Stories about Our Bodies

How do we digest food?

Take a bite of an apple — then follow it on an amazing journey right through your body.

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How do we move our body?

When you decide to wiggle your fingers, how does your body know exactly what to do?

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How do we see things?

Your eyes are like tiny cameras — and your brain does something very surprising with the picture.

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Why do we sleep?

Every night you close your eyes and drift off — but your body and brain are busy doing important work.

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Why do we sneeze?

Aaa-choo! That sudden burst is your nose firing off a clever way to blow away trouble.

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Why do we have bones?

Without bones you would flop like a jellyfish — meet the strong frame hiding inside you.

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Why does our heart beat?

That thump-thump in your chest is a busy little muscle doing a very big job.

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Why do we get hiccups?

Hic! That funny little jump in your chest comes from a sleepy muscle that gets a surprise.

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Why do we have hair?

Hair is not just for looking nice — it is a soft, clever helper that keeps you safe and warm.

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Why do our teeth fall out?

A wobbly tooth is not a problem — it is a sign that a bigger, stronger tooth is on its way!

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Why do we cry?

Tears do two amazing jobs — they keep your eyes clean and they help your big feelings come out.

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Why do we get goosebumps?

Tiny bumps pop up on your skin when you are cold or scared — and they come from a very old animal trick.

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Why do we breathe?

Every breath brings in a hidden gas that your whole body needs to keep going.

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Why do we get sick?

Tiny germs can sneak inside us — but your body has a clever army to fight them off.

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