LibGuides: Human Body Systems: Digestive System

Reference Articles

Digestive System - World Book Student
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An overview of the digestive system from the World Book Student online encyclopedia.
Digestive System - Compton's by Britannica
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An overview of the digestive system from the Compton's by Brittanica online encyclopedia, available through ProQuest SIRS Discoverer. "Listen" audio feature and easy citation tools.

Books in the LMC

Under the Microscope: Digesting - How we fuel the body by Angela Royston
Call Number: 612 UND V.3
Publication Date: 1998
Volume 3 of The Human Body
Digestive System by Regina Avraham
Call Number: 612.3 AVR
Publication Date: 2000
Most of us think nothing about where food goes when we're done chewing it. This guide follows thc system's various links that help thc body absorb what we eat.
The Human Body by John Farndon
Call Number: 611 FAR
ISBN: 0739810138
Publication Date: 2001-05-01
This book discusses the body's nervous system, digestive system, cardiovascular system, and immune system.
The Illustrated Atlas of the Human Body by Weldon Owen
Call Number: REF 612 MCM
Publication Date: 2008
Human Body by David Jefferis
Call Number: 612 JEF
Publication Date: 2003
The Human Body: An Overview by Mary Kittredge
Call Number: 612 KIT
Publication Date: 2000
-- Provides a wealth of knowledge about the human body, its systems and conditions -- Important information for young people -- Complements school curriculum -- Ideal for research or class use -- Written in accessible, easily understood language Take a look at how each part works to make a whole.

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Interrelationship of Body Systems - Chapter 6: The Digestive and Excretory Systems
2 minutes, 3 seconds
Grades 5-8
2001
Body systems interact to make the human body the most complex machine ever built. With all the amazing, intricate facets of the body, how do all of the systems work all together? Students will learn about how the digestive and excretory systems work with other body systems to allow humans to successfully perform daily activities. Vivid graphics and images illustrate the interrelationship of the body systems. Part of the Schlessinger Science Library in Action Collection.
Totally Gross Anatomy: The Stomach - National Geographic
14 minutes, 24 seconds
Grades 3 to 6
1999
In an informative & amusing way, this program looks at what keeps the stomach from digesting itself and the stomach's role in supplying the body with energy with a focus on how the biology applies to kids' daily lives. A fast-paced, song driven music video kicks off the show, followed by an anatomy lesson, experiments, Body Vision and 'Did You Ever?' segments. Features animation, live footage, X-rays, and demonstrations to introduce students to the human stomach.
Real World Science: Digestive and Excretory Systems - Mazzarella Media
15 minutes, 19 seconds
Grades 2 to 6
2007
Featuring peer hosts, colorful graphics, animated sequences and detailed diagrams, this educational, live-action program uses real-world examples to teach children all about the digestive and excretory systems, including the parts of each system and how the two systems work together.

Websites and Online Interactives

Digestive System Interactive Anatomy Explorer from InnerBody.com
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Explore the human body like never before! With hundreds of interactive anatomy pictures and descriptions of thousands of objects in the body, InnerBody.com will help you discover what you want to know about human anatomy, right here at your fingertips.
Scholastic StudyJams! - The Digestive System
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This interactive website from Scholastic StudyJams! includes informative slides set to a catchy beat as well as vocabulary and a quiz.
ScienceBob.com - The Digestive System