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An adult human skeleton is made up of 206 bones, but there's much more to learn about the skeleton than just about bones. Your readers will learn interesting details including what bone marrow is and what joints do. They'll be instructed on different poses and exercises they can do to make sure their bones and joints stay strong and healthy.
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"Recognized as the most complex organ in the human body, the brain controls everything from sight and memory to breathing and balance. With the help of this book, readers learn about the many processes and activities having to do with the brain. They'll study the different parts that make it up. Easy-to-understand diagrams and enlightening activities help readers of many levels develop a stronger grasp on this important topic within the elementary...
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"Many people think of the stomach as being the same thing as the abdomen or belly, but the abdomen is part of a bigger framework known as the digestive system. It includes the stomach and other organs, such as the intestines, liver, and gallbladder. With the help of this volume, readers will learn about the stomach and its functions within the digestive system. Colorful diagrams support the fact-filled narrative and encourage readers to keep their...
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When tanks were first used, they changed how wars were fought. Today, tanks are getting more and more high-tech. But the main parts-turrets, caterpillar tracks, periscope-are as visible on today's tanks as on those of the past. Readers learn all about these parts as well as how one drives a tank in this book. A friendly character guides readers through the age-appropriate content, including STEM content like how caterpillar tracks work. A colorful...
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Owning a pet can be a challenge, especially if that pet is a 20-foot-tall predator! Only the bravest and boldest can tame the Tyrannosaurs rex. This guide will teach fearless readers how to care for this gigantic beast, without becoming its dinner. They'll learn fascinating facts about this fierce dinosaur. Cool fact boxes teach readers interesting information in bite-sized chunks. Hilarious illustrations will have even reluctant readers giggling....
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"Understanding how your body works can be an important part of keeping it healthy. The lungs, for example, are a body part that many people take for granted but are essential for quality of life. For the most part, the lungs work automatically with little conscious effort from an individual. However, there are things that can be done to help keep them extra healthy"--from publisher website.
The How to Build a Human Body series (6 titles) is perfect...
12) Parts of a heart
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"Despite the simple designs shown on most Valentine's Day cards, hearts are quite complex organs. Readers take a close look at the four-chambered pump that keeps the blood circulating in their bodies. Colorful diagrams illustrate the different parts of the heart and help readers understand the important processes this key body part performs"--adapted from Amazon.
14) Platform games
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"From adventure games to endless running, this title helps gamers remaster their skills with tips and tricks to reach new levels. Readers will also love finding out about game designers and innovators and how they made a lifestyle into a career."--
15) Code confusion!
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"Professor Chip helps the class at Code Academy understand that computers communicate in a language that kids can learn. Simple sentences and easy-to-understand examples make learning binary code understandable and fun"--
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All pets have unique needs. This particular pet needs daily walks, a very long leash, and a home with very high ceilings! Meet the Diplodocus, the tallest dinosaur in town. Taking care of this dino won't be easy, but it will be tons of fun, about 17 tons, to be exact. Delightfully funny illustrations bring the Diplodocus into stunning focus. Cool fact boxes offer interesting information. Even reluctant readers will devour this funny book full of dinosaur...
20) Loopy logic!
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"The Code Academy class puts their robot classmate, Ro-Bud, to work tidying up the classroom. But their instructions to Ro-Bud don't get the job done. They must figure out the problem by making flow diagrams that use logic to help Ro-bud make decisions about what to do. A simple activity helps readers see how their own daily routines involve making decisions using logic."--