Learn about the Body

Children's Literature - Marilyn Courtot

Packed with fascinating facts and colorful illustrations, diagrams, and photographs, this informative volume uses exciting hands-on projects and experiments to introduce readers to different aspects of the human body. From skin and eyes to nerves and bones, this well-written book takes a close up look at different components of the human body and describes how these parts and systems work together to create living, breathing, and moving human beings. Each activity includes a list of materials, step-by-step instructions, photos, and extension ideas. This collection of activities invites readers to measure their body parts, create optical illusions, play memory games, test their taste buds, check their reflexes, and much more. The author also includes a glossary, bibliographical references, and an index. Young scientists will enjoy this introductory look at the human body from head to toe. Part of the "Young Scientist Concepts and Projects" series.

Children's Literature - Sue Preslar

The Body takes an up-to-date look at all of the concerns young children might have about their bodies. There are topics like "Measuring Your Body" and "Breathing and Blowing." The book also briefly and sensitively addresses "Birth and Babies." Using colorful photos of actual children to illustrate the various subjects, author Steve Parker makes an informative book into a real page-turner.