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Did you know that more than 2.1 pints (1 liter) of food can be stored in the stomach? Food stays in the stomach for 2 to 5 hours. Discover more fascinating facts in Digestive System, a title in the Body Systems
series. Each title in Body Systems guides readers through the fascinating inner workings of the human body. The human body contains several complex systems that work closely together to support life and
allow the body to function properly....
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Did you know that the average adult has about 60,000 miles (95,500 kilometers) of blood vessels? Blood flows through the body in two circuits, or pathways, that begin and end at the heart. Discover more fascinating facts in Circulatory System, a title in the Body Systems series. Each title in Body Systems
guides readers through the fascinating inner workings of the human body. The human body contains several complex systems that work closely together...
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We cannot prevent tsunamis, but we can try to minimize their impact on humans. This interesting book examines what scientists know about tsunamis, how we can predict them, and how we learn from each event. By studying the destruction they cause, scientists and engineers continue to come up with new and improved technologies to predict catastrophic waves and better protect cities, buildings, and people. Case studies and brief bios of key scientists...
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Did you know that the human brain consumes about 20 percent of all energy used by the body? An adult brain weighs approximately 3 pounds (1.4 kilograms). Discover more fascinating facts in Nervous System,
a title in the Body Systems series. Each title in Body Systems guides readers through the fascinating inner workings of the human body. The human body contains several complex systems that work closely together to support life and allow the body...
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Did you know that there are more than 600 named muscles in the human body? About 40 percent of a person's body weight is muscle. Discover more fascinating facts in Muscular System, a title in the Body Systems series. Each title in Body Systems guides readers through the fascinating inner workings of
the human body. The human body contains several complex systems that work closely together to support life and allow the body to function properly. Each...
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We cannot prevent earthquakes, but we can try to minimize their impact on humans. This important book examines what scientists know about earthquakes, whether we can predict them, and how we learn from each event. By studying the destruction they cause, scientists and engineers continue to come up with new and improved technologies to predict earthquakes and make cities, buildings, and people safer. Case studies and brief bios of key scientists and...
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Did you know the average adult takes 12 to 20 breaths per minute when not doing physical activity? Adults take between 17,000 and 23,000 breaths per day. Discover more fascinating facts in Respiratory System, a title in the Body Systems series. Each title in Body Systems guides readers through the fascinating inner workings of the human body. The human body contains several complex systems that work closely together to support life and allow the body...
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Did you know the two largest bones in the body, the femur and the tibia, are both found in the legs? Bones make up about 20 percent of body weight. Discover more fascinating facts in Skeletal System, a title in the Body Systems series. Each title in Body Systems guides readers through the fascinating inner workings of the human body. The human body contains several complex systems that work closely together to support life and allow the body to function...
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Does bottled water do more harm than good? Should clear-cutting for agriculture be allowed? Every day, we hear arguments about environmental issues in the media. This book gives readers the tools to make sense of and evaluate some of these arguments. Using relatable and accessible environment-related examples, this book introduces readers to the parts of an effective argument and prompts them to use the knowledge they have gained to evaluate the effectiveness...
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The Underground, the Metro, the Tube, the subway - whatever you call it, underground transit is a mark of a modern city public transportation system. Packed with historic and contemporary photographs, this compelling book will grab readers with an interest in subways and railways. Also included are underground escape routes and abandoned underground tunnel systems.
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