to really understand the lessons in anatomy and biology, and friendly narrators...

The mouth is one of the best human habitats on the body! In other words, your teeth aren't the only inhabitants of your mouth. In this book, readers learn more about the microscopic organisms that make their home in the mouth-both welcome and unwelcome. Full of simple diagrams and interesting information about this part of the human body, this volume engages readers looking to supplement their science classes with a colorful layout and friendly guides...

It's the largest human organ and keeps everything else is place-what is it? It's skin! And, there's a lot more to it than meets the eye. In fact, microscopic bugs, fungus, and bacteria may all be found on the skin. Readers travel across this large body part with some helpful, friendly kids who narrate the whole journey and impart essential facts about the human habitat of the skin. A colorful design, complete with graphic organizers, complements the...

From platelets to plasma, the parts of the blood can be exciting to learn about when you have helpful, friendly kids to guide you! Readers enjoy flowing through the circulatory system with their new friends in this book, which explains how blood moves, what it's made of, and the teeny tiny living things that can be found in it. Full of simple diagrams to aid comprehension, this book is perfect for readers just learning about the human body and how...

You don't have to be a scientist to discover and delight in silly (and gross) science facts about the human body, including how virtual reality tricks your brain, why we burp, and more!