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AUTHOR |
Peters, Celeste A. (Celeste Andra), 1953-. |
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TITLE |
Health / Celeste Peters. |
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IMPRINT |
New York : Weigl Publishers, 2009. |
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DESCRIPTION |
48 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm. |
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SERIES |
Science Q&A. |
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NOTE |
Includes index. |
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CONTENT NOTE |
What is good health? -- Why is it important to have a healthy diet? -- What can exercise do for you? -- How does hygiene affect your health? -- What happens to your body when you sleep? -- What is pain? -- How does the body defend against germs? -- How does homeostasis protect your body? -- How does disease spread? -- What are common childhood diseases? -- What causes allergies and asthma? -- What are some different types of medicines? -- Why do diabetics need insulin? -- What are autoimmune diseases? -- How does heart disease develop? -- What is cancer? -- How do cigarettes and alcohol harm your body? -- Why is too much sunshine dangerous to your health? -- How do thoughts and feelings affect your health? -- What are eating disorders? -- Health careers -- Young scientists at work -- Take a health survey -- Fast facts. |
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SUMMARY |
Explores the basic concepts involved in understanding how the human body functions and how to keep fit. |
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SUBJECT |
Health. |
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DISCIPLINE |
Integrated Science. |
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ISBN |
9781590369494. |