Adventures of the Lungs - Gary Boller

Adventures of the Lungs - Dr Numbere K. Numbere

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£9.99
  • Pages · 32 pages
  • Publication Date · 13/08/2026
  • Genre · Interest age: from c 8 years
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In Adventures of the Lungs discover what the lungs do, their role in talking, eating, singing and what the respiratory system is anyway. Each book in this series focuses on a certain part of the human body, using the body part as an approachable cartoon character in a series of relatable everyday situations. This blending of simple scientific explanation with cartoon artwork makes the science highly accessible. Comic strips are interspersed with explanation spreads to consolidate the learning, too. Perfect for readers age 8+ or anyone wanting their first book about the lungs! Books in the series:Adventures of the LungsAdventures of the HeartAdventures of the GutAdventures of the SkeletonDon't miss the incredible Adventures of the Brain series, and discover how the brain thinks, feels and works with the rest of the body.

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