The Digestive System

by John M. Shea

Book 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1433965828
• ISBN13: 9781433965821
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.4" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 9 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 6