Science Readers: Digestion and Using Food

Digestion and Using Food is an expository text that describes the digestive systems of humans and animals, photosynthesis, and organ structure and function. An activity invites students to explore how the stomach breaks down food. 

The book is divided into sections with some subsections.  Sentences vary in length and structure.  Labeled photographs and diagrams support and extend the text. Fact boxes add interest. Italics are used to introduce new words. A table of contents, glossary and index are provided.

Glossary words are bold faced throughout the text.

This title is from the Science Readers: Content and Literacy in Science series from Teacher Created Materials. Build literacy skills and science content knowledge with high-interest, appropriately levelled information texts.