Slim Goodbody's Body Buddies

Join Gurgle, our Body Buddy stomach and learn all about what happens to food after it is swallowed. Readers will learn about their esophagus, stomach, liver, small and large intestine. They discover how important their teeth are in the process of digestion. There are sections on good nutrition, junk food, digestive problems, and amazing facts.

Join our brain Body Buddy Cognos and learn all about how the brain and nervous system get things done. Young readers will discover the location of the major parts of the brain and gain understanding of their various functions. The process that enables nerves to transmit signals to and from the brain is explained in detail. There are also sections on mental illness, scientific discoveries, and amazing facts.

Join our Body Buddy Ticker as he explores the workings of the heart and circulatory system. Children will learn how the amazing heart muscle works. They will discover how blood vessels transport life-giving oxygen to the cells and carry away carbon dioxide.