検索キーワード： 解剖学・生理学

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?

What color is your hair? Human hair color ranges from white and light blond to black. Red is the least common hair color. What determines the color and texture of your hair? Listen to this book to find out about how your genes affect your physical features.

What facial features do you have? Freckles are a common feature. So are turned-up noses and unattached earlobes. What determines your facial features? Read this book to find out about how your genes affect your physical features.

Can you stretch your thumb back to your arm? Is your pinkie straight or slightly bent? What determines the way your joints bend - or don't bend? Listen to this book to find out about how your genes affect your physical features.

Your mouth really is filthy! It's a saliva bath for millions of tiny little creatures that share your food, chew holes in your teeth, and make your breath smell like a garbage truck. From cavities to canker sores, those little creatures can also create some repulsive problems. Learn all about saliva, plaque, and the bacteria that infest your mouth - and find out how to keep that mouth of yours healthy. With lots of disgusting facts, this audiobook tells all about the gross science behind your body's functions.

Have you ever crashed your bike and torn up your knee? Or have you been hit in the face by a ball and gotten a big shiny bruise around your eye? Have any of your scabs ever oozed with gross-looking pus? Blood, bruises, and scabs are all part of your body's healing process. But sometimes you need a little extra help - from stitches, staples, or maybe even maggots and leeches! Hey, people do crazy things. Learn how your body repairs itself and what happens when something goes wrong, like getting gangrene (eew!).

The skeletal system is made up of about 206 bones. But what exactly is a bone? And how do bones help your body function? Explore the skeletal system in this engaging and informative audiobook.

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 your body healthy? Explore the digestive system in this engaging and informative audiobook.

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 healthy? Explore the circulatory system in this engaging and informative audiobook.

All kinds of animals have skin - even humans! Compare the many features of skin.

What animals have shells? See the wide variety, from armadillos and snails to crabs and turtles.

Compare different types of scales and discover how they protect the bodies of fish and reptiles.

Some mammals have a little fur or hair, others have a lot! Learn how fur helps these animals survive.

Learn how birds use feathers for flight, warmth, camouflage, and much more.

In this adventure Otto and Missy have found themselves a bit lost inside the human body! Otto is going to learn about some incredible things about the human body such as, what makes us sneeze? What are kneecaps? And, do we really have a funny bone? These audiobooks help children learn about their environment on journey of discovery with the narrators Ben Bailey Smith (a.k.a. Doc Brown, rapper, comedian and writer) and Sophie Aldred (best known for her role as Ace in Doctor Who).

Our bodies are home to tens of thousands of species that aren't at all human – on our skin, inside our gut and even in our brain, and they can have an extraordinary impact on how we feel, act and live. Together, they've assembled possibly the weirdest collection of knowledge about the human body, from poo transfusions to research into how parasites can help us.

Step inside the most amazing city of all—your body! Join Adam on a colorful journey through the human body, where every organ is a building, every vein is a road, and every system works together like a bustling city! This vibrant and fun picture book introduces kids to the heart, lungs, brain, and more—all brought to life with adorable illustrations and simple explanations. Perfect for curious minds ages 2–8, this book helps children understand how their bodies work in a playful, imaginative way.

¿Qué es la menstruación? ¿Cómo te transforma el ciclo menstrual? ¿La regla duele? ¿Qué opciones tienes para no mancharte? ¿La primera regla llega de repente? Todo lo que siempre has querido saber sobre la menstruación (y nunca te has atrevido a preguntar) explicado de forma directa y divertida para vivir estos cambios con confianza y bienestar. Porque tener la regla mola, pero hay que saber cómo funciona.

From the stethoscope to the clinical trial, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest inventions in medicine. Get to know the physicians, scientists, and other researchers responsible for these breakthroughs in medicine, and explore the ups, the downs, and the eureka moments that are science in action.

From the first immunosuppressant drugs to the first successful heart transplant, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest developments to date in transplant medicine. Get to know the physicians, scientists, and other researchers responsible for these breakthroughs in medicine.