Publisher's Synopsis
Part of a series which examines the workings of the human body. This book explains how the body reacts to changing conditions such as temperature and humidity, and how over a longer period of time the body adapts to its surroundings. Through the story of a child spending a day at the beach, the reader can learn how the body controls its temperature and how the skin protects the body from heat and water. Advice is given on taking care of skin and keeping out of the sun.
