"How much do you know about your gut? From digesting food to eliminating waste, it's time to explore gut basics and more. Look inside to discover incredible facts and stories about how your gut works-and what happens when it doesn't! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and health tips"--

"Did you know that there are approximately 500 species of bacteria in the intestines? The surface area of the small intestine is 2,700 square feet (250 square meters). Discover more fascinating facts in How the Human Body Works - The Digestive System. This series guides readers through the fascinating inner workings of the human body. The human body contains several complex systems that work closely together to support life and allow the body to function...

There's a Zoo in your Poo! It needs a Zookeeper And that Keeper is YOU! Did you know that trillions of tiny bugs live in and on all of us? And there's a Zoo of bugs in our poo. But which are the good bugs and which are the bad? What should we eat to keep our good bugs happy and our body strong? Get to the guts of what you need to know about you and your poo. Professor Felice Jacka is a world expert in the field of Nutritional Psychiatry and gut health....

"How does your body break down food? What does the small intestine do? Find out in this interesting look at the Digestive System. Question prompts included to assist reader comprehension."--

"The body needs nutrients to survive. This title explores how organs and other parts of the body break down food into nutrients the body can use. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index."--