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This book explores the hundreds of muscles, bones, blood vessels, glands and other parts that make up the human body. Nearly every topic includes one or more experiments to help young people learn in a hands-on, engaging way. For example, a simple experiment of dissolving salt into warm water and then letting the water evaporate to show the salt that is left behind perfectly illustrates how it is possible that urine, a fluid, is also made up of dozens of solid waste substances. The vital concept of the semi-permeable nature of cell membranes may seem improbable to a child, but an experiment involving water, a freezer bag, cornstarch and tincture of iodine (a first aid antiseptic readily available at drug stores) let’s her see for herself that some materials are in fact selectively permeable. The experiments are practical, safe and many do not require specialized equipment. Most of the items can be found in the kitchen and around the house, or obtained easily and inexpensively. Detailed diagrams and photos (including microscope photos) lead you clearly though each stage of discovery. Softcover, 192 pages. Ages 8 and up.
How the Body Works PP-0236......$13.50
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