Simon Rose Books
The digestive system
By Simon Rose
"Did you know that there are approximately 500 species of bacteria in the intestines? The surface area of the small intestine is 2,700 square feet (250 square meters). Discover more fascinating fac...
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The digestive system
By Simon Rose
"Did you know that there are approximately 500 species of bacteria in the intestines? The surface area of the small intestine is 2,700 square feet (250 square meters). Discover more fascinating fac...
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The muscular system
By Simon Rose
"Did you know that there are more than 600 named muscles in the human body? The muscular system makes up about 50 percent of the body's weight. Discover more fascinating facts in How the Human Body...
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The nervous system
By Simon Rose
"Did you know that about 20 percent of the body's energy is used by the brain? The average adult brain weighs 3 pounds (1.5 kilograms). Discover more fascinating facts in How the Human Body Works -...
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The nervous system
By Simon Rose
"Did you know that about 20 percent of the body's energy is used by the brain? The average adult brain weighs 3 pounds (1.5 kilograms). Discover more fascinating facts in How the Human Body Works -...
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The skeletal system
By Simon Rose
"Did you know that the largest bone in the human body is the femur? In adults, the skeleton makes up 15 percent of the body's weight. Discover more fascinating facts in How the Human Body Works - T...
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The skeletal system
By Simon Rose
"Did you know that the largest bone in the human body is the femur? In adults, the skeleton makes up 15 percent of the body's weight. Discover more fascinating facts in How the Human Body Works - T...
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The Mexican American War 1846 1848
By Simon Rose
Discusses the key players, battles, heroes, and resolution to the Mexican-American War which began as a dispute over Texas, California, and other parts of the Southwest.
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