The body makes hormones to control many different functions, such as growth and sleep. This title explores the different glands that make hormones and the variety of functions they control. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. From breathing to digesting food and fighting disease, the human body has a lot of important jobs! This series investigates eight important body systems and how they help the body work. Kids Core is the must-have line of nonfiction books for supporting the Common Core State Standards for grades 2-5. Kids Core Features: A wide variety of high-interest topics, Well-researched, clearly written informational text, Primary sources with accompanying questions, Multiple prompts and activities for writing, reading, and critical thinking, Charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps Book jacket.