Without our intestines, our bodies would suffer from a serious lack of nutrition. And we'd be stuck with our waste. Yuck! But how do the intestines work? This engaging text, a welcome addition to any STEM library, introduces readers to the form and function of these essential organs and how they work together as part of the digestive system. Colorful photographs and labeled diagrams complement and support the accessible text, which includes key vocabulary that budding scientists need to know.