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Estivation is just like hibernation - only it happens in summer instead of winter. Why do some animals settle into cool, snug spots and sink into a summertime sleep? Because it's too hot for their bodies to function, or their food is in short supply. Some estivating animals sleep in groups; others rest alone. Some go on a long journey before they slumber; others hunker down right at home. From the pixie frog to the spotted turtle to the desert hedgehog,...
3) Power up
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"An exploration of the relationship between the human body and all the energy that it takes to make it go"--
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"In this updated revision of his acclaimed book, Bursting with Energy, Dr. Frank Shallenberger makes a clear connection between the amount of energy you have and the amount of aging you do, pointing out that, in medical terms, aging refers to a loss of function, not chronology. A thirty-year old with no loss of function is identical to a twenty-year-old, he says. And the same is true for fully functional people in their sixties--they are the same...
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Torch body fat and build muscle anywhere. Using your body as your barbell, you'll save money, time, and the hassle of going to a gym. This book, from the king of metabolic training, B.J. Gaddour, shows you how to master 8 critical fitness moves--the Bodyweight 8--and use them to achieve the strength, power, endurance, and mobility of an elite athlete.
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Millions of people are calorie-conscious. They measure the number of estimated calories contained in their meals primarily because they wish to lose weight or avoid gaining it. But many of these people miss the big picture, the fact that regular exercise is as important as caloric discipline. This book explains the ins and outs of calories for young children. It describes the sources of calories, daily calorie needs, the meaning of "empty" calories,...
9) Hyperactive
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Twelve-year-old Joey Caram's metabolism has gone haywire! Joey soon discovers that he's capable of running 100 mph, can clean his room in 4-seconds, and do all of his chores before a commercial finishes on TV. His parents and doctors are baffled. But, Mr. Itchez of Burnz and Itchez Pharmaceutical Corporation believes he can market Joey's new found gift - and he's willing to go to any lengths to acquire Joey's DNA!
10) El agua potable
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Learn about the importance of drinking water, why your body needs water and ways to enjoy water.
12) Full of energy
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An interactive approach introducing the concept of energy as found in food, sun, wind, water, and other sources and as used for nutrition, warmth, and motion.
13) Getting energy
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"Discusses the different ways the body produces energy"--Provided by publisher.
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The topics of digestion is always discussed after that Thanksgiving meal, Fourth of July barbecue, or birthday meal with belly rubs and sighs of fullness. But this program will explain what the actual process is and why it happens! Topics covered: digestion, metabolism, metabolic syndrome, sugar overload and processed foods, calories and nutrients, hunger, and appetite.
16) Water
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Discusses water in its various forms, its importance in the natural world and in our health, and the water cycle.
17) Energy in action
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"Going to school and learning takes energy. Playing a sport or an instrument requires energy, too. Talking with friends, brushing your teeth, putting on your pajamas, all take energy! But what is energy? And how do we use it?"--
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