Contents include: The hormonal system; What is a hormone?; Hormones and feedback; Hormones and health; Chief hormonal gland; Anterior pituitary; Posterior pituitary; Pituitary problems; Thyroid hormones; Parathyroids; Thyroid disorders; The thymus; Hormon
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C Ballard is a Heinemann Raintree author.
Review:
This series explores major systems and parts of the human body. Photographs, some taken with electronic microscopes, and clearly labeled color diagrams accompany an interesting text written in an easy-to-follow style. Blocks of ""In Focus"" text illustrate --Library Media Connection
This series includes some volumes written by a former teacher and some by a veteran childrens science writer. The skillful editing resulted in no discernable variation in the style, content, or level of difficulty between the two authors work. The books --NSTA
This book is about the human immune system, how it works, the various methods the body has to fight disease and foreign invaders, and what can go wrong with the immune system. Great photos and charts. RecommendedDarcy A. Bechtel Clark County School Di --Clark County School District
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- PublisherHeinemann/Raintree
- ISBN 10 1403404534
- ISBN 13 9781403404534
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages48