McKinney Library Kid's Catalog

Healthy Habits is a collection of award winning songs covering nutrition, the food pyramid, anatomy, dental hygiene, and fire and personal safety.

"Simple text and photographs describe bones and human skeleton"--Provided by publisher.

Text and photographs provide a simple introduction to the human skeleton, describing the composition of bone, the names of individual bones, and the function of a skeleton.

"A non-fiction picture book about skulls, and all the things they are good for."--

Bones and muscles, which enable the body to move and carry out its everyday functions, are the focus of this program. Easy-to-understand anatomical animations depict different bones and joints found in the body. The three primary types of muscles – smooth, cardiac, and skeletal – are discussed, with special attention given to their roles within the body. Tips for protecting and muscles and bones are also offered. Additional terminology includes:...

"Tells the story of how the amusing calaveras--skeletons performing various everyday or festive activities--came to be. They are the creation of Mexican artist José Guadalupe (Lupe) Posada (1852-1913) ... [and] have become synonymous with Mexicos Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival. Juxtaposing his own art with that of Lupe's, author Duncan Tonatiuh brings to light the ... life and work of a man whose art is beloved by many but whose name...

This lesson explores the similarities and differences between animal and plant cells. Students will learn about the cell membrane, cytoplasm, and nucleus in both animal and plant cells. They will also explore the functions of chloroplasts and cell walls in plant cells and specialized animal cells. The lesson also details levels of organization, including the way animal and plant cells form tissues, tissues form organs, and organ systems form the complex...