The creative writing, art, and trivia activities in this discussion guide reinforce the science lessons on physical digestion and the human body in The Quest to Digest.

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Quest to Digest

By Mary K. Corcoran

Humorous text and illustrations follow an apple's journey through the human digestive system in Quest to Digest. Discover why mucus is so important to your body and how food particles are absorbed by the small intestine and turned into energy. Readers also learn why we burp, vomit, and pass gas.

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