Selected and reviewed by
the National Science Teachers Association
DK Guide to the Human Body. Richard
Walker. Illustrated with photographs. 64pp. Dynamic computer-enhanced,
three-dimensional illustrations reveal the inner world of the human
body. Multiple imaging techniques such as X-ray, MRI, and CT scans
present the reader with views of the human body from the microscopic to
the macroscopic level. Each image helps to explain the complex
functions of the body systems. Glossary, Websites, Index.
 THE BRAIN: OUR NERVOUS SYSTEM. Seymour Simon.
Illustrated with various photographs. Morrow Junior Books. 32pp. Stunning
photographs and well-written text take the reader on a tour of the
brain. This is an excellent introduction to the complex processes that
go on inside our heads. The electron microscope pictures of nerve
cells, axons, and the synapse region are outstanding.
BLOOD (Body Books series). Anna Sandeman.
Illustrated by Ian Thompson and various photographs. Copper
Beach/Millbrook. 32pp. For all "how" and "why" questions young minds
ask, this book will delight children, teachers, and parents. It offers
a look at the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to find out how the blood
keeps flowing and why it is essential to making the human body tick.
Glossary. Index.
THE HEART: OUR CIRCULATORY SYSTEM. Seymour
Simon. Illustrated with various photographs and drawings. Morrow. 32pp.
Numerous computer-colored micrographs taken by a scanning electron
microscope illustrate the large-print text describing the heart and its
functions. Small, labeled cross-section drawings provide further
explanation. Author's Note.
 Bones
: Our Skeletal System
Award winning author
Seymour Simon continues his fantastic journey through the human body
with this stunning new addition. In Bones, youngsters will
discover the amazing facts about the two hundred and six bones that
make up their skeletons, ranging from the smallest, most intricate
bones in their feet and hands to the largest, strongest bones in
their legs. Blending spectacular full-color photographs and clear,
concise text, BONES offers an intriguing look at human body.
YIKES! YOUR BODY, UP CLOSE!
Mike Janulewicz.
Illustrated with various photographs. Simon and Schuster. 32pp. A fascinating, close-up look at various parts
of the body shown through color photographs taken using an electron
microscope. The text asks the reader to guess the body part in the
picture. The large, interesting, and sometimes creepy pictures, as well
as the foldout flaps, will be enticing to readers of various ages.
 Human Body Revealed. Sue Davidson and Ben Morgan.
Illustrated with prints and photographs. DK Publishing. 38pp. ) Visual representations of the body are
nothing new. This volume is unique in the spectacular quality and
quantity of images displayed. The use of transparent templates allows
the reader to "peel away" layers, revealing the interactions among
bodily systems. Micrographs supplement the macroscopic descriptions to
yield added dimension. Index.
 The Head Bone’s Connected to the Neck Bone:
The Weird, Wacky, and Wonderful X-Ray.Carla Killough
McClafferty. Illustrated with photographs. Hardcover, 160
pages. Reading level, ages 9-12.
This perspective of the development, uses, and misuses
of the X-ray is both complete and interesting. Beginning with
Roentgen’s radiation experiments and concluding with high-tech
potential for the future,
this volume chronicles the history of X-rays. While reading like a
novel, it is filled with excellent reference material as well. Index,
Bibliography, Websites, Further Reading.
EVERYBODY HAS A BELLYBUTTON: YOUR LIFE BEFORE YOU
WERE BORN. Laurence Pringle. Illustrated by Clare Wood. Boyds
Mills. 32pp. This gentle, yet
informative text introduces the reader to human life within the womb.
Various stages of development are described, as well as the function of
the umbilical cord. Enhanced by stunning pencil drawings on pastel
backgrounds. Includes a note to parents. Further Reading List.
IT'S ALL IN YOUR BRAIN. Sylvia Funston and Jay
Ingram. Illustrated by Gary Clement. Grosset. 64pp. Senses,
emotions, memory, and thinking are the major categories featured in
this interactive tour through the brain. The activities in each
category are an excellent introduction to concepts not often discussed
in the classroom. Author's Note. Index. Jay Ingram served
as host of CBC Radio's Quirks and Quarks for 13 years,
and more recently for Cranial Pursuits.
LIVING WITH ASTHMA.
Margaret O. Hyde and Elizabeth H. Forsyth. Illustrated with
photographs and prints. Walker. 96pp. Questions are answered
and myths dispelled as children learn what asthma is and what life
is like for the six million people in the United States living with
this disease. Readers will gain insight and empathy. Glossary.
Index. Further Reading List. Address List.
See
How You Grow
(A Lift The Flap Body Book)
Written by Dr. Patricia Pearse,
Illustrated by Edwina Riddell
The growth of one little girl and her family
is followed as the text explains where we come from and how we grow. Nice
discussions about everything from loose teeth to scabs to the life cycle.
A wonderful book to explain these facts of life in a gentle and
tasteful way (avoids giving "too much information!").
Ages 4-8. 32 pages, hardcover.
 The
Care & Keeping of You:
The Body Book for Girls
This wonderful books answers all a girls
questions about self-care in a fun, honest, and friendly way.
It covers everything from hair and skin care to all the body changes
that come along with puberty. It explains what to
expect and how to make it all manageable. Most girls
love this book so much, they devour all 104 pages in just a few
days! Age 9-13+ From the makers of American Girl
Magazine.
Boys, Girls & Body Science:
A First Book About Facts of Life
by
Meg Hickling,
Kim LA Fave
A registered Nurse who has been
teaching reproductive education for over 25 years, Meg Hickling
presents this topic in a way that anticipates the feelings and
questions of kids as they are introduced to this sensitive topic.
Hicking encourages, "We are going to make this just like a science
lesson, we will learn to think like a scientist." A
great companion book for parent-child discussion. And a great
resource book for late tweens (and even early teens) who just want
to understand the facts without the embarrassment of extended
discussion. 32 pages. Reading level: ages 4-8+ |
