The Digestive System (A True Book: Health and the Human Body)

by Christine Taylor-Butler

Overview

An introduction to the digestive system.

This book introduces readers (Grades 3-5) to the digestive system, including the digestive process, the organs involved in digestion, and common problems and diseases associated with the digestive system.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780531207314
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	09/01/2008
Series:	A True Book (Relaunch)
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	494,858
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	750L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Taylor-Butler studied both engineering and art & design at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Table of Contents

It's a Gas!: What makes you belch?     7
Your Food Processor: Why is chewing so important?     13
Food's Long Journey: What happens to a sandwich after you eat it?     24
Digestive Disorders: What makes your stomach ache?     27
Call the Experts: How do doctors examine your digestive system?     35
Fit for Life: What kind of exercise is good after a meal?     39
True Statistics     43
Resources     44
Important Words     46
Index     47
About the Author     48