Nervous System

Reinforced Library Binding
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ISBN
9781339021058
The human brain is a natural wonder—the command center that, through a network of nerves, runs every other system in our bodies. Did you know that there are 100,000,000,000 neurons in your brain? Or that your funny bone is actually a nerve in the elbow, not a bone? Learn all this and more in Nervous System.
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Written By Priyanka Lamichhane
Themes Health, Human Body
Grades 3-5
Ages 8-10
Lexile Level 790L
Guided Reading Level T
Key Features
  • Lively text, rich in detail and accessible by middle grade readers, provides anatomical and biological information in a fun and informative way
  • Compelling artworks and diagrams in each book illustrate the essential bodily functions
  • Sidebars delve deeper in to fascinating phenomena—like sneezing, dreaming, and reflexes—associated with each system
  • The Big Truth shows how different systems work together in our bodies
  • A pictorial timeline highlights important moments in the history of the topic covered
  • Table of contents, captions, glossary, index and further reading expose readers to classic library nonfiction text features.
  • Find the Truth! feature starts each book with two statements-one true and one false-which begins the inquiry process by engaging readers to think proactively
  • The Doctor Is In! introduces some of the medical professionals who care for each of our systems and some of the tools they use
  • Healthy Habits for Life provides simple actionable advice on how to keep our amazing body systems in tip top shape
Copyright 2024
Trim Size 7 1/4 x 8 3/8
Pages 48

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ISBN 9781339021058
Item Number 759127
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