The Quest to Digest by Mary Corcoran - ISBN: 9781570916656
Paperback
Humorous text and illustrations follow an apple’s journey through the human digestive system. Discover why mucus is so important to your body and how food particles are absorbed by the small intestine and turned into energy. Readers also learn why we burp, vomit, and pass gas.

The Quest to Digest

$21.39

  • Paperback

    32 pages

  • Release Date

    1 January 2014

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Summary

A playful picture book that introduces STEAM readers to the science of the human digestive system. Humorous text and colorful illustrations follow an apple’s journey at each stage of digestion through the human body. Discover why mucus is so important to your body and how food particles are absorbed by the small intestine and turned into energy. Readers will also learn why we burp, vomit, and pass gas. Backmatter includes a full glossary of definitions and pronunciation of the various terms u…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781570916656
ISBN-10:1570916659
Author:Mary Corcoran, Jef Czekaj
Publisher:Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
Imprint:Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:32
Edition:1st
Release Date:1 January 2014
Weight:163g
Dimensions:279mm x 217mm x 3mm
Audience Age:8-12
About The Author

Mary Corcoran

Mary Corcoran writes a science column for kids, which appears in The Redding Pilot. She is the author of THE QUEST TO DIGEST and THE CIRCULATORY STORY. Mary lives in Redding, Connecticut.

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