What is an alveolus? Why does blood look red? How can we keep our lungs healthy? The Human Machine asks the questions that young people want answered. Each chapter contains a different question, so readers can develop their knowledge.
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About the Author:
Louise Spilsbury is an experienced author of nonfiction books for young people. Her writing covers a wide range of topics from animals and science to history and social studies.
Review:
Part of Heinemann InfoSearch ""The Human Machine"" series. Includes bibliographical references, index, and a glossary and color illustrations. Discusses the structure and functions of the respiratory and circulatory systems, and explains breathing, the comp --Arlington Independent School District
The Human Machine series. The text is informative and easily understood. The author does not go into great detail, but gives enough information to be informative without being misleading or confusing. Two of the websites listed are great. I especially lik --Arlington Independent School District
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- PublisherHeinemann/Raintree
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 143290907X
- ISBN 13 9781432909079
- BindingLibrary Binding
- Number of pages32