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SCIENCE - THE HUMAN BODY
First Science Experiments “The Amazing Human Body” (Shar Levine) $4 HBDJ EC (Ex lib) Why is my hair straight when my friend's is curly, does my tummy growl when I am hungry, do things start to look all fuzzy when they get close to my eyes? Nothing fascinates kids more than their own bodies and how they work. The youngest budding scientists can find out some of the head-to-toe basics through these extremely simple activities. Using tea bags, children can test their sense of smell--and find out why they stop noticing even the most delicious aromas after a little while. With a pillow and a helpful adult, they'll discover why they become dizzy when they spin. Who knew learning could be such fun? 6-10 YO http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61SDH0JWWHL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
DK e.explore “Human Body” (Richard Walker – Google) $5 PB VGC (Ex lib) Whether you want to follow your blood on its journey as it pumps around the body or see what happens to the food you eat, this book reveals why the human body is more complex than any machine ever invented. Read about every aspect of the human body from how your cells are made to how your skeleton fits together and then go online with Google to discover more. All the internet sites are safe and appropriate and have been specially selected, to give you all the latest and most exciting information. Perfect for projects or just for fun! Part of DK and Google’s exciting family reference partnership, e.explore guides look at core topics from many angles, using facts, 3-D models, data boxes, charts, and more, bringing together the best of the Web with DK’s outstanding reference books. 10+ http://www1.alibris-static.com/isbn/9780756622930.gif
1000 Things You Should Know About “Human Body” (John Farndon) $4 PB GC (Ex lib) This book is packed with stunning colour photographs and diagrams. Together with a detailed and expertly written text, it provides an accurate, comprehensive account of the topic of the human body. The main text is supported by a series of fact files which provide information at a glance covering: cells, tissues and body systems; breathing; heart, blood and circulation; food and digestion; skeleton, joints and muscles; brain and nervous system; senses; hormones; and reproduction. 10+ http://cc.pbsstatic.com/l/64/6264/9781842366264.jpg
DK Inside Guides “Human Body” (Dr. Frances Williams) $6 HB VGC The complex anatomy, physiology, organs, and systems of the human body come to life in fully annotated, three-dimensional, cross-section models, accompanied by close-up full-colour photography and an informative text. Systems covered include the skeletal, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, and reproductive systems, as well as the sense organs. 10+ http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/70/d8/6abdc0a398a00ef6ab6c2210.L._AA300_.jpg
DK The Amazing Pull-Out Pop-Up Body in a Book (Caroline Bingham) $7 HB EC Releasing a 3-D life-size pop-up body when opened, this book enables children to discover what a person is like under the skin. Including explanations of basic body systems, this book also has pop-up parts and pull-out flaps to explore further inside the body. Each section is packed with facts, information, and experiments that explain the functions and workings of the body. 6-11 YO http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61C9448QAFL._SS500_.jpg
Make It Work! “Body: A Hands-On Approach to Science” (Andrew Haslam) $5 HB EC Introduces basic facts about the human body with instructions for related experiments and projects. This book leads readers through projects in which models or art representations of human-body parts are made, e.g., a cardboard skull and a gigantic styrofoam tongue with colored thumbtack taste buds. 7-11 YO http://bks9.books.google.com/books?id=jhjSjwEACAAJ&printsec=frontcover&img=1&zoom=1
Eyewitness Visual Dictionary of the Human Body (Bryn Walls) $5 HB GC Come explore the Human Body from the inside out! This visual dictionary looks at the inner workings of human anatomy including cells, organs, the skeleton, the brain, and much more. Open these pages and find: over 200 outstanding original photographs and graphic illustrations, exploded views and cutaway photographs that reveal even the tiniest parts of human anatomy, a fascinating new kind of dictionary that can be used by the entire family, concise text and carefully researched definitions that are user-friendly for people of all ages, and instant access to a 3,000-word specialist vocabulary. 10+ http://ec2.images-amazon.com/images/I/51M%2B%2B6kofkL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
My First Body Book: Head to Toes (Zita Newcome – Walker Books) $3 PB EC Small children are fascinated by the human body – by the different parts and what they can do. This book looks at bodies in all their many shapes, colours and sizes, outside and in – from eyes and noses, to hands and feet, to brains and bones. 2-5 YO http://www.walker.co.uk/walkerdam/getimage.aspx?id=9781406322255-1&size=webuse
DK My First Body Book (Lara Tankel Holtz) $6 HB VGC A great book with a series of transparencies that show the skeletal, circulatory, digestive, and muscular systems, which allows readers to "look right inside a body and see where each part belongs." Double-page spreads then show each of the major systems and senses. Each topic is introduced by a paragraph that explains the functions of the system, followed by three or four subtopics that offer related information. Full-colour photographs of children complement the drawings, diagrams, and photos of body parts. Even the back endpaper gives kids a reason to linger: it's filled with humorous cartoon drawings that beg a little extra attention. 5-9 YO http://www.bdsliveplus.net/xmla/imagegrabber.asp?ISBN=0751353302&SIZE=l&DBM=kerrycounty
The Human Body: A Three-Dimensional Study (Jonathan Miller) $5 HB EC The human body comes to life in this amazing three-dimensional book. Pull-tabs, lift-flaps and dynamic three-dimensional illustrations help readers learn all about how the human body functions, from the skeletal and muscular structures to the brain, heart and blood systems. 7-13 YO http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51zOeZpGvJL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
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DK Lift-The-Flap Book “Inside The Body” (Giuliano Fornari) $6 HB EC, $4 HB GC This oversized volume clearly and effectively presents human anatomy. Readers lift flaps on different parts of the body to see what organs or muscles lie underneath. Every nook and cranny of the body is packed with individual parts. Each part has a job to do, both alone and with the parts around it. It is difficult to imagine what all these parts look like and how they work together. This book treats the body as more than the sum of its parts. Within its pages are flaps which can be lifted to uncover a different layer of the body interior. Explanatory text tells readers more about what they have uncovered. The artworks on the flaps peel away one-by-one like a window to the layer beneath, enabling readers to visualize the body interior as it really appears. Highly recommended! 8+ http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51HK7M5HRML._SL500_AA300_.jpg
The Usborne Internet Linked Complete Book Of The Human Body (Anna Claybourne) $5 HB VGC (Ex lib) A fact-packed, beautifully illustrated, all-around introduction to the human body and how it works. Engaging, friendly text and clear, simple explanations. Experiments and activities show how to take your own pulse, test your reaction time and fool your brain with optical illusions. Amazing facts and records, including the worlds tallest man, the oldest person ever and the longest fingernails on record. Recommended, regularly reviewed websites and downloadable pictures can be accessed via links at www.usborne-quicklinks.com. 10+ http://cc.pbsstatic.com/l/85/6285/9780794506285.jpg
Reader’s Digest Pathfinders “The Human Body” (Laurie Beckleman) $6 HB VGC, $5 PB EC Prepare yourself for a journey through the human body like no other. Kids can discover what we now know about our amazing bodies -- and what we might learn in the future. Or they can follow their own interests! If they want to know how the brain works, they can jump straight to "The Sensing Brain" and move through the book from there. They'll also meet the heroes of human biology and learn about their new tools and treatments. Each of these features is found on every spread: VISUAL SECTION OPENER stimulates curiosity. INSIDE STORY puts a human face on important scientific discoveries. HANDS ON describes fun projects and activities. WORD BUILDERS explores the fascinating history of words and phrases. THAT'S AMAZING! highlights extraordinary facts and figures. PATHFINDER provides cross-references to other spreads. Recommended! 11+ http://covers.openlibrary.org/b/id/1929701-L.jpg
Kingfisher “The Human Body” (Angela Royston) $2 PB EC 100 superbly intriguing questions and answers about the workings of the human body. Illustrated with detailed colour drawings and diagrams by Mike Saunders. Simple text and clear layout for younger students. 8-12 YO http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51rMBcnzo0L._SL500_AA300_.jpg
The Incredible Journey Through The Human Body (Nicholas Harris) $6 HB EC, $4 HB GC This vibrantly illustrated book takes children on an amazing and unforgettable journey through the human body. On their way, readers will learn all about the body's systems, from circulation to digestion to the nervous system and beyond. A cut-out feature on each page offers a sneak peek into the next stop on the journey. Like all the Incredible Journey books, this book is as engaging as it is educational. 10+ http://www.qbd.com.au/products/l/3723/9781865033723.jpg
Learn About “The Body” (Steve Parker) $3 PB VGC Nineteen informative sections on different parts of the body and their functions, 250 illustrations, photographs and anatomical sketches, 10 do-it-themselves projects, and frequent fact boxes make this a great resource. 7-11 YO http://bks7.books.google.com.au/books?id=_rtY70HFL4cC&printsec=frontcover&img=1&zoom=1
The Anatomy Colouring Book (Wynn Kapit) $5 PB VGC (About 20 of 161 pages partially coloured – very neat) For over 23 years, this has been the leading human anatomy colouring book, offering concisely written text and precise, extraordinary hand-drawn figures. Organized according to body systems, each of the 170 plates featured in this book includes an ingenious colour-key system anatomical terminology is linked to detail illustration of the structures of the body. 12+ Used In APOLOGIA CURRICULUM Advanced Biology. http://www0.alibris-static.com/isbn/9780064550161.gif
Looking Into “My Body” (Nigel Nelson) $4 HB GC This first introduction to the human body features simple, scientifically correct illustrations on specially designed see-through windows that reveal the amazing systems of our human body. Lively full-colour art and easy-to-read text clearly explain the body basics to young readers. The fun projects and intriguing facts throughout will educate and excite young minds. 6-10 YO http://covers.openlibrary.org/w/id/829361-L.jpg
The Usborne Book of Body Facts (Anita Ganeri) $2 PB EC A colorful picture book filled with fascinating facts and amazing records and data about human biology. Colourful illustrations and cartoons. 9+ http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/516DPYC0RHL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
Cells Are Us (Dr Fran Balkwill) $3 PB EC This is a book about the various types of cells that make up the human body. By using lively and expressive language, and by portraying the different cells with colorful and imaginative drawings, the author and artist teach the reader how an individual person is created from just one cell. Share the mysteries of the world of cells with your youngster with these delightfully illustrated paperbacks. 7-10 YO http://www.connecticutvalleybiological.com/images/pub1579.jpg
How My Body Works “The Living Cell” (Orbis Play & Learn Collection) $2 HB EC Great books for younger children giving a lively introduction to the human body and its systems through colourful artwork and cartoon characters. Text well formatted and simple in structure. 6-10 YO http://www.partworks.co.uk/contents/media/hmbw.jpg
The Facts of Life Pop-Up Book (Jonathan Miller) $6 HB EC (Ex lib) Reveals in three-dimensional, movable illustrations the miraculous story of life from conception to birth. Any age. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NGwJInhfuos/TduJLB5J9iI/AAAAAAAAAPc/tKQbtHeVNYM/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-05-24+at+10.43.31.png
The Miracle Of Birth: A Fascinating See-Through View Of How A Baby Develops (Jenny Bryan) $5 HB EC This exciting 'see-through' book reveals how a baby grows and develops in its mother's womb as each page is turned. Lively, informative text, detailed illustrations, and fascinating facts combine to create a unique, inside look at one of nature's most amazing wonders. 9+ http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71WfWrHp8FL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
Making Life: How We Reproduce and Grow (Richard Walker) $3 HB VGC (Ex lib) Microphotography and colourful illustrations are used to show what is happening inside the human body. Learn about human reproduction, genetics and heredity, and human growth and development. A very useful book. 11+ http://bibdsl.co.uk/imagegallery2/bds/199824/9780749630737.JPG
Your Body “Babies” (Anna Sandeman) $4 PB EC (Ex lib) This book looks at the subject of babies from conception to toddlers stage. It describes the changes that take place as the baby grows and develops, both during the stages of pregnancy and after the birth. Simple, clear text and lots of interesting photos and diagrams. 6-9 YO http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51dhYpZ91BL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
Everything A Growing Child Should Know (John F. Knight) $4 HB VGC, $2 HB FC (A little damage to spine at top edge) Follow Sarah and Matthew on their tour of the Sunnyvale Farm in the New England ranges of NSW. Uncle Mike explains where all the baby animals have come from, and Mum and Dad explain how babies are made. Lovely illustrations and a sensitive, Christian text. 6-10 YO http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B001873VAA/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=283155&s=books
Usborne Facts of Life “Growing Up” (Susan Meredith) $3 PB EC Are your pre-teens confused by the changes their bodies are undergoing? Are your teenagers experiencing emotional turbulence? Help them understand why these changes are occurring with this book. Reassuring and straightforward, it explores the physical and emotional transformations that mark adolescence. WINNER OF THE TIMES EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT’S INFORMATION BOOK AWARD 10+ http://covers.openlibrary.org/b/id/4973711-L.jpg
Kingfisher Knowledge “Genes & DNA” (Richard Walker) $5 HB EC (Ex lib) Explore the engrossing world of ever-advancing 21st-century science, from the basics of genes and their function as the code for life through variation in families and heredity, to the wide-ranging applications of DNA technology that are so relevant today: forensics, DNA and history, gene therapy, cloning and genetic engineering. This book sensitively approaches many of the ethical issues and questions that surround DNA technology. 12+ http://i43.tower.com/images/mm100604396/genes-dna-richard-walker-paperback-cover-art.jpg
DNA is Here to Stay (Dr Fran Balkwill) $3 PB EC The authors have a unique way of combining lively graphics, based on real scientific observations, with a clear, simple text. DNA Is Here To Stay explores the secret of life itself—the secret of DNA. The book is designed to teach young readers about the master plan that directs the growth of a single cell into a complete human being. 7-10 YO http://www.connecticutvalleybiological.com/images/pub1581.jpg
Amazing Schemes Within Your Genes (Fran Balkwill) $3 PB VGC Share the mysteries of the world of cells with your youngster with this delightfully illustrated book. Every human being is unique. You are made up of 23 chromosomes from your mother and 23 chromosomes from your father, and those 46 chromosomes contain a unique mixture of genes. That same mixture is in the millions of cells that make up your body. But although about 99.5% of your genes are the same as everybody else's, some parts vary: hair colour, shape of ears, colour of skin. And some people inherit genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis. How does that happen? Read this book to discover some amazing facts about your genes. WINNER OF THE SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 1991 10+ http://www.connecticutvalleybiological.com/images/pub1578.jpg
Kaleidoscope “Digestion” (Beth Ferguson) $4 HB EC (Ex lib) Explains how your digestive system breaks down foods in the body and releases their nutrients to provide energy to your body. Contents include: You are what you eat — Down the hatch — Mix it up — Small, but important — The final stop — Excuse me! — When something goes wrong — A healthy digestive system. Clear, easy text with full page illustrations. 7-10 YO http://cdn4.fishpond.co.nz/9780761415916-crop-325x325.jpg
Our Body “Digestive System” (Cheryl Jakab) $4 HB VGC (Ex lib) Exceptional diagrams about the digestive system get to the core of the body's machinery and show how everything fits together, making a complex subject both fascinating and fun. A clear, approachable book with a final chapter promoting a healthy lifestyle and educating readers on first aid and avoiding possible problems associated with the system. Health tips appear throughout, and an activity is included. This book is interactive in tone and provides plenty of sidebar material, along with colour photographs, drawings, charts, and diagrams, and a fascinating "under the microscope" look at parts of the body. 9+ http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51GKFW7S38L._SL500_AA300_.jpg
Our Bodies “Digestion” (Steve Parker) $4 HB EC (Ex lib) This book explains how the human body takes in food and breaks it down, absorbs the useful parts from it and then gets rid of the waste. It looks at digestive problems and considers what constitutes a healthy diet, showing how properly balanced nutrition can benefit all the systems of the body. The clear and lively text explains these systems in fascinating and intricate detail. It also highlights the workings of the human body contrasted with the bodies of animals. There are case studies and features on health and medicine. Amazing colour photographs combine with original colour artwork to show the different body parts in detail. Weblinks, with useful website addresses which link to sites with more information about a particular topic, are an added feature throughout the book. 9+ http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51N5Y4QZKSL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
Sam’s Science “I Know Where My Food Goes” (Jacqui Maynard) $2 HB FC (Ex lib, reading wear) These picture books introduce scientific concepts in story format. The texts are both informational and entertaining as a little boy named Sam converses with his mother about what happens to his food. Children should relate to the non-technical way the mother explains things and especially to Sam's remarks, such as "Cool," "Yuck," and "We have burping contests at school." The bright and appealing cartoons are done in colored pencils and watercolours. The uncluttered diagrams should be helpful in explaining the concepts. 5-9 YO http://www.walker.co.uk/walkerdam/getimage.aspx?id=9780744572339-1&size=webuse
Usborne Science for Beginners “Understanding Your Brain” (Rebecca Treays) $5 PB EC What is your brain made of? What is a thought? How do you remember? What happens when you dream? A great book lifting the lid on what goes on inside the human head to answer these and other mind-boggling questions. Find out about the pulses of electricity which flash through your brain at high speeds, uncover the trickery of optical illusions, look into the secret world of your unconscious and unravel the mysteries of hypnosis. The quizzes and tests which appear throughout the book allow readers to study the workings of their own brains, while some rather bizarre anecdotes bring the subject to life. 10+ http://isbn.abebooks.com/mz/47/74/0746020147.jpg
Usborne Flip-Flaps “How Do Your Senses Work?” (Judy Tatchell) $3 PB VGC What are your senses? How do they all function together at the same time? This book, with the help of fantastic fold-out flaps, explains how your body works with your brain to "make sense" of the world around you. Easy-to-follow and understand text and bold, colourful illustrations for young children. 5-9 YO http://bookfishing.com.sg/bookImages/15661.jpg
You Can’t See Your Bones with Binoculars: A Guide to your 206 Bones (Harriet Ziefert) $4 HBDJ VGC (Ex lib) You really can't see your bones with binoculars...but you can see them with X-rays! Actual X-rays of real bones overlay the quirky illustrations and an engaging, interactive text take kids through the skeletal system, inviting them to find and feel their own bones. Clear explanations, colourful illustrations and humorous analogies make for a fresh look at a familiar topic, sure to have young readers learning one minute and laughing the next. From head to toe (or from cranium to phalanges), Harriet Ziefert and Amanda Haley are sure to teach you a thing or two about anatomy...and tickle your funny bone to boot! 4-8 YO http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51R62FShYVL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg
Build Your Own Human Skeleton Model (Pat Doyle) $4 PB EC Hours of fun for children of all ages. Simply cut out the pieces, and assemble them (as instructed) into a full-size human skeleton. Any age. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51hl1%2BNvLEL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
Rattle Your Bones: Skeleton Drawing Fun (David Clemesha) $2 PB VGC Drawing silly skeletons is really fun. This book shows the easy, bare bones way to make pictures of skeletons. 6-11 YO http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51qf2YqvOKL._SS500_.jpg
Body Battles (Rita Golden Gelman) $2 PB VGC Rhyming text and humorous illustrations introduce young readers to the harmful substances that can invade the body, and the defensive weapons that can combat them. The "Body Bulletin Board" at the end of the book offers guidelines to staying healthy.6-9 YO http://covers.openlibrary.org/b/id/6620587-L.jpg
Puzzle Body: Beware Invading Bugs! (Stephen Stanley) $3 PB GC Another a-maze-ing puzzle book by Stephen Stanley, author of the enormously popular Puzzle Planets, is crammed full of characters to find, questions to answer and puzzles to solve. Follow Trasher, Sarge, Beefy, Slime Rider, Wart Queen and 45 other bugs as they make their way through different section of the body and hunt for beaten or mutated bugs. 6-10 YO http://www.qbd.com.au/products/l/1784/9781863881784.jpg
(Last update January, 2012)
