Why We Need Proteins (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780778716891)

Protein is essential to all life. Our organs, bones, muscles, skin, and hair either contain or are made of proteins. This engaging title explains how our bodies break down large protein molecules into the amino acids that our bodies need to maintain our muscles, bones, blood, and body organs. Readers will also discover the differences between structural and functional proteins and complete and incomplete proteins.

Author: Angela Royston
ISBN-10: 0778716899
ISBN-13: 9780778716891
Publisher: Crabtree Classics
Language: English
Published: 02/15/2011
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.10w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.5
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 144083 / Why We Need Proteins