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The endocrine system, the reproductive system, human development. - Chicago : World Book, c2007. - 48 p. : col. ill ; 28 cm. - World Book's human body works . - World Book's human body works. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.

The life cycle -- The endocrine system -- Pituitary gland, hypothalamus, and pineal gland -- Thyroid and parathyroid glands -- Thymus gland -- Adrenal glands -- Ovaries and testicles -- Other endocrine glands -- Disorders of the endocrine system -- The reproductive system -- Female reproductive system -- The menstrual cycle -- Male reproductive system -- Disorders of the reproductive system -- A new life begins -- During pregnancy -- Birth and the newborn baby -- Heredity and genes -- Growth and change -- Puberty -- Adolescence.

"An introduction to the endocrine and reproductive systems of the human body, and human development in general--one of six volumes in a set titled WORLD BOOK'S HUMAN BODY WORKS. Includes illustrations, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.

ISBN: 0716644312 9780716644316

LCCN: 2006013600

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Endocrine glands--Juvenile literature.
Generative organs--Juvenile literature.
Human reproduction--Juvenile literature.

LC Class. No.: QP187 / .E553 2007

Dewey Class. No.: 612.4