| The Immune System Contributor(s): Stewart, Gregory J. (Author), Cooley, Denton A. (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 1604133724 ISBN-13: 9781604133721 Publisher: Chelsea House Publications OUR PRICE: $37.13 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: November 2009 Annotation: The immune system is crucial to the normal functioning of the human body. As the body's "military," it prevents invaders from entering and destroys those who slip past its defenses. The Immune System discusses the human body's fundamental defense system, from its component parts to what happens when the body's defenses are breached. Common and uncommon immune disorders are also discussed, as are potential new therapies to enhance or repair the immune system. Packed with full-color photographs and illustrations, this absorbing book provides students with sufficient background information through references, Web sites, and suggested reading for further study. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Anatomy & Physiology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | Reference - General |
| Dewey: 616.079 |
| LCCN: 2009013064 |
| Series: Human Body: How It Works |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6" W x 9" (0.80 lbs) 128 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The immune system is crucial to the normal functioning of the human body. As the body's 'military', it prevents invaders from entering and destroys those who slip past its defenses. This title discusses the human body's fundamental defense system, from its component parts to what happens when the body's defenses are breached. |