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Throughout history, people have been drawn to living beside rivers for easy transportation, drinking water, agriculture, and food sources. This captivating book compares the everyday lives of people who live along rivers around the world, describing the homes they live in and how they use the resources in their environment provided by the river.
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"Cities are places that have greater numbers of people, buildings, and services. But city life can be different depending on where in the world you live. This engaging title compares the everyday lives of people in several different cities around the world, describing the homes they live in and how they have adapted to different climates."--
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Forests have long provided people with the resources they need to survive. This interesting book describes the ways people have adapted to living in different kinds of forest habitats and climates around the world. Vibrant images help illustrate the unique homes and ways of life of various forest dwellers, such as the Korowai people of Indonesia who live in treehouses in the rain forest.
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Mountain life can be difficult, but people all over the world have adapted to the extremes of weather and temperature that are a part of living at high altitudes. This insightful book looks at how people who live in mountain habitats farm, raise animals, and survive in harsh environments.
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Islands do not always contain everything needed for human survival. This amazing book takes a look at the unique problems of living on land surrounded by water. Beautiful photos help show how island dwellers have survived and adapted over centuries to living on island habitats in such places as New Zealand, Hawaii, and Iceland.
6) Blood
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From platelets to plasma, the parts of the blood can be exciting to learn about when you have helpful, friendly kids to guide you! Readers enjoy flowing through the circulatory system with their new friends in this book, which explains how blood moves, what it's made of, and the teeny tiny living things that can be found in it. Full of simple diagrams to aid comprehension, this book is perfect for readers just learning about the human body--and how...
7) Face
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The phrase "face value" seems like it would apply to the human face too, right? We see something and take it as it appears. But if you were to take a microscope to your face, you might be surprised! In this playfully designed book, readers learn about the parts of their face they can see--and what they're a habitat for! Helpful diagrams and simple language give readers a chance to really understand the lessons in anatomy and biology, and friendly...
8) Feet
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There's a lot of gross things one can think of that live under our feet--but what about on our feet? Fungus especially find a warm, dark home between our toes and can cause a lot of annoyance! In this colorful volume, readers investigate exactly what happens on and in their feet, even if they can't see it. Simple language, clear diagrams, and a group of friendly narrators draw readers into this part of the body to learn all you could want to know...
9) Gut
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It's popular to talk about how important a person's gut biome is. But to young readers, the millions of bacteria that live in the gut and help us digest and move our food along might be big news! Full of colorful, clear diagrams and simple explanations, this book takes readers on a journey through the gut, alongside some helpful kid guides that make the journey even more fun. An excellent companion to any studies of the human body, this volume also...
10) Hair
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"Hair is everywhere! Human have ponytails, bangs, and braids, but we're not the only ones with hair. Readers discover this fun fact as they explore hair from human heads to horses' manes. Along the way, they discover important facts about why so many creatures have hair, which provides a fun introduction to basic life science concepts. These life science lessons are reinforced through the clear and concise text. Readers are also guided through this...
11) Lungs
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What could possibly make their home in the human lung? In this volume, curious readers find out! With the help of some friendly guides, readers are introduced to the structure of the lungs and how they work--as well as the microscopic organisms that might have made the lungs a habitat. Including problems that could arise with the lungs, this colorful, playful look at the main part of the respiratory system complements the science curriculum and human...
12) Mouth
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The mouth is one of the best human habitats on the body! In other words, your teeth aren't the only inhabitants of your mouth. In this book, readers learn more about the microscopic organisms that make their home in the mouth--both welcome and unwelcome. Full of simple diagrams and interesting information about this part of the human body, this volume engages readers looking to supplement their science classes with a colorful layout and friendly guides...
13) Skin
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It's the largest human organ and keeps everything else is place--what is it? It's skin! And there's a lot more to it than meets the eye. In fact, microscopic bugs, fungus, and bacteria may all be found on the skin. Readers travel across this large body part with some helpful, friendly kids who narrate the whole journey and impart essential facts about the human habitat of the skin. A colorful design, complete with graphic organizers, complements the...
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