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Nutrition and Your Body (Core Library)

The foods that we eat can help or harm our bodies. Our bodies need nutrients such as salt and carbohydrates to survive. But too much or too little can have consequences. We also feed our bodies things unnecessary things, like caffeine. These may have benefits. But they can also do harm. In Nutrition and Your Body, learn about how different nutrients interact with the body. Discover how the body digests them, the changes they cause in the body, and the good and bad effects they have on us.

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Odd Birds (Crabtree Crown)  

Readers will be fascinated by this entertaining and informative series, which shines a spotlight on some of the world's oddest birds. The character Professor Oddfeather offers amusing facts throughout each book, describing the distinct body parts, disgusting habits, and odd behaviors that make these birds stand out from the flock. Each book features facts about where they live, what they eat, and how they raise their young, along with a ""Battle of the Birds"" comparison to similar birds. Every

Odysseys

In a world permeated by technology, we sometimes struggle to keep pace with an ever-changing landscape. With historical and colour photographs complementing documentary texts, Odysseys in Technology invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience the development of key technological innovations like never before. These titles feature a sophisticated design peppered with arresting photographs that illustrate important scientific principles, contributions of notable individuals and compa

Odysseys in Art

From Cubism to realism, art has reformed itself time and again. With full-colour reproductions and engaging texts, Odysseys in Art invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience artistic movements like never before. Spanning the history of Western art, these titles feature a sophisticated design that serves as a backdrop for showcasing classic works, people, and techniques of the period.

Odysseys in Artistry

From the immortal sculptures of Michelangelo to the timeless music of Mozart, the world's greatest artists have managed to create works that retain their relevancy through decades and centuries of change. With historical and colour illustrations and photographs complementing biographical texts, Odysseys in Artistry invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience the lives of famous artists like never before.

Odysseys in Crime Scene Science

Our understanding of the abilities and methodologies of crime scene science is often muddled by fictional depictions. From processing crime scenes to creating psychological profiles, Odysseys in Crime Scene Science invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience the behind-the-scenes work of crime scene investigators. With photos complementing documentary texts, this series unravels the true capabilitiesžand limitationsžof crime scene sciences by using real-life examples. Investigative

Odysseys in Extreme Sports

Odysseys in Extreme Sports invites advanced readers, whether typically athletes or spectators, along on a journey to experience six popular, adrenaline-pumping activities like never before. Showcasing techniques and gear while introducing groundbreaking innovators and legendary competitors, this series emphasizes the origins, development, and growth of each sport. Peppered with historical and colour shots, these titles also feature side panels that provide further insight and familiarize readers

Odysseys in Government

As long as people have lived in community they have had systems of government. With historical and colour photographs complementing documentary texts, Odysseys in Government invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience four of the most well-known formal governing systems like never before. Comparing and contrasting features of one style against another's, these titles feature a sophisticated design that serves as a fitting backdrop to historical images. Investigative side panels, co

Odysseys in History

Odysseys in History invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience historic moments like never before. With an added focus on context and aftermath, these titles feature a sophisticated design peppered with arresting photographs that illustrate both the awe and devastation of humanity’s most memorable actions.