The Digestive System

by John Shea

Overview

The digestive system takes the food we put into our mouths and breaks it down into the most elemental parts. Our bodies use these nutrients to fuel life processes. The digestive system also eliminates waste products from our bodies. Readers will view this system through illustrative diagrams. They will also learn about nutrition and the importance of maintaining a healthy digestive system.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433966248
Publisher:	Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2012
Series:	Gareth Stevens Human Body Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Why Do We Eat? 4

Food for Life 6

The Starting Line 8

The Digestive Warehouse 10

The Small Intestine's Big Job 12

Supporting Cast 14

Completing Digestion 16

End of the Line 18

Diseases and Disorders 20

Health Maintenance 26

Glossary 30

For More Information 31

Index 32