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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.

Wahoo! Join Ms. Frizzle, Liz and the entire Magic School Bus gang in seven Greatest Original Episodes of the Emmy Award-winning science-adventure series. The Bus will take you on a journey through space, the human body and even into the eye of a storm. Buckle up for all your favorite field trips! Episodes include: Inside Ralphie; For Lunch, Gets Lost In Space; The Busasaurus; Going Batty; Flexes Its Muscles; Kicks Up A Storm.

Nutrition for Dummies, 3rd Edition is packed with practical, sensible advice on healthy eating, cutting calories, and finding a good nutritional balance. Balance is the key word. This book helps you make wise food choices and maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle.

Describes how our bodies process the food we eat and turn it into energy. Includes activities to increase our understanding of the digestive system.

"Digestive Wellness explains how your digestive system works and what to do when it doesn't. You'll find practical solutions to all the common gastrointestinal disorders (and many other conditions) and expert guidance on the newest advances in testing and diagnosis, nutrition, and natural therapies. Plus, you'll learn how faulty digestion can affect the human body systemically, from migraines and skin issues to fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome."--...

A description of the digestive system with an emphasis on its bizarre aspects.

Describes the various parts of the gastrointestinal system and how food is digested, and discusses nutrition, food safety, and related topics.

"Your body can do all sorts of amazing things, but it needs food to function. Have you ever wondered what happens to the food we eat? Get to know your mouth, stomach, liver, and much more, in this fantastic introduction to the human body"--Publisher's description.