My Healthy Body

My Healthy Body series
Set of 8 books [Series ISBN 978-1–77008–200–7]

REVIEW: "A wonderful resource book that teaches learners about what is happening inside their bodies. Health issues are discussed and advice is offered as to how to stay in shape. This set will be valuable in the classroom as well as at home. Everything is explained in detail. Material very colourful. Pictures add visual flair to the text. Material very user-friendly." [Northern Cape Department of Education]

English

Breathing

Did you know that breathing
is one of the most important
processes in the human body? Taking air in and out of your lungs is essential to live, grow, move and do hard or tiring physical activities. The special process by which this occurs – the respiratory system – also allows you to do practical things, like talking, singing and blowing out candles. This book tells you all you need to know about your breathing system and how to keep it in good shape for a healthy body.

by Jen Green

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Contents

The respiratory system
The breath of life
Upper airways
Inside the lungs
Breathing in and out
What happens when you breathe?
Producing sounds
Clearing the airways
Breathing rates
Fresh air, dirty air
When breathing is difficult
Lungs for life
Keeping healthy
Amazing facts
Glossary
Index

Digestion

Did you know that food and
liquids (fluids) give you energy
and help your body to grow
and look after itself? This
special process happens in
your digestive system, which
changes the food that you eat
into part of you! When you
swallow, your food enters a
series of tunnels where it is
broken down so your body
can absorb the goodness it
contains. This book tells you
all you need to know about
your digestive system and how to keep it in good shape for a healthy body.

by Jen Green

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Contents

The digestive system
Why do we eat and drink?
Why do we get hungry?
Open wide
A bite to eat
Down the hatch
In your stomach
Your small intestine
Liver, pancreas and gall bladder
Your large intestine
Body wastes
Sensible eating
Staying healthy
Amazing facts
Glossary
Index

Muscles

Did you know that without
your muscles, you would be
a heap of bones and jelly lying on the floor? Muscles allow your body to move and to do all sorts of things, such as kicking a ball or lifting a heavy load. The special system that makes these things possible – the muscles – also keeps your heart beating and helps you to breathe and talk. This book tells you all you need to know about your muscles and how to keep them in good shape for a healthy body.

by Jen Green

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Contents

What are muscles?
What do your muscles do?
Muscles of the skeleton
Skeletal muscle shapes
Skeletal muscle pairs
Inside muscles
Muscles of the limbs and torso
Muscles of the face
Involuntary muscles
Moving your muscles
Looking after muscles
Muscles in sport
Staying healthy
Amazing facts
Glossary
Index

Skeleton

Did you know that your body is supported by a very special
framework that allows you to bend and stretch and do all sorts of complicated movements? This special structure – the skeleton – stops you from collapsing in a heap on the floor! Your skeleton also protects many of your body’s internal organs. This book tells you all you need to know about your skeleton and how to keep it in good shape for a healthy body.

by Jen Green

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Contents

The body’s framework
What do bones do?
What’s inside bones?
Between the bones
Moving freely
The spine
Bones of the head
The trunk
Shoulders, arms and hands
Legs and feet
Growing and ageing
Mending broken bones
Staying healthy
Amazing facts
Glossary
Index

Brain and Senses

You are the proud owner of one of the most complex machines in the known universe – the human brain. Right now your brain is not only allowing you to read this book but also keeping your body working. Your senses are also amazing, providing you with all kinds of information about the world around you. Read on to find
out more about your incredible brain and senses, and how to take good care of them.

by Jen Green

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Contents

Your brain and nerves
Your senses
The brain
The brain at work
Your spinal cord
What are nerves?
Actions and reflexes
Automatic pilot
Your senses – sight
Hearing and balance
Taste, smell and touch
Brain and senses through life
Staying healthy
Amazing facts
Glossary
Index

Blood and Heart

Did you know that the warm, red liquid that oozes out when you cut yourself is actually your body’s lifeline? Blood carries oxygen and nutrients around your body, and also removes harmful waste. Your heart is a hard-working pump that sends blood flowing around your body 24 hours a day, throughout your life. This book tells you all you need to know about your circulatory system and how to keep it in good shape for a healthy body.

by Jen Green

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Contents

Your circulatory system
What is blood for?
What’s in your blood?
How is blood made?
Blood vessels
Your heart
Heartbeat and pulse
Cleaning the blood
Fighting infection
Blood and healing
The blood through life
Heart rate and exercise
Staying healthy
Amazing facts
Glossary
Index

Skin, Hair and Hygiene

All living things, from tall trees
to tiny animals, are made of
units called cells. The simplest
life-forms are made up of just
one cell, while larger living
things contain billions of cells. All living things reproduce so that their species does not die out. Reproduction is the amazing process that results in all living things, including you! This book tells you all you need to know about your cells and reproductive
system and how to keep them in good condition for a healthy body.

by Jen Green

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Contents

Your skin and hair
What use are skin and hair?
Skin up-close
Temperature control
Skin problems and allergies
Skin and healing
Skin and the sun
Your sensitive skin
Good hygiene
All about hair
Looking after hair and nails
Skin and hair through life
Keeping healthy
Amazing facts
Glossary
Index

Cells and Reproduction

All living things, from tall trees to tiny animals, are made of units called cells. The simplest life-forms are made up of just one cell, while larger living things contain billions of cells. All living things
reproduce so that their species does not die out. Reproduction is the amazing process that results in all living things, including you! This book tells you all you need to know about
your cells and reproductive system and how to keep them in good condition for a healthy body.

by Jen Green

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Contents

What is reproduction?
Changing cells and new life
The body’s building blocks
The secret of life
The reproductive process
Pregnancy
Preparing for birth
Infancy
Growing and learning
Approaching adulthood
Planning a family
Growing older
Staying healthy
Amazing facts
Glossary
Index