An illustrated book about the digestive system and microbiome for
young readers, from famous (and funny) scientist Dr. Jennifer Gardy.
Everybody eats, and everybody poops. Pretty ordinary stuff, right?
But what happens in between is far from ordinary! That's where your
digestive system--also known as your gut--works its magic.
It Takes Guts is an excellent, science-based resource for
classroom learning and home-schooling for kids age 9 to 13, with
information about:
- The surprising role that food and digestion play in your mood and
immune system.
- The amazing tools your body uses to break down food including acids,
which do their thing without burning a hole in your stomach!
- The incredible truth that not all bacteria is bad! Billions of
"helpful bacteria" belong in your gut.
- And so much more.
Dr. Jennifer Gardy also takes stomach-turning detours to investigate the
science behind burps, barfs, and farts, proving that learning about the
wonderful world of your gut--takes guts!