Your Digestive System Works!

by Flora Brett

Overview

The digestive system is the nutrient control center of the body. With engaging text, fun facts, and infographics, learn how the digestive system is responsible for breaking down food and getting the body the nutrients it needs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491422489
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	Your Body Systems
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.12(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	NC730L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

Flora Brett is a freelance editor and writer specializing in educational and parenting resources. She enjoys writing for both children and adults. Flora lives with her family in Tampa, Florida.

Table of Contents

Food on the move — Getting nutrients — The mouth — The upper digestive tract — The stomach — The lower digestive tract — Digestion and circulation — Where does the waste go? — Digestive problems — Amazing but true!

Interviews

Infographics, supports Common Core, callout definitions, Amazing But True feature

Editorial Reviews

STARRED REVIEW! Look no further for a primary grade series on the systems of the human body. These books describe the components and functions of the featured systems using engaging, age-appropriate detail and depth. The tone is both conversational and authoritative, and the pacing and text features afford readers ample opportunity to construct meaning. . . .this series will make an excellent addition to any collection.

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