Kate Barnes

The human body does some amazing things It can heal itself, turn food into fuel, and even create new humans. How does it all work? Readers find out in this comprehensive look at life science Essential anatomy and biology topics are explored in detail, including the body's various systems--from the skeletal and cardiovascular systems to the nervous and reproductive systems--and the role organs play in keeping us alive. These facts are presented in a fresh way, with a focus on helpful diagrams of the human body. Illustrations and photographs are used to create a well-rounded reading experience.

Story-poems of rural Maine, of neighbors, of seasons, and of life lived slowly and fully.Kate Barnes wrote wise and moving verse as Robert Creeley said, “of a deep and heartfelt clarity.” She lived and wrote on a farm in Appleton, Maine and was the state’s first Poet Laureate. Her poems contain wisdom gently imparted as life lessons. You’ll feel a sense of connection from her work – a connection with the past, with the earth, with her friends, and with the human condition superbly defined.