Paul Showers

Explains the processes by which a hamburger and other foods are used to make energy, strong bones, and solid muscles as they pass through the digestive system.

A simple introduction to the composition and functions of blood.

Elementary discussion of the importance of sleep and what happens to our brains and bodies during slumber.

A simple explanation of the structure of the heart and how it works.

Explains the mechanics of speech: what body parts are used, and how different sounds are formed.

Describes the parts of the eye and how they work.

Briefly discusses the principles of genetics and heredity as illustrated by a youngster's family tree.

Text and illustrations show that everyone is afraid of something whether it is cats, thunder, wind, airplanes, or darkness.

Introduces the muscles of the human body and describes how they enable the parts of the body to move.