The Digestive System

By Jennifer Overend Prior and Jennifer Prior

Book Overview

Digestive System is a 32-page nonfiction reader that explores the inner workings of the human digestive process for students in Grades 3-5. Through accessible language, vivid diagrams, and real-world examples, this book helps readers understand how the body turns food into fuel. It introduces the key organs of the digestive system, explains each step in the process, and emphasizes the importance of nutrition and healthy choices. Designed for both classroom and independent reading, this book supports science standards and encourages curiosity about how the body works.

Explains the structure and function of the digestive system in age-appropriate terms.Features engaging photos, labeled diagrams, and key vocabulary for science instruction.Supports classroom discussions and science curriculum on body systems and health.Encourages students to make connections between biology and daily life.Ideal for Grades 3-5 in science centers, guided reading, or independent learning.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1433336774
• ISBN13: 9781433336775
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.8" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 7 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 8