"Cuts and bruises are often a daily occurrence for many people, so it's a good thing our bodies know how to heal them. Readers learn the fascinating science behind how our skin keeps us safe, and how cuts and bruises heal. Clear photographs and illustrations, as well as a helpful graphic organizer, help readers understand scientific vocabulary and concepts"--Provided by the publisher.

Includes glossary.

Ouch! - Safe inside your skin - It's in my blood! - Caring for cuts - What's a bruise? - Black and blue! - Caring for bruises.