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Anatomie humaine Ouvrages pour la jeunesse Children's questions and answers Corps humain Ouvrages pour la jeunesse Human anatomy Human anatomy Juvenile literature Human body Human body Juvenile literature Human physiology Human physiology Juvenile literature Physiologie humaine Ouvrages pour la jeunesseParker, Steve
Summary: Explores the diverse systems of the human body and their functions, the major organs, and how the different parts of the body work together. Reveal the inner workings of the human body with this illustrated atlas. An exciting visual guide that maps the entire human body-- inside and out. Find out what happens to food after you swallow it, how each beat of your heart pumps blood around your...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2020
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Summary: "Alma es conocida por sus icónicas rayas, ¡pero hay más que le gustaría mostrarte! Tiene brazos, manos y dedos para acariciar a un pájaro como mascota, además de piernas, pies, dedos de los pies y un adorable vientre. debajo de su corazón siempre presente" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BOARD MARRoberts, Alice
Summary: "A visual and linguistic adventure through the strange, astonishing worlds within our anatomy"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Experiment 2023
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Summary: Adam Rutherford explores the profound paradox of the "human animal." Looking for answers across the animal kingdom, he finds that many things once considered exclusively human are not: In Australia, raptors have been observed starting fires to scatter prey; in Zambia, a chimp named Julie even started a "fashion" of wearing grass in one ear. We aren't the only species that communicates, makes...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Experiment, LLC 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 599.93 RUTRidley, Matt.
Summary: Looks at one newly described gene from each of the twenty-three human chromosomes and explains how each one contributes to our uniqueness as a species.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper Perennial 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 612 RIDBennett, Howard J.
Summary: Through humor, science, and engaging illustrations, this fun and comprehensive reference book is perfect for kids who want to know more about the mysterious stuff going on inside their bodies.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rodale Kids 2017
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J612 BENFromer, Liza
Summary: Describes the digestive system and the many noises it creates, from burps to stomach growls to farts. Why do we hiccup? Sneeze? Snore?
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tundra Books 2011
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 612.3 FROGee, Henry.
Summary: Discusses what can be understood through human genome sequencing, describes how the interactions of genes direct the growth of individuals, and reveals what gene research will enable in the future.
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Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton & Co. 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 599.935 GEEWatson, James D.
Summary: "James D. Watson, the Nobel laureate whose pioneering work helped unlock the mystery of DNA's structure, charts the greatest scientific journey of our time, from the discovery of the double helix to today's controversies to what the future may hold. Updated to include new findings in gene editing, epigenetics, agricultural chemistry, as well as two entirely new chapters on personal genomics and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2017
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Summary: "A perfect STEM resource: This illustrated tour of our "leftover" body parts (like the appendix, or even goosebumps) introduces readers age 7-11 to the bizarre and fascinating science of evolution. Welcome to the weirdest museum you'll ever explore--the one inside your body. Did you know your amazing, incredible body is a walking, talking museum of evolution? In The Museum of Odd Body...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greystone Kids 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J612 POLPlayforth, Krupa Bhojani
Summary: "Learning how the human body works is an important skill for toddlers. This adorable kids anatomy book walks them through every major body part, with simple language and vibrant artwork that keep them engaged as they explore how they use their eyes to see, their nose to smell, their legs to move, and their arms to wave hello!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Callisto Publishing, an imprint of Sourcebooks 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE PLABulling, Nino
Summary: Everything is changing-but everything is also exactly the same. Ingken can't ignore it: ice caps stained brown from forest fires, pipeline construction, drought... the whole world somehow persists despite the slow erosion of stability. After a trip to Paris, Ingken returns home ready for a break from drugs. Their supportive partner, Lily, is flushed, excited about a new connection she's made....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Drawn & Quarterly 2024
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 BULHuddleston, Emma
Summary: Explore the human body's layers from the skeleton to the skin. Learn about cells and tissues, body systems, joints, and more. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for learning.--
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J612 HUDSummary: Dr. Silver provides a foundation for understanding how life works at the level of genes and molecules that interact in complex networks to drive human development, evolution, and behavior.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2009
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 611 SCICall number: DVD 611 SCI
Cameron, Sharon
Summary: "In 1946, Eva leaves behind the rubble of Berlin for the streets of New York City, stepping from the fiery aftermath of one war into another, far colder one, where power is more important than principles, and lies are more plentiful than the truth. Eva holds the key to a deadly secret: Project Bluebird -- a horrific experiment of the concentration camps, capable of tipping the balance of world...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2021
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1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA FIC CAMSummary: Don Rumata is one of a group of Earth scientists who have been sent to the planet Arkanar with the proviso that they must not interfere in the planet's political or historical development. Treated by the planet's natives as a kind of divinity, Don is both godlike and impotent in the face of its chaos and brutality.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kino Lorber 2015
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1 available in Foreign DVDs, Call number: DVD FOREIGN HARRooney, Anne
Summary: Young people often have many questions about their bodies, and they'll find many answers in this entertaining volume full of fun facts. They'll learn about various body systems, processes, and parts as they embark on a creative journey through the human body.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Windmill Books, an imprint of Rosen Publishing 2021
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "You will have so much fun learning about the human body within the pages of this book. Do you know what color your bones are, or when you will stop growing, or what is under your skin? All these exciting questions are answered within these ... pages"--Amazon.com
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: J Teach AskColombo, Luann
Summary: "In Uncover the Human Body, a fascinating three-dimensional presentation allows in-depth, hands-on exploration of the most amazing machine in the world--you. This unique "model" can be deconstructed and rebuilt layer by layer, system by system, just by turning the page, so the reader can see how each part of the body is connected to the others. The complexities of the human body can be...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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Summary: The Huns have crossed the Great Wall. Their leader, Shan-Yu, seems unstoppable. Only a hero can change the course of events and prevent China from being conquered. That hero will be found in the most unexpected place, in an unlikely guise...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Spotlight, a division of ABDO 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 DISJackson Ehlert, Molli
Summary: "Everybody has a body. Whether you're short, tall, fat, thin, hairy, bald, whether you use a wheelchair or have a limb difference, we all rely on our bodies to take us through the world. From hiking a mountain to playing baseball to exploring an aquarium, debut author Molli Jackson Ehlert and illustrator Lorian Tu show us all the different ways that bodies can look and the things they can do,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Feiwel and Friends 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE JACSummary: In July 2000, scientists made an announcement that triggered front-page headlines around the globe: they had read over 3-billion chemical 'letters' that make up human DNA, and done it faster than anyone expected.
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Publisher / Publication Date: WGBH Boston Video 2004
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV CRACocca-Leffler, Maryann
Summary: In the 1970s an important disability rights law, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, was waiting to be signed. Judy [Heumann] and other disability rights activists fought for YES! They held a sit-in until Section 504 was signed into law. Section 504--established thanks in large part to the ongoing work of Judy and her community--laid the foundation for the Americans with Disabilities...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2022