This book shows how the brain is the control centre for the body and at how the brain regulates hundreds of body parts and processes. It also looks at the network of nerves that carry messages to all parts of the body. The clear and lively text explains how this all works in fascinating and intricate detail.  It also highlights the workings of the human body contrasted with the bodies of animals.There are case studies about, for example, the importance of sleep.  There are also features on health and medicine, considering the effects of damage to the brain and nervous system.  Amazing colour photographs combine with original colour artwork to show the different body parts in detail. This book provides links to recommended websites offering additional information.

The Brain and the Nervous System (Parker, Steve. Human Body.)

steve-parker

Raintree Pub

Simple explanations of the natural world and introductions to different times and places Colorful titles feature fictional children exploring factual topics ina charming, easy-to-read presentation. Beginning readers can learn about nature, recent history, and international cultures through books they can read for themselves.Two children on a worldwide magic carpet ride experience the richness of diverse cultures.

People Everywhere: Level a

King, Colin

Humphrey, Paul

Provides an introduction to some of the different animals that live in the world's oceans, including the jellyfish, whale, manta ray, shark, starfish, and sea cucumbers

Animals in the Oceans (Looking at)

BUTTERFIELD, MOIRA

Children's Books

Introduces animals that live in rivers, lakes, streams, and ponds, including the trout, kingfisher, crocodile, and bullfrog

Animals in Rivers and Lakes (Looking at)

Describes the cultures historically found among the Haida Indians of the Queen Charlotte Islands, the German settlers of Pennsylvania, the Cherokee and African Americans of the Southern United States, and the Pueblo of New Mexico, and provides instructions for projects that introduce their crafts.Describes the cultures of North America and provides related craft projects

North America (Artisans Around the World)

Tull, Mary Herd

Black, Cynthia A.

Franklin, Sharon

Describes the cultures of northern Asia and includes related craft projects

Northern Asia (Artisans Around the World)

Franklin, Tristan

Teen & Young Adult

Describes the cultures of Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, and Guatemala and gives instructions for projects that introduce local crafts of each country.

Mexico & Central America (Artisans Around the World)

Tull, Mary

A basic introduction to the many ways in which police and detectives use science to fight crime, discussing video surveillance, burglar alarms, ballistics, autopsies, handwriting analysis, and other methods.

Forgeries, Fingerprints, and Forensics: Crime (Science at Work : Crime)

Parker, Janice

Education & Reference

An introduction to the study of different aspects of the solar system and outer space

Comets, Stardust, and Supernovas: The Science of Space (Science at Work)

Willett, Edward

Science, Nature & How It Works

An introduction to the physical characteristics and behavior of various insects

Cockroaches, Cocoons, and Honeycombs: The Science of Insects (Science at Work)

Animals

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