01640cam a2200301 4500 2418478234 TxAuBib 20250630120000.0 081218s2009||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9780778744184 reinforced lib. bdg. : alk. paper 0778744183 reinforced lib. bdg. : alk. paper 9780778744320 pbk. : alk. paper 0778744329 pbk. : alk. paper (OCoLC)289070813 TxAuBib Burstein, John. The exciting endocrine system : how do my glands work? / John Burstein. New York : Crabtree Pub., 2009. 32 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. Slim Goodbody's body buddies Includes index. Meet the body buddies -- Little giants -- Hormone factory -- Sleepy time -- Grand gland -- Powerful pituitary -- Beautiful bow tie -- Germ buster -- Amazing adrenals -- Powerful pancreas -- Endocrine system -- Too much or too little -- Fabulous phrases -- Amazing facts about your endocrine system. Squirt may be a tiny gland, but young readers will learn just how important he is. This title explains the powerful effects of the pineal, pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands. The roles of the hypothalamus and pancreas will also be explored along with the function of hormones. There are sections on glandular problems, scientific discoveries, and amazing facts. 20250630. Endocrine glands. Endocrinology. Slim Goodbody's body buddies.