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This book exposes children to the most exposed, yet underappreciated organ-our skin. The integumentary system is the body's first line of defense against disease and bacteria. It's also the liaison between the external world and our other invaluable body systems. This book discusses the different layers of skin and each layer's function. It explains how things can go wrong, and offers advice on ways to keep the skin and body healthy.

Eyes are the window to the soul, but they're also the window to our world. They send data to the brain, and help us navigate our physical environment. The eyes are some of the most delicate-and complex-organs. This book explores the different parts of the eye and each part's specialized function. Diagrams and photographs fascinate readers and pull them into the informative, yet friendly, narrative about our sublimely amazing eyes.

Digesting a meal takes the body hours! The process begins in the mouth with saliva and moves to the stomach, which is full of acid that outside of the body could do some serious harm. From burping to the tiny villi in the small intestine, this volume incl

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! The digestive system is made up of the tongue, the esophagus, the stomach, the intestines, and other parts. But what does the digestive system do? And how do its parts work together to keep your body healthy? Explore the digestive system in this engaging and informative book.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! The respiratory system is made up of the nose, the throat, the lungs, and other parts. But what does the respiratory system do? And how do its parts work together to keep your body healthy? Explore the respiratory system in this engaging and informative book.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! The circulatory system is made up of the heart, the blood, and strong tubes called blood vessels. But what does the circulatory system do? And how do its parts work together to keep your body healthy? Explore the circulatory system in this engaging and informative book.