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3) Prosthetics
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"People have been using prostheses for thousands of years. Wooden legs are some of the oldest examples. Today, prostheses can be made with carbon fiber, a material that is as strong as metal and as light as plastic" --
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Some people are not born with all of their limbs or lose a limb from an illness or injury. They sometimes wear an artificial limb. Readers learn about how artificial limbs help people accomplish basic tasks. This sensitive topic is conveyed in an empathetic, informative, and lighthearted way so readers can relate to the subject matter. Useful fact boxes, a detailed glossary, and vibrant illustrations enhance readers' understanding of how artificial...
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"In 1982, Willem Kolff and Robert Jarvik invented the first artificial heart capable of being used for long periods of time in humans. The first patient to receive the heart lived 112 days. Today, patients can live for years with an artificial heart. Discover more in Artificial Organs, a title in the STEM and the Human Body series. This series explores the exciting science, technology, and engineering used in the medical field. Each title includes...
12) Muscular system
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"Did you know that there are more than 600 named muscles in the human body? The muscular system makes up about 50 percent of the body's weight. Discover more fascinating facts in How the Human Body Works - The Muscular System. This series guides readers through the fascinating inner workings of the human body. The human body contains several complex systems that work closely together to support life and allow the body to function properly. Each book...
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"Did you know that the average surface area of an adult's lungs is about 750 square feet (70 square meters)? The average adult takes 12 to 20 breaths per minute at rest. Discover more fascinating facts in How the Human Body Works - The Respiratory System. This series guides readers through the fascinating inner workings of the human body. The human body contains several complex systems that work closely together to support life and allow the body...
14) Nervous system
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"Did you know that about 20 percent of the body's energy is used by the brain? The average adult brain weighs 3 pounds (1.5 kilograms). Discover more fascinating facts in How the Human Body Works - The Nervous System. This series guides readers through the fascinating inner workings of the human body. The human body contains several complex systems that work closely together to support life and allow the body to function properly. Each book explores...
15) Skeletal system
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"Did you know that the largest bone in the human body is the femur? In adults, the skeleton makes up 15 percent of the body's weight. Discover more fascinating facts in How the Human Body Works - The Skeletal System. This series guides readers through the fascinating inner workings of the human body. The human body contains several complex systems that work closely together to support life and allow the body to function properly. Each book explores...
16) Digestive system
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"Did you know that there are approximately 500 species of bacteria in the intestines? The surface area of the small intestine is 2,700 square feet (250 square meters). Discover more fascinating facts in How the Human Body Works - The Digestive System. This series guides readers through the fascinating inner workings of the human body. The human body contains several complex systems that work closely together to support life and allow the body to function...
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Human body volume pt. 1-10
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Explore the mechanics of the human body with this informative and detailed series. Excellent visual resource for students, parents, and teachers. Produced by Bill Walker Productions, Inc. A Coronet release.
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"Hop aboard a flying saucer and travel alongside your alien guides who are on a mission to understand the wonders of human body systems. High-impact graphic art explores the circulatory system, the digestive system, the skeletal system, and more. Get a close-up view of how a healthy body works to fight invaders like viruses... or spaceships"--
20) Diseases
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"Nobody likes to get sick! And yet, diseases are a constant source of fascination for us all. Whether it's the cold bug that kept you home from school or the genetic disease called hemophilia that sparked the Russian Revolution, human illnesses are an amazing and complex area of study. Diseases will introduce you to many ways in which the human body can malfunction, and also teach you about what doctors can do to fix it."--Provided by publisher.
