This is Your Body"This Is Your Body" is a 64-page soft-cover book designed to provide information about the systems of the human body. The book, which is illustrated in black and white, contains at least 1 drawing per page. It is written at a reading level of grade 2.7 and is intended for use with adult beginning readers and special education health classes. The 12 chapters in the book are: 'Cells, ' 'Bones, ' 'Muscles, ' 'Nerves, ' 'Circulation, ' 'Digestion, ' 'Respiration, ' 'Excretion, ' 'Skin, ' 'Hormones, ' 'Senses, ' 'and 'Reproduction.' In each chapter, the information is presented in short paragraphs or sections divided by bold subheadings. TLG, 6-76 MJJ, 6-76 |
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