"Selected from the archives of Catapult magazine, the essays in Body Language affirm and challenge the personal and political conversations around human bodies from the perspectives of thirty writers diverse in race, age, gender, size, sexuality, health,ability, geography, and class--a brilliant group probing and speaking their own truths about their bodies and identities, refusing to submit to others' expectations about how their bodies should look,...

Text and illustrations follow the human body's journey from the fertilization of a mother's egg all the way through gestation, with highlights on the progress of the nervous system, bone calcification, and the circulatory system. Also includes information about the microscopic bacteria, fungi, and viruses that can complicate human life, resulting in diseases that affect one or more body systems, as well as scientifically vetted information on allergies,...

Did you know that stomach rumbles aren't caused by hunger? And that we have far more than five senses? Or that the funny bone isn't a bone at all?

"Discover the science behind super powers. Engaging nonfiction text teaches readers about the human body, key concepts in physical science, animals with superpowers of their own, and more. An Incredible Disney family helps keeps readers engaged."--

"Kids will explore a new twist on classic games and exercise their minds with interactive challenges that develop critical thinking skills and improve problem-solving speed. Play and build your way through puzzles and games; Learn about the systems and organs of the body; Explore optical illusions; Master number skills."--Publisher description.

This is the puberty book written by the cool, older brother--that takes boys from their first armpit hair to their first wet dream--and beyond. Facts about developmental changes to tween and teen boys' bodies and brains are spelled out in fun, familiar, boy-speak and illustrated in edgy graphic novel format. So boys 10 and up can learn about health, hygiene, sexuality, and more in a way that's not embarrassing or tedious, but real, engaging, and enlightening....