Your Digestive System Works (Your Body Systems)

Description

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.

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.

...these easily comprehensible but not simplistic presentations not only offer lessons on biology that are well pitched to the intended audience--they also include helpful remarks about, for instance, safety gear and even smoking and alcohol or drug abuse. Useful additions.-- "School Library Journal" 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.-- "School Library Connection"