Frank Carlson Library

"Why do we yawn? Are left-handed people more creative? Why do we have fingerprints? When it comes to our bodies, there are a whole lot of questions we're still trying to answer. Get ready to explore the unknown and discover how scientists are working to solve the mysteries of the human body"--

Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. It soon becomes clear that Raina's tummy trouble isn't going away... and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. What's going...

"Engaging images accompany information about disgusting bodily functions. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--

Tackles the weird questions about the human body that everyone's curious about including goose bumps, vampire fangs, eccentric eyeballs, wiggling ears, recyclable muscles, extra toes, and other mysteries.

"Digestive System guides readers through the fascinating inner workings of the human body. The human body contains several complex systems that work closely together to support life and allow the body to function properly. Digestive System explores the characteristics and interactions of this system, its makeup, and its importance"--

"Answers common questions young readers have about the human body"--

"HP Newquist's thrilling volume explores the dark and often gruesome tales about blood. Though common among living beings, this substance is anything but ordinary. People have always feared and respected blood. It spills out at both birth and death--its bright red color like a warning sign--indicating events of the utmost significance. Ancient civilizations couldn't perform religious rituals without the revered liquid. Doctors up through the nineteenth...

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! The muscular system is made up of three different kinds of muscles: skeletal muscles, smooth muscle, and heart muscle. But what does each kind of muscle do? And where in the body are they located? Explore the muscular system in this engaging and informative book.

How does blood move around inside the human body? Students will learn all about the heart, blood cells, blood vessels, and other important parts of the circulatory system.

As soon as food touches your tongue, it begins a long process of moving through different parts of your body. This book explains how the human body breaks down food to get nutrients and stay healthy.