Physiology category: 1850 books

How many times has your mom told you to eat something because it has protein? She's right.It's important to eat protein every day. But do you know why?What do proteins do for you? What are complete and incomplete proteins?Proteins are a source of heat and energy for the body. Your body can...

Everyone sneezes, coughs and yawns - even animals. But why do we all go ah-choo? Discover why we sneeze and what happens when we do with this Level 2 DK Reader. Packed with full-color photographs, lively illustrations, and engaging, age-appropriate stories to introduce young children to a life-long...

The bones of the skeletal system give our bodies the support they require. Learn how bone forms, the difference between spongy bone and compact bone, how to keep bones healthy, and more. Chapters focusing on the spine, hands, and skull inform readers about key bone groupings. Consideration is given...

Felix’s sister Maya was afraid to go to the doctor for a vaccine. Fortunately, Felix, assisted by Booboo and his magical doctor’s bag, helped her get over her fears. Lucky Maya. She got a beautiful princess sticker for her collection. Read this story to find out all the secrets of a medical visit...

Hippocrates is often referred to as The Father of Medicine. This captivating biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Hippocrates and how he had a major impact on the world of medicine. Along with learning about his belief in the four humors, his discovery of pneumonia, and the Hippocratic...

There are over 600 muscles in the human body that we can strengthen, stretch, flex, or simply leave alone. Whether we use them consciously or not, muscles work to protect our bones and keep our blood flowing. In this volume, readers will learn about the different kinds of muscle and why muscles are...

Did you know that poor dental hygiene can increase your risk of heart attack and stroke? Or that the incidence of cavities and tooth decay increases in the teenage years? Did you know that countries with a higher standard of living (like the United States, Canada, and England) actually have higher...

Becoming a Jellyfish covers each stage in a jellyfish’s metamorphosis from a tiny egg to an adult. Carefully chosen photographs accompany the copy, so readers can see and understand a jellyfish’s amazing transformation clearly. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

Little readers will learn about their mouths while strengthening their reading skills. Simple, short sentences alongside fun and colorful photographs that match the text will make this title a favorite.

Why should you teach a second second grader human anatomy? Because you want to raise awareness for hygiene and health. But to do that, you can't rely on textbooks because you need to power up their interest through bold pictures. An education book such as this one should complement the heavy text-laden textbooks in school. Order a copy today!

While sensory play is the most recommended means of learning, you first have to prepare your child for it. Mind conditioning before touching surfaces that are smooth, bumpy or rough will help in the proper labeling of experiences. This educational book will make a great introduction to sense and sensation for kids. Go ahead and grab a copy now.

Becoming a Salamander covers each stage in a salamander’s metamorphosis from a tiny egg to an adult. Carefully chosen photographs accompany the copy, so readers can see and understand a salamander’s amazing transformation clearly. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

They say truth is stranger than fiction, but can you tell the difference? This book contains over 200 fascinating facts about the human body, but you need to decide whether they are true or false. All the answers are provided so you can quiz yourself and your family and friends. Hours of weird and wacky trivia fun! Includes hilarious colour illustrations.

Phineas Gage was truly a man with a hole in his head. Phineas, a railroad construction foreman, was blasting rock near Cavendish, Vermont, in 1848 when a thirteen-pound iron rod was shot through his brain. Miraculously, he survived to live another eleven years and become a textbook case in brain science. At...