The Human Body

by National Geographic Kids (Author)

The Human Body
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
Series: Why?

Why can kids hear better than grown-ups? Why can't humans spit like llamas? This brainy and zany Q&A book answers the serious and silly questions kids have about the human body.

Put on your lab coat and grab hold of your stethoscope as you embark on a scientific mission to boost your brainpower on all topics about the human body! Explore anatomy and find out why bones break. Look into the senses and discover why sour foods make your mouth pucker. Get acquainted with genetics to find out why your hair changes over time. Be boggled by the power of your brain as you decipher why you can hear yourself think. Get grossed out--in a good way--as you uncover why snot and boogers have an important job to do. Discover how scientists study new diseases, and ponder if humans will one day be able to live forever.

This compact and focused little sibling of the best-selling Why? Over 1,111 Answers to Everything is the second title in a series of fun-packed books designed to supercharge and satisfy your curiosity while keeping you entertained for hours. Figure out what makes you you as you marvel over hundreds of fun facts, stunning photographs, explorer interviews, and activities such as matching games and quizzes.

With succinct, funny text, eye-popping color photos and illustrations, and mind-boggling facts, Why? The Human Body is sure to please the Q&A-loving crowd! Add to your collection with Why? Animals.

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National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids inspires young adventurers to explore the world through award-winning magazines, books, apps, games, toys, videos, events, and a website, and is the only kids brand with a world-class scientific organization at its core. This book and series is created by National Geographic contributors, including researchers, photographers, content experts, and educational specialists.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781426374777
Lexile Measure
940
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Publication date
June 06, 2023
Series
Why?
BISAC categories
MED075000 - Medical | Physiology
Library of Congress categories
Human body
Illustrated works
Informational works

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