respiratory organs

"Introductory text explains the functions and physical concepts of the respiratory system with color photography and simple scientific diagrams. Intended for students in grades three through six"--Provided by publisher.

Explains how the respiratory system works, and discusses its role in the human body, problems that can affect the respiratory system, and how to keep lungs healthy.

Describes how engineer Alan Bodner studied the workings of fish gills in an attempt to create an underwater breathing system that extracts air from water, eliminating the need for bulky air tanks.

An overview of the human respiratory system that covers its components and processes, its common malfunctions and diseases, tests and treatments, doctors and scientists who have made significant discoveries, and historic and contemporary research.

Describes the respiratory system, including how it works to bring air from the lungs to the rest of the body, why it is important for vital body function, and how to keep the system healthy.

Explains what happens inside the human body when a person breathes, presenting magnified photos and color diagrams, comparing humans to different kinds of animals, and discussing related topics such as speaking, singing, hicupping, yawning, sneezing, and coughing, as well as asthma and smoking.

Presents an introduction to the human respiratory system, explaining what it is and how it works, looking at the role of blood in the respiratory system, and discussing why breathing problems occur.

Describes the different parts of the body's breathing system, how they work, and how they are affected by pollution, smoking, and asthma.

Presents a detailed look at the respiratory system and its major functions in the human body.

Describes how the human respiratory system works and discusses such related topics as yawning, hiccuping, and coughing.