Keeping Healthy: Why Do I Run?
Angela Royston(Author)
Words & Pictures (Publisher)
Book
Paperback/Softback
24 pages
978-1-78493-688-4 (ISBN)
Description
Why is exercise important? How do your muscles work? Why do you need oxygen? How can you improve your ball skills and cool down after a long game? Find the answers to these questions and much, much more in this picture-packed introduction to the human body. A hands-on first introduction to biology and health, Why do I run? explores the importance of keeping active, with fun experiments and activities.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 5 to 8 years
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 210 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78493-688-4 (9781784936884)
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Persons
ANGELA ROYSTON has written lots of science books for children, including several series on the human body, health, animals, ecology and space. She grew up in Scotland and now lives in London. Angela enjoys travelling, walking, reading and spending time with her family.
Kristina Routh is a medical doctor and writer, with over 20 years' experience providing medical oversight on a range of projects. She gained a degree in Medicine from the University in Bristol and has worked in the NHS, and as a senior lecturer at the University of Birmingham.
Kristina Routh is a medical doctor and writer, with over 20 years' experience providing medical oversight on a range of projects. She gained a degree in Medicine from the University in Bristol and has worked in the NHS, and as a senior lecturer at the University of Birmingham.
Content
What is exercise? 4
Strong muscles 6
Breathing 8
Stamina 10
Strong bones 12
Joints 14
Warming up 16
Playing ball 18
Cooling down 20
Glossary 22
Index 23
Next steps 24
Strong muscles 6
Breathing 8
Stamina 10
Strong bones 12
Joints 14
Warming up 16
Playing ball 18
Cooling down 20
Glossary 22
Index 23
Next steps 24