Publisher's Synopsis
The human body is endlessly fascinating. From the way oxygen moves through the blood to the incredible efficiency of the digestive system, each body system is amazing in its own way. In this set presented by Scientific American, readers explore each system of the human body in detail. Each title addresses the body system's parts, their basic functions, diseases that affect them, and ways to keep them healthy. Sidebars and fact boxes expound on the main content, further supporting elementary science curricula.
