The science of snot and phlegm : the slimy truth about breathing
Title
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The science of snot and phlegm : the slimy truth about breathing
Personal Author EPSB
:
Fiona, Macdonald
Summary
:
Breathe in, breathe out ... We all do it, every day and every night. Breathing is essential for life. It brings oxygen (a gas in the air) into our lungs. We need oxygen to keep our brains and bodies working properly. Without it--without breathing--we would die very quickly! This breathtaking guide to breathing explores the process of breathing and how disgusting substances like mucus and snot have unexpected uses.
Other Title
:
Snot and phlegm
Year Published
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2018
Physical Description
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32 pages : colour illustrations ; 25 cm.
Note
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Includes index.
Contents
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Introduction -- The breath of life -- Protect and survive -- Why do noses run? -- Sinuses, tonsils, and adenoids -- The cold virus -- What is hay fever? -- Too much! -- Why do we cough? -- What are bronchitis and pneumonia? -- Breathless -- No air way! -- Breathe easy! -- Glossary.
Subject
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Respiration.
Mucus.
Saliva.
Body fluids.
Added Author
:
Beach, Bryan,
Pavon, David,
Romanet, Caroline,
Summary
:
Breathe in, breathe out ... We all do it, every day and every night. Breathing is essential for life. It brings oxygen (a gas in the air) into our lungs. We need oxygen to keep our brains and bodies working properly. Without it--without breathing--we would die very quickly! This breathtaking guide to breathing explores the process of breathing and how disgusting substances like mucus and snot have unexpected uses.
ISBN
:
9780531232392
Publisher
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[New York] : Franklin Watts, An Imprint of Scholastic, Inc., ©2018.
| Library | Call Number | Type | Item Barcode | Status |
|---|
| Johnny Bright | 612.2 MAC | Book | 31455000219526 | Non-Fiction |