The Muscles in Your Body

by Bobi Martin

Overview

There are over 600 muscles in the human body that we can strengthen, stretch, flex, or simply leave alone. Whether we use them consciously or not, muscles work to protect our bones and keep our blood flowing. In this volume, readers will learn about the different kinds of muscle and why muscles are so essential to everything we do, from eating to smiling to mastering a sport. Labeled diagrams complement text and highlight important muscles in the body, while boxed questions encourage readers to think critically about the information they learn.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781622756520
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	12/30/2014
Series:	Let's Find Out! The Human Body Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.60(w) x 7.60(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	710L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Muscles Work Around the Clock 4

Types of Muscles 6

Involuntary and Voluntary Muscles 8

Skeletal Muscles 10

Smooth Muscles 14

Cardiac Muscle 16

Exercise Those Muscles 18

Muscles and Sports 22

Muscle Injuries 24

The Muscles in Your Face 26

What Would We Do Without Muscles? 28

Glossary 30

For More Information 31

Index 32