Strange but True: Gross Anatomy (TIME FOR KIDS Nonfiction Readers)

by Timothy J. Bradley

Overview

Find out the truth about our bodies and learn exactly what makes us human in this fascinating nonfiction reader! Featuring detailed, vibrant images, diagrams, and charts that familiarize readers with digestion, the circulatory system, and bacteria in conjunction with biological and anatomical vocabulary, readers will learn all about gross anatomy, some of the amazing things our bodies can do, and how it performs day-to-day activities—from digesting to pumping blood.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433348600
Publisher:	Teacher Created
Publication date:	09/01/2012
Series:	TIME FOR KIDS®: Informational Text
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	505,437
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 5.80(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	740L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

As a writer, Timothy J. Bradley's books have earned awards and accolades from reviewers such as The Horn Book Review, School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, and Booklist. As an illustrator, Tim has worked with artists such as Syd Mead (Blade Runner, Tron, 2010, Aliens) and companies such as Hasbro on Transformers, Star Wars, and Jurassic Park toys. A life-long sci-fi fan, Tim is happy to bring the big, weird, and wild side of science fiction to a new generation. He lives with his wife and son in Southern California, where he can't help but wonder """"What if . . . """" every time he looks out the window.

Table of Contents

Bizarre Biology 4

Bones and Muscles 6

Skin 14

Respiration and Circulation 18

Digestion 24

The Five Senses 30

The Brain 36

Human Body 2.0 40

Glossary 42

Index 44

Bibliography 46

More to Explore 47

About the Author 48