Your Nervous System Works!

by Flora Brett

Overview

The nervous system is the communication control center of the body. With engaging text, fun facts, and infographics, learn how messages go through the nervous system from the busy brain to ticklish toes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496633675
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	05/01/2019
Series:	Your Body Systems
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	24
File size:	7 MB
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

How You Feel 4

Nerves 6

Nerves and the Senses 8

Brain Basics 10

Message System 12

Central Nervous System 14

Nerves and muscles 16

Diseases and Drugs 18

Keeping Healthy 20

Amazing but True! 21

Glossary 22

Read more 23

Internet Sites 23

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 23

Index 24

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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