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OW! You know how much an earache can hurt. But did you know that it's the start of a battle? The pain is a signal that your body is working to fight off the germs that are attacking the cells in your ear. These infected cells send out an alarm that calls your body to action. Blood vessels open wide to bring extra food and oxygen to the area. Specialized white blood cells arrive on the scene to kill the invaders. It is a major battle, one that your body has an excellent chance of winning all on its own.Get a close look at this body battle with comic illustrations and ground-breaking photomicrographs. The photomicrographs magnify the actual cellular processes tens of thousands of times, offering you a front-row seat for all the action.

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Vicki Cobb is the author of more than 85 highly entertaining nonfiction books for children, including the Body Battles series. Ever since 1972, Cobb's lighthearted approach to hands-on science has become her trademark for getting kids involved in experiences that create real learning. Currently, she is becoming increasingly popular as a speaker to children and adults as educators search out sources for materials and activities that promote learning. Andrew N. Harris is the illustrator of eight children's books including: 20 Hungry Piggies: A Number Book (2007) and Tally Cat Keeps Track (2010) by Trudy Harris, and the Body Battles (2009) series by Vicki Cobb. In addition to a B.F.A. in illustrating from Art Center College of Design, Andrew has an Associate's Degree from Brigham Young University Idaho. Andrew lives in Rigby, Idaho, with his wife and three children.

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