Respiratory system
By: by Simon Rose
Series: How the human body works
Publisher: AV2 by Weigl
Published: 2015
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781489611789; 9781489611796; 9781489611802; 9781489611819
Copyright date: 2015
Subjects: Respiratory organs; Juvenile literature; Respiration
Description: "Did you know that the average surface area of an adult's lungs is about 750 square feet (70 square meters)? The average adult takes 12 to 20 breaths per minute at rest. Discover more fascinating facts in How the Human Body Works - The Respiratory System. This series guides readers through the fascinating inner workings of the human body. The human body contains several complex systems that work closely together to support life and allow the body to function properly. Each book explores the characteristics and interactions of these systems, their makeup, and their importance"--
Notes: "AV2 media enhanced books."

Includes index.
Table of contents: title: How does it work?; title: The nose and naval cavity; title: The mouth and pharynx; title: The larynx and trachea; title: The lungs; title: Keeping healthy; title: Studying the respiratory system; title: Working together; title: Careers.