My Amazing Body

by Two-Can Editors

Overview

This book investigates how your body works, from the brain inside your skull to the tiny bones in your toes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781587282126
Publisher:	Cooper Square Publishing Llc
Publication date:	10/01/2000
Series:	Discovery Guides Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.11(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.14(d)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

	Your Amazing Body	4
	Skeleton	6
	Muscles	8
	Eating	10
	Breathing	12
	Blood	14
	Brain	16
	Hearing	18
	Seeing	20
	Smelling and Tasting	22
	Touching	24
	Skin	26
	Taking Care of Yourself	28
	Amazing Facts	30
	Glossary	31
	Index	32

Editorial Reviews

This colorful, well-designed guide introduces young readers to different aspects of the human body—from muscles and blood to skin and the five senses. The author skillfully addresses more than ten body-related topics and presents two-page spreads containing interesting facts, bright photographs, colorful illustrations and diagrams, and a "Quiz Corner" with three to four questions. Some pages also offer a "See for Yourself" section that invites readers to conduct their own experiments. In addition to an appealing presentation and lively text, this resource also contains cross-references, a list of amazing facts, a glossary and an index. Kids will enjoy learning about their bodies with this charming, reader-friendly book. 2001, Two-Can Publishing, $9.95 and $5.95. Ages 8 to 11. Reviewer: Debra Briatico

Children's Literature

Gr 2-4-These two books are filled with full-color photos, illustrations and diagrams, lots of white space, and a little bit of information. Subjects are briefly covered in double-page spreads that may include simple science experiments, boxes with related facts, and cross-references to other topics. Unfortunately, space is often used for unnecessary clutter, like the "Quiz Corners," where obvious questions are posed about the texts. Still, these are, for the most part, adequate introductions to the topics, with clear photos and colorful illustrations of powerful, fast vehicles (Traveling on Land) and smiling, healthy kids (My Amazing Body). The writing is clear and concise, and includes details about how roads are built, how muscles work, and such. Still, all of the material is readily available elsewhere.-Christine A. Moesch, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, NY Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

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