These resource books provide the busy teacher with science lessons that are appropriate and doable. Step-by-step lessons aligned with National Science Education Standards, make science relevant to real life. There are hands-on activities with student record sheets.

The Human Body presents information and investigations on these nine concepts:

- Cells are the fundamental unit of life

- Specialized cells protect the body from harmful substances

- Food follows a path as it isdigested

- Good nutrition provides energy for cell growth and repair.

- The heartand lungs work together.

- Muscles and bones provide movement and support.

- The nervous system relays messages to and form the brain.

- Parents pass traits to future generations

- Body systems interact.