Adventure 2: The Skeletal System


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Get ready to learn the wonders of the Skeletal System! This bone-chilling adventure takes readers to 1920's Russia, where they meet the scientist Alexander Maximov, and learn the anatomy of the Skeletal System. Through an artful combination of hands-on learning, storytelling, world cultures, and activities, your kids will continue on their journey of self-discovery and understanding of what they are made of. Inside Adventure 2, you will find fun Skeletal System activities for kids that include experiments, crafts, comics, word games, recipes, and more! Contents: Teaches young learners abouttheir Skeletal System through a multidisciplinary approach integrating literacy, science, social studies, health/wellness, art, and more! 113 pages of hands-on learning for hours of discovery and fun! A variety of activities that inspire curiosity from the inside out. Includes the comic: Time Skaters Adventure 2: Bone-Voyage. Fun Facts about the Skeletal System: Your bones are alive and constantly changing. This process is called remodeling, which is aided by calcium, vitamin D and even exercise! Babies are born with about 300 bones. By adulthood, many bones fuse together to form the 206 bones that adults have. Your bones are somewhat flexible and can withstand the force of 2-3 times your body weight. The femur is your largest bone and hardest to break - it's actually 4 times stronger than concrete! Benefits: Our curriculum gives young learners the building blocks necessary to start their unique journey of self-discovery: an understanding of human anatomy. Learning about the body and mind at a young age sets the foundation for making healthy decisions about one's body, developing self-esteem and confidence, and begins the discovery of who we are meant to be in this world. An award-winning workbook series that teaches human anatomy for kids which can be integrated in a variety of learning environments and with children of all ages and abilities. Representation matters! Developed by a culturally diverse team of educators, parents, community advisors, and medical professionals, our products are known for being highly engaging to children of many backgrounds, learning styles, and interests.




Skeletal System II (Speedy Study Guides)


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The human skeletal system consists of 206 bones. In addition to the obvious functions of provide a framework for the body which both supports and protects other tissues, it also has metabolic functions like blood cell production, storage of calcium and regulation of the endocrine system. The various functions are surprisingly complex and detailed, plus the list of individual bones is quite long, thus making a pamphlet about this system an indispensable quick reference for any serious student of biology.




The Search for the Missing Bones


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Ms. Frizzle and her class visit the Hugh Mann Costume Company to learn all about skeletons: why we need them, what different bones are for, how doctors fix them when they're broken, and lots more. Illustrations.




Skeletal System, The


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Do you know how many bones are in your body? Get under your skin in this book. Young readers will discover how bones fit together, how they move, and how they protect other parts of the body.




The Skeleton Book


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Did you know human bones are eight times stronger than concrete? Or that both humans and giraffes have seven vertebrae in their necks? You will learn about these amazing human body facts and much more in this fascinating book for children. Packed with amazing 3D computer images highlighted in different colors, The Skeleton Book allows children to explore every bone and joint in the human body in minute detail. Take a look at the spongy inside and tough exterior of the bone structure. Learn about the longest bone in the body and see how bones grow with age. Find out how millions of years of evolution has helped the human body to perform so many tasks with precision. Become a fossil detective and see how archaeologists study and reconstruct ancient skeletons. Explore the future with bionic skeletons and 3D printed bones. With an embossed cover and a pull out five-foot skeleton poster inside the book, The Skeleton Book gives perspective for kids to study a life-size version of the human skeleton.







Build the Human Body


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Shares information on the makeup of the human body, including cells, skeleton, organs, and muscles; also features a model of a human skeleton readers can put together.




Skeletal System


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Did you know the two largest bones in the body, the femur and the tibia, are both found in the legs? Bones make up about 20 percent of body weight. Discover more fascinating facts in Skeletal System, a title in the Body Systems series. Each title in Body Systems 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 the characteristics and interactions of these systems, their makeup, and their importance. This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content that brings the book to life. This book comes alive with audio, video, weblinks, slideshows, activities quizzes, and much more.




The Skeletal System


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Learn about the skeletal systems job, problems that may arise, and how to keep bones healthy.




Bones


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Award winning author Seymour Simon continues his fantastic journey through the human body with this stunning new addition. In Bones, youngsters will discover the amazing facts about the two hundred and six bones that make up their skeletons, ranging from the smallest, most intricate bones in their feet and hands to the largest, strongest bones in their legs. Blending spectacular full-color photographs and clear, concise text, BONES offers an intriguing look at human body.