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Overview
A blend of humor, zany artwork and information on the human body, this book also includes interesting facts about animals for comparison and contrast. The result is a rare opportunity for children to acquire information and find solutions imaginatively. Full color. 32 pp. Ages 6-9. Pub: 4/98.Explains in comic book format how the body works and postulates what might happen if certain parts were missing.
Editorials
School Library Journal
PreS-Gr 3-Although it will never qualify as great literature, this goofy look at the human body might serve as an amusing browsing item. Double-page spreads look at the skeleton, muscles, blood, elbows, gums, and other body parts, and speculate what life would be like without them (teeth would fall out, you couldn't arm wrestle, etc.) In addition, facts about humans and other animals are included with related information on body parts. The writing is silly, and the full-color cartoon illustrations are suitably filled with bug-eyed fish, nerdy guys, and drooling babies. While this title does contain factual information, be advised that it is very much along the lines of a comic book.-Christine A. Moesch, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, NYBook Details
Published
June 1, 1998
Publisher
Larousse Kingfisher Chambers
Pages
32
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781840890167