Provides a guide to the workings of the digestive system through a review of the organs, the digestive process, and detailed photos of the surface of the stomach.

"Many people think of the stomach as being the same thing as the abdomen or belly, but the abdomen is part of a bigger framework known as the digestive system. It includes the stomach and other organs, such as the intestines, liver, and gallbladder. With the help of this innovative volume, readers will learn about the stomach and its functions within the digestive system. Colorful diagrams support the fact-filled narrative and encourage readers to...

"Learn about the different bodily systems that keep people breathing, moving, thinking, and staying healthy." -- back cover.

"A guide to the human digestive system explores recent developments in nutrition and natural therapies and suggests self-care treatments for over thirty conditions, including arthritis, fibromyalgia, eczema, migraine headaches, and chronic fatigue syndrome" -- GoogleBooks.

"Carbohydrates are the body's primary energy providers. Written for young children, this book discusses the main forms of carbs, how they are created, and why they are important. It explains the differences between simple and complex carbohydrates and between monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. It details how carbs are broken down in the digestive system into units small enough to be distributed through the bloodstream, absorbed by...