GIL, CONCHA / PASCUAL TRILLO, JOSÉ ANTONIO / CARRIÓN YAGÜE, FRANCISCO
CONTENTS:1.The human being, a multicellular organism 1. Our bodies are made up of cells 2. The nucleus 3. How do cells work? 4. Exploring tissues 5. Organs and organ systems 6. Biological organisation2.From food to nutrients 1. The purpose of nutrition 2. The respiratory system 3. The composition of food 4. The digestive system3.Our food, our diet 1. Our diet 2. Energy from food 3. Different diets 4. Labelling and preserving foodsMagazine: Digestion and breathing 4.Circulation and excretion 1. Excretion 2. Circulatory system 3. How blood circulates 4. The four systems involved in nutritionMagazine: Urinary and circulatory system health 5. Body coordination 1. Interaction and coordination 2. The nervous system 3. Organisation of the nervous system 4. The central nervous system (CNS) 5. The brain 6. The spinal cord 7. The peripheral nervous system 8. The endocrine system6.Receptors and effectors1. Skin and touch2. Eyes and vision3. Ears: balance and hearing4. Smell and taste5. The muscular system6. The skeletal system7.Reproduction1. Human reproduction2. From fertilisation to childbirthMagazine: Sex and sexuality8.Health and disease1. Health and disease2. Infectious diseases3. The immune system4. Non-infectious diseases5. Donations and transplants
A specific volume focused on People and Health contents which covers the main key concepts needed for Secondary Education.
Accompanied by images drawn from the real world and presented in context in order to motivate students and help them achieve meaningful learning. The text is supported by a wealth of illustrations and maps that encourage students to learn through observation. These images are carefully crafted and selected to enhance students' understanding of the content