Your Respiratory System Works!

by Flora Brett

Overview

The respiratory system is the breathing control center of the body. With engaging text, fun facts, and infographics, learn how oxygen goes from lungs to cells to keep humans alive.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491422519
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	Your Body Systems
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	NC720L (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

Breathing and Blowing 4

Gases in and Out 6

When You Take a Breath 8

Getting to the Lungs 10

Lungs and Diaphragm 12

Lungs and Heart 14

Using Your Voice 16

Respiratory problems 18

Keeping Lungs 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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