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Unusual Traits: Tongue Rolling, Special Taste Sensors, and More
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — What Traits Are in Your Genes?
Can you roll your tongue into a U-shape? Some people can. But other people's tongues stay flat. What determines whether you can roll your tongue? Read More →
Vision: Nearsightedness, Farsightedness, and More
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — What Traits Are in Your Genes?
Do you see clearly? Or do faraway objects look blurry to you? Maybe objects in the distance look clear, but you have trouble reading close-up print. What determines how your vision works?… Read More →
Your Circulatory System
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Your Body Work?
The circulatory system is made up of the heart, the blood, and strong tubes called blood vessels. But what does the circulatory system do? And how do its parts work together to keep your body Read More →
Your Digestive System
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Your Body Work?
The digestive system is made up of the tongue, the esophagus, the stomach, the intestines, and other parts. But what does the digestive system do? And how do its parts work together to keep… Read More →
Your Muscular System
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Your Body Work?
The muscular system is made up of three different kinds of muscles: skeletal muscles, smooth muscle, and heart muscle. But what does each kind of muscle do? And where in the body are they… Read More →
Your Nervous System
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Your Body Work?
The nervous system is made up of the brain, the nerves, and the spinal cord. But what does the nervous system do? And how do its parts work together to help your body function? Explore the… Read More →
Your Respiratory System
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Your Body Work?
The respiratory system is made up of the nose, the throat, the lungs, and other parts. But what does the respiratory system do? And how do its parts work together to keep your body healthy?… Read More →
Your Skeletal System
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Your Body Work?
The skeletal system is made up of about two hundred and six bones. But what exactly is a bone? And how do bones help your body function? Explore the skeletal system in this engaging and… Read More →