Book details
It Takes Guts: How Your Body Turns Food Into Fuel (and Poop)
Description
Winner of the 2023 AAAS/Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science BooksAn 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!
Age
8-12
Text complexity
advanced
Length
152 pages
Why to read
- Educational Insight: The book provides a comprehensive understanding of the digestive system, explaining complex biological processes in an accessible way, which can enhance your knowledge about how your body works.
- Health Awareness: By learning how food is transformed into energy and waste, you can make more informed decisions about your diet and overall health, potentially leading to better nutritional choices and well-being.
- Engaging Content: Jennifer Gardy has a knack for making science engaging and fun. Her approach to explaining the journey from food to fuel to poop is likely to keep readers entertained while they learn.
- Appreciation for Human Biology: 'It Takes Guts' offers readers a newfound appreciation for the intricacies of the human body, encouraging a sense of wonder about the natural processes that sustain us every day.