National Geographic Canadian Catalogue 2009 - (Page 72) Reading Expeditions Science—The Human Body Grades 3–8+ Understand the systems of the human body, and how the brain works, through intriguing expository text and a variety of nonfiction text features. Learn how the mind and body work together 24 hours a day. T h ’ G id Teacher’s Guide & Assessments Fighting Disease Fry: 5.6 Lexile: 790 Guided Reading Level: V–W 6-Pack 978-14263-59477 $51.80 Understanding the Brain Fry: 5.2 Lexile: 810 Guided Reading Level: W–X 6-Pack 978-14263-59415 $51.80 Examine the body’s built-in defense systems that keep us alive and well. Learn how many factors from heredity to daily health habits influence good health. 32 pp. Related Fiction: Mystery at Summer Camp, p. 103 6-pack 978-14263-67175 $66.38 Explore how the brain controls everything we do. Find out how new research is uncovering secrets of how we learn. Get a preview of where technology is taking us. 32 pp. The Human Machine Fry: 5.3 Lexile: 770 Guided Reading Level: V–W 6-Pack 978-14263-59439 $51.80 Bones and Muscles Fry: 5.7 Lexile: 760 Guided Reading Level: V–W 6-Pack 978-14263-60909 $51.80 Explore the world’s most complex machine—the human body. Discover how Olympic gold medalists and athletes with artificial body parts stretch the body’s capabilities. Learn about the digestive, circulatory, and skeletal systems, and more. 32 pp. Like girders in a building, bones form the framework of our bodies. And muscles make them move! Discover how muscles and bones interact and how breakthroughs in technology are making bionic body parts a reality. 32 pp. Keeping Fit Fry: 4.0 Lexile: 640 Guided Reading Level: Q–R 6-Pack 978-14263-59453 $51.80 Respiration and Circulation Fry: 6.0 Lexile: 880 Guided Reading Level: W–X 6-Pack 978-14263-60916 $51.80 Learn how to make personal choices that improve your health. Get an overview of nutrition requirements and physical fitness that lead to healthy bodies and minds. 32 pp. Discover how these two body systems help bring oxygen to our cells and carry wastes away. Explore major parts of each system and learn how scientists are working to find replacements for what fails or wears out. 32 pp. Making Healthy Choices Fry: 4.2 Lexile: 790 Guided Reading Level: S–T 6-Pack 978-14263-59491 $51.80 Examine how decisions we make every day affect how our bodies function and perform. Learn how nutrition, recreation, and interactions with others keep us healthy and strong. Explore healthy choices in behavior and safety. 32 pp. 72 All prices shown are CAD$.
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