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SCIENCE - THE NATURAL WORLD
THE SOLAR SYSTEM & ASTRONOMY
The Usborne Book Of Space Facts (Struan Reid) $3 PB VGC This book contains hundreds of fascinating facts about space. It provides an exciting introduction to the subject, helping you to understand our Universe in which space and time are measured in thousands of millions of miles and years. You can find out about the different planets that make up our Solar System, about asteroids, comets and meteors and about the life of stars. 8-12 YO http://books.rediff.com/bookshop/bkproductdisplay.jsp?prrfnbr=80753492&pvrfnbr=80766552&multiple=false&frompg=
Collins Keys “Earth And Space” (John Stringer) $3 HB EC Lovely, colourful book for the younger student with clear, simple text, attractively laid out. Introduces the sun, the moon, and the planets, stars, and the constellations in which they appear, and discusses space exploration and the possibility of life on other planets. Provides information on outer space, the solar system and its planets, and the structure and geography of the Earth, and recommends related Web sites. 6-9 YO http://www.amazon.co.jp/Earth-and-Space-Collins-Keys/dp/0001965425
Discovering Mars: The Amazing Story Of The Red Planet (Melvin Berger) $5 PB EC Easy to read book of true facts and the history of Mars. Includes wonderful colour photos, illustrations, drawings, graphs, and diagrams. 9+ http://www.amazon.com/Discovering-Mars-Amazing-Story-Planet/dp/0590452215
Usborne Young Scientist Book Of Planets & Stars (Christopher Maynard) $3 PB VGC a beginner's guide to the universe we live in. Its clear text and detailed pictures take the reader on a journey through the familiar sights of the night sky and on to the frontiers of the unknown. Typical great Usborne format! 9+ http://www.alibris.com/search/books/qwork/7358173/used/Young%20Scientist%20Stars%20&%20Planets (Cover different, older version)
Usborne Hotshots “Stars And Planets” (Lisa Miles) $2 PB EC This introduction to stars and planets contains maps of the night sky from the northern and southern hemisphere, as well as information on seasonal changes, and when to look out for the particular planets and stars of our solar system. 9+ http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Stars-and-Planets/Lisa-Miles/e/9780746027950
Cosmic Journeys: A Beginner’s Guide To Space And Time Travel (Sarah Angliss) $3 HB VGC (Ex lib) Stimulates the imagination while remaining grounded in reality as any good scientific investigation should do. Explores such questions as: Are long space voyages to other solar systems likely? What about time travel? What are black holes and wormholes and can they be useful in space travel? Do parallel universes and other dimensions exist? "Reality Check" charts appear frequently to give some idea of the probability of the theories presented. They are divided into four categories: "Feasible Technology," "Science Is Sound," "Affordable," and "How Soon?" with likelihood indicated by symbols of green or red lights. 12+ http://www.amazon.co.jp/Cosmic-Journeys-Beginners-Travel-Future/dp/0761306358
Exploring The Solar System: A Pop-Up Science Book $5 HB VGC Introduces the workings of the sun, moon, earth, and other planets of our solar system. Interesting informative text with colourful illustrations enhanced with four pop-ups, also pull-tabs, lift-flaps and turn-wheels. 9+ http://www.popupbooks.net/BookE/E4.html
The Picture World Of Planets (N.S. Barrett) $3 HB EC Crams information on planets into a 32-page easy-reading format. The type is medium-large, set in newspaper-like columns for easier reading, and the book contains glossary and index. 7-10 YO
Kingdom Of The Sun: A Book Of The Planets (Jacqueline Mitton) $5 PB EC (Ex lib) Children take a wondrous tour of our solar system in this stunning new book that, comparing its features to those of the Roman god or goddess for whom it was named. Christina Balit’s glorious illustrations, sparkling with gold-foil accents, bring the mythology to life and draw children into the wonders of our planetary kingdom. This intriguing and highly informative book presents the most up-to-date, scientific details about the planets in an artful way that will stir the minds and imaginations of young readers. Any age. http://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Sun-Book-About-Planets/dp/079227220X
Adventures In The Solar System: Planetron And Me (Geoffrey T. Williams) $3 HB VGC Will's mom and dad promise him a surprise for getting good grades in school. When his dad brings home a toy transformer robot named Planetron, Will is pleased, but not very excited. Until he discovers Planetron really transforms, from a toy into a huge, faster-than-light spaceship. And when Planetron asks Will if he wants to travel to the sun and the planets, the real adventure begins. Follow Will and Planetron as they escape dust storms on Mars, dodge hurtling asteroids, dive into Jupiter's great red spot, and ride a comet back to Earth. Great pictures in a fact-filled fiction story. 8-11 YO http://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Solar-System-Planetron-Me/dp/0843115521
Usborne “The Young Astronomer” (Sheila Snowden) $4 PB EC Discusses how to observe the sky and provides information on the stars, planets, moon, sun, comets, and meteors. 10+ http://www.amazon.com/Young-Astronomer-Guides-Usborne-Paperback/dp/0860206513
The Story Of Astronomy (Carole Stott) $3 PB EC What did ancient people think about the universe? What are stars and galaxies? How did we get to the moon, and where might spacecraft travel in the future? 9+ http://www.alibris.com/search/books/qwork/6360836/used/The%20Story%20of%20Astronomy
DK The Young Astronomer (Harry Ford) $6 HB VGC (Ex lib) Great introduction for budding stargazers, with experiments kids can do with everyday materials and tips on how to get started observing the wonders of the planets, stars and moon. This handsome volume is well-suited to a novice explorer of the stars and planets. Intelligently divided into manageable learning-bites, the young reader is introduced to astronomy's pioneers - Ptolemy, Copernicus, Galileo; told what to look for and where in the night sky, and even clearer instructions for making a telescope at home. 9+ http://www.amazon.com/Young-Astronomer-Enthusiast/dp/0789420619
ANIMALS
Look! The Ultimate Spot-The-Difference Book (April Wilson) $7 HB EC Exotic flora and fauna spring to life in this breath-takingly beautiful and unusual book. A wax plant flowers, a python wraps around its prey, a chameleon changes color--all within exotic scenes whose venues range from tropical rain forest to northern tundra to deepest ocean. Reminiscent of Graeme Base's meticulous depictions of animals and animal characters, they demand--and repay--an intensity of viewing akin to that required by Base's The Eleventh Hour. Wilson's paintings are highly realistic, lush in color and composition, and painstaking in detail. At first glance the pictures on facing pages seem identical. But sharp readers will spot differences when they take a closer look. Some differences are easy to spot; others will be a challenge. The differences in each picture are indicated at the end of the book, where the appended nature notes contain a wealth of information about the natural world. Ages 6-12. http://www.collectorsbookmarket.com/auction/APViewItem.asp?ID=10450
Weird And Wonderful Guides “Scary And Sneaky” (Barbara Taylor) $4 PB EC (Ex lib) Brings you the amazing creatures and features of the natural world as you've never seen them before. Spectacular photographs and dynamic text will make you wonder that nature can be so weird! Featuring the amazing variety of ways in which animals and plants attack their prey, defend themselves and terrify us! Poisons, stings and terrible teeth. Creatures of the night who patrol the darkness in search of a meal. Crafty tricks and brilliant disguises that fool enemies and trap unsuspecting prey. 4-9 YO http://www.amazon.com/Scary-Sneaky-Barbara-Taylor/dp/0872266605
DK Animal Watch: Protecting Our Planet (Roger Few) $6 HBDJ EC (Ex lib) Offers insight into habitats at risk, the endangering of species through hunting and trade, and current efforts to fight extinction. Packs information and sharp colour photos onto the page in happily crowded formats. Frequent chapters detailing a day in the life of professionals, as well as hands-on activities and suggestions for taking positive action, increase the books' value. Useful for sparking ideas for further research. 8+ http://www.amazon.com/Animal-Watch-Roger-Few/dp/0789477661
Endangered Animals Of Australia’s Wetlands And Grasslands (Greg Pyers) $2 HB EC (Ex lib) This book looks at some endangered animals of the wetlands and grasslands, including the Baw Baw frog and the Mary River cod, and discusses issues like introduced species. The simply written series contains a wealth of carefully researched information. Each book includes a definition of extinct, endangered and vulnerable animals, as well as a description of ecosystems, including the changes and threats they face and the steps taken to redress the problems. Great photos. 8-11 YO
Ladybird Discovery “Quest For New Animals” (David Alderton) $3 HB EC Part of a series, this book looks at animals which were thought to be extinct, but which have been rediscovered from the depths of the sea, to the heart of the rainforest. Included is a fold-out illustrating animals which have been brought back from the brink. 8+ http://www.amazon.co.uk/Quest-Animals-Discovery-David-Alderton/dp/072141821X
Stopwatch Books “Chicken And Egg” (Christine Back) $3 PB EC This book of a nature study series explains each stage of a chicken's life with large colour photographs to supplement the text. The topic is explained in simple language with bold headings for very young readers and more detailed information for slightly older readers. Follows the development of a chick embryo from the fertilization and laying of the egg to the time the chick hatches. 4-9 YO http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?qwork=1047305&matches=16&author=Back%2C+Christine&browse=1&cm_sp=works*listing*title
Farmyard Stories “The Sheep” (Angela Royston) $3 HB EC Traces the lives of sheep in simple story form, relating both daily and seasonal activities of the animals from mating behaviours and birth through adulthood. Information about how sheep are sheared is given, as well as other uses of sheep by humans. A simple glossary and two pages of facts about physical characteristics, behaviour, and the different breeds of the animals are included. Lovely illustrations, recommended! 5-9 YO
Questions And Answers About “Animal Camouflage” (Anita Ganeri) $3 PB EC One of the titles in the "Animal Questions and Answers" series, which is a series of information books for children. This book looks at the topic of camouflage, the disguise that animals use to avoid being seen or to make them appear something they're not, such as something nasty to eat. Lovely book for the younger reader. 5-10 YO
Nature Company Discoveries “Under The Sea” (Dr. Frank H. Talbot) $6 PB EC This eye-catching title feature attractively designed double-page spreads and one four-page foldout. Contains sections on mysteries and legends of the sea and looks at life forms in different water environments, undersea exploration, humankind's use of resources from the sea, pollution, and conservation. Colorful and appealing. 9+ http://www.amazon.com/Under-Nature-Company-Discoveries-Libraries/dp/0783547609
The Usborne Book Of Ocean Facts (Anita Ganeri) $3 PB EC This book contains hundreds of amazing facts about the oceans. In it you can discover many of the oceans' secrets, such as how the oceans formed, what the sea floor looks like, what causes tides and what life is like on a coral reef. The book introduces a wide variety of ocean animals and plants, from the huge but harmless whale shark to tiny pea crabs and sea fleas. You can follow the voyages of early sea explorers and read about their fears of sea monsters and ghost ships. Maps and lists give summaries of the record-breakers of the underwater world. 9+ http://search.barnesandnoble.com/The-Ocean-Facts/Anita-Ganeri/e/9780746006214
Usborne The Great Undersea Search (Ian Jackson) $6 PB EC From giant octopuses and great white sharks, to deep sea divers and treasure troves, there are around 100 things to spot on every double page of this book. 6-12 YO http://search.barnesandnoble.com/The-Great-Undersea-Search/Kate-Needham/e/9780794512286/?itm=3
My World “Deer” (Christine Butterworth) $1HB EC Lots of great photos with easy to understand text. Suit 5-10 YO. A good resource book for facts on deer. Shows life cycle, food, mating, birth, habits, deer and humans. Includes moose, elk, and caribou. Simple text and larger print with lovely photos. 6-10 YO.
Nature Club “Night Creatures” (Joyce Pope) $2 PB EC Describes the appearance and behaviour of such nocturnal animals as the owl, bat, and moth. 7-10 YO http://www.paperbackswap.com/book/details/9780816727834-Night+Creatures+Nature+Club
Usborne Starting Point Science “How Do Animals Talk?” (Susan Mayes) $2 PB EC Each book in this series provides an introduction to an aspect of the natural or scientific world, here animal communication, with lots of information to help answer children's questions about the world around them. They contain safe and easy experiments to help clarify explanations. Great pictures and format. 6-10 YO http://www.amazon.co.uk/Animals-Talk-Usborne-Pocket-Science/dp/0746047401 (Different cover)
The Animal Kingdom “Hunting And Stalking” (Malcolm Penny) $2 HB EC A colourful book looking at the ways different animals from around the world hunt and stalk their prey. 8-11 YO
My First Picture Book “Tasmanian Devils” (Steve Parrish) $3 PB VGC The perfect introduction to Australian wildlife for 3-6 year olds, with easy to read, informative text. Large pictures illustrate how the animals live; caption text expands on the pictorial information. http://themapshop.com.au/site/index.cfm?module=STORETIGER&bit=products&product_id=168327&cart_id=A719F7B4-FE56-8EAC-6C16431FC024021F
Birds Of The World (Victoria Crenson) $3 HB VGC Full colour illustrations & exciting facts about birds from around the world. 9+
Kingfisher Explorer Books “Animal Journeys” (Theodore Rowland-Entwistle) $2 PB VGC (Name on inside) Describes the reasons for the regular migrations of such animals as seals, caribou, lemmings, birds, and insects. Wonderful illustrations and clear, simple text. 7-10 YO
A First Look At “Animals With Backbones” and “Animals Without Backbones” (Millicent E. Selsam) $1 PB GC There are more than a million different kinds of animals in the world. Only 50,000 of these have backbones, and are called vertebrates. The rest are animals without backbones, called invertebrates. This book gives an overall view of these animals and shows the young reader how to distinguish between the major groups. It was awarded Outstanding Science Book for Children. 6-9 YO http://www.alibris.co.uk/search/books/qwork/7891752/used/A%20First%20Look%20at%20Animals%20with%20Backbones%20and%20a%20First%20Look%20at%20Animals%20Without%20Backbones (Older version)Look Closer “Pond Life” (Barbara Taylor) $4 HB EC ($16.95 new) These stunning photographic information books picture nature in extraordinary close-up and with an intimacy unrivalled by other wildlife books. Each title features magnificently detailed, larger-than-life photographs on each spread. Will enthrall any child who has ever wondered how a butterfly wing looks to another butterfly or how a spider sees its own web. Text and annotations give a real sense of where each plant or creature lives, how it eats, breeds, survives, and adapts to its particular habitat. Colour artworks show the scale of the animal or plant; a glossary defines the meanings of unfamiliar words. 7-11 YO http://www.amazon.com/Pond-Life-Closer-Barbara-Taylor/dp/0789429705
PLANTS
Usborne Conservation Guides “Protecting Trees And Forests” (Felicity Brooks) $3 PB EC Bursting with full-colour illustrations and brimming with useful facts, this reader-friendly nature book teaches students the crucial environmental role of trees and forests and the importance of preserving them. 7-10 YO http://www.amazon.co.uk/Protecting-Trees-Forests-Conservation-Guides/dp/other-editions/074600656X
Discovering Trees (Keith Brandt) $2 PB VGC Discusses the growth of trees from seeds, the parts of trees, and the difference between deciduous and evergreen trees in a simple way for young children. Lovely illustrations. 5-9 YO http://www.alibris.co.uk/search/books/qwork/1746754/used/Discovering%20Trees
Acorn Magic (Maggie Stern) $4 HBDJ EC On one summer afternoon, young Simon travels up a nearby mountain with his next-door neighbour to camp overnight and do some bird watching. In his eagerness to collect acorns, the boy reacts too slowly to see the birds that Mrs. Potter spots with her binoculars, and he feels even more let down when a thunderstorm arrives at bedtime. However, when he sees a moose standing at the edge of the lake at daybreak, Simon finally knows his own special moment. Later on, at home, he plants a special acorn-a gift from Mrs. Potter-in his garden so he can watch its slow, magical growth into a tree. The older woman offers the boy small lessons in nature along with some simple but profound insights into life. Heavily applied acrylics in shades of green, orange, and blue create impressionist-style paintings that range in size from smaller vignettes to full double-page spreads. This quiet, reassuring story of intergenerational friendship can be used to introduce young children to the beauty and mysteries of nature. 5-10 YO http://www.amazon.com/Acorn-Magic-Maggie-Stern/dp/0688156991
The Seventh Good Reason (Cecily Matthews) $4 PB VGC Emma has the task of finding seven good reasons to plant trees. She enlists the help of her recently bereaved grandfather who seems to have lost interest in life. Emma still can find only six good reasons but as she and her grandfather plant trees on the farm and care for them Emma discovers the seventh good reason. Lovely picture book. 5-9 YO http://www.cecilymatthews.com/books.htm
Usborne First Nature “Flowers” (Rosamund Kidman Cox) $3 PB VGC Explains the purpose and parts of flowers, how they make seeds, and how their colour, freshness, and scent give pleasure to both people and animals. 6-9 YO http://www.alibris.com/search/books/qwork/2371001/used/Flowers (Cover different)
Plants That Never Ever Bloom (Ruth Heller) $3 PB VGC The natural world is illuminated with the same flair and fun Ruth Heller brings to language. In Plants that Never Ever Bloom, rich, colourful illustrations and informative, rhyming verse unlock a world where mushrooms glow at night and seaweed grows to be gigantic--without a flower in sight! A feast for the eyes. 5-10 YO http://www.amazon.com/Plants-Never-Bloom-World-Nature/dp/0698115589
Investigate Plant Growth (Honey Andersen) $3 PB EC Investigate seeds, grow different plants and find out how to care for plants. Gorgeous illustrations, very child-friendly! 6-10 YO
First Nature Books “The Potato” (Gunilla Ingves) $3 HB EC Why do potatoes have eyes? How do worms help potatoes to grow? Which animals like to eat potatoes? Find out in this story of one year in the life of a potato. Simple text, lively illustrations. 5-9 YO
THE WEATHER
Great Earth Science Projects “Hands On Projects About Weather And Climate” (Krista West) $6 HB BRAND NEW Gorgeous book offering eight projects to teach about the weather, including the wind, clouds, and rain. Clear, large text with explanatory photos, glossary, index and link to websites. 6-10 YO http://www.walmart.com/catalog/detail.gsp?image=http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/09/78/08/23/95/0978082395845_500X500.jpg&product_id=1846167&iIndex=1&isVariant=false&corpCard=false&type=0
First Science “Weather Watch” (Julian Rowe) $1 HB FC (Overall in great shape, but inner binding damaged. Taped and sound) Bold eye-catching photographs and hands-on activities make this book "child-friendly" -- inviting to look at, interesting topics, and fun activities. Activities will help in enhancing skills like observing, inferring, predicting, classifying, drawing conclusions, and experimenting, and while each activity uses easily-obtained materials. Much of the text is interactive as well, asking the reader questions. "Think About" pages in the book encourage young scientists to explore further. Each book includes an index. 6-10 YO http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?qwork=7148784&matches=8&author=Rowe%2C+Julian&browse=1&cm_sp=works*listing*title
On The Same Day In March: A Tour Of The World’s Weather (Marilyn Singer) $3 PB FC (Inner binding has been repaired – sound) Embark on a meteorological trip around the globe, pointing out the drastically different weather conditions that can occur in various places, all on the same day. Visit 17 locales ranging from the Arctic to the Texas Panhandle, Northern Kenya and all the way down to Antarctica, readers trek across both hemispheres, checking out snow, ice, fog, clouds, sun and heat. Singer's poetic language makes the voyage a particularly intriguing one, describing African rains that "leave the gift of a river," Patagonian clouds, "white puffs" that "vanish wet and cold/ in [a boy's] fat warm hands" and, in Barbados, sunlight that "dazzles on the sand." Lessac's folk-art paintings are like stylized picture-postcards, featuring jaunty groupings of brightly clad people and distinctive backgrounds, ranging from bustling cityscapes to wide-open countryside. No matter the time of year, youngsters will be eager to take this informative tour. 4-9 YO http://www.amazon.com/Same-Day-March-Worlds-Weather/dp/0064435288
Start Talking “The Seasons” (Ian Smith) $4 PB BRAND NEW Original artwork and vivid photographs will delight children and parents alike. A non-fiction book providing descriptions of the natural world and real-life situations to prepare readers for first-time experiences and encourage discussion in the classroom and at home. Large, bold text with simple facts. 3-7 YO http://learnandplay.com.hk/QED/Start_talking.htm
Storms: Facts, Stories, Games (Jenny Wood) $3 PB EC An original and exciting mixture of fun and fact. Full of stunning photographs and illustrations, this book provides clear and accessible information about storms, plus a story, activities and a quiz! Lovely book for 7-10 YO. http://www.webidz.com/Volcanoes-Facts-Stories-Activities-Childrens-Book,name,1462309,auction_id,auction_details (Same series and format)
ROCKS & MINERALS
Ladybird Explorers Plus “Rocks And Minerals” (Dougal Dixon) $6 HB EC Young readers uncover the world beneath their feet! They discover mountains and volcanoes, ancient fossils, spectacular gems, and even rocks from space that have fallen to Earth. Special see-through acetate pages, wheels, tabs, flaps, and windows make this interactive book truly exciting! 8-12 YO http://www.alibris.com/search/books/qwork/5788585/used/Rocks%20&%20minerals
Science Close-Up “Minerals” (Robert A. Bell) $3 PB EC Describes the nature and properties of minerals and examines some common examples. Lovely pictures and simple text. 6-9 YO http://cgi.ebay.com/A-GOLDEN-BOOK-SCIENCE-CLOSE-UP-MINERALS_W0QQitemZ270192658044QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=m20.l1116
Usborne Understanding And Collecting Rocks & Fossils (Martyn Bramwell) $3 PB VGC (Cover crease) An illustrated introduction to the subject of rocks and fossils. Contains practical ideas for things to make and do. 9+http://www.amazon.com/Rocks-Fossils-Guides-Usborne-Paperback/dp/0746019750 (Cover different - older edition)
OUR MARVELLOUS BODY
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://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/Growing-Up-REV-Susan-Meredith/9780746031421-item.html (Cover different)
Usborne Body Books “You And Your Fitness & Health” (Kate Fraser) $3 PB VGC Shows how keeping fit can be fun. Whether you want to build up your body or just feel at your physical best, you can find out what exercise does for you and how you should go about it. Suggests ways of devising a personal fitness plan and keeping track of your progress. 10+ http://www.amazon.com/Your-Fitness-Health-Usborne-Books/dp/0746000049/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1210288340&sr=1-4 (Cover different)
Body Works “Keeping Fit” (Paul Bennett) $2 HB VGC (Ex lib) Discusses how we should take care of our bodies, how to stay healthy, and what to do when we are sick. Lots of great photos and appealing format for 5-8 YO. http://www.amazon.com/Keeping-Fit-Bodyworks-Paul-Bennett/dp/0382397819
Body Works “Eating” (Paul Bennett) $2 HB EC (Ex lib) Discusses healthy eating, including why we need to eat, how to keep a balanced diet, facts about vitamins and minerals, how the digestive system works, and what to do when you eat too much. Lots of great photos and appealing format for 5-8 YO. http://www.amazon.ca/Healthy-Eating-Paul-Bennett/dp/0382397800
All About The Five Senses: A Science Puzzle Book (Beth Goodman) $2 PB EC How do you hear music? What part of you tongue tastes lollies? What part of your eye helps you see in the dark? This book is filled with fun facts about the five senses; but more importantly, lots of experiments, puzzles and activities. 5-9 YO http://cgi.ebay.com/3-Books-about-FIVE-SENSES-+-FEELINGS-+-Braille-bonus_W0QQitemZ280224168272QQcmdZViewItem?IMSfp=TL0805051952a15169
Healthy Living “Healthy Eating” (Wayne Jackman) $2 HB EC (Ex lib) This book describes how diet affects our bodies, but focuses on the importance of eating healthily. It tells the reader what food substances are necessary for a balanced diet, as well as giving advice on good and bad eating habits. Topical tips on how to store and prepare food properly are also contained. The book makes the point that eating healthily is not boring, but advises against too much sugary or fatty food. The chapter on being a vegetarian suggests that vegetarian food can be just as tasty as non-vegetarian food. Easy to understand information on food allergies and illnesses is provided. Finally, the book deals with anorexia and obesity - and the help that is available to people with eating disorders - in a sensitive way. Lots of great photos with easy to understand text. Suit 5-8YO.
Open Wide: Tooth School Inside (Laurie Keller) $5 HBDJ EC (Ex lib) Traces one school day in a classroom of teeth. Fortunately, when Dr. Flossman takes the roll, all 32 teeth are present to take the pledge: "And to the gums on which we stand, strong and healthy, with toothbrushes and toothpaste for all." This book is packed with lots of cool information about teeth, toothbrushes, and everything in between. You might say that this book is the whole tooth, and nothing but the tooth! With colour illustrations throughout. http://www.alibris.com/search/books/qwork/4863223/used/Open%20Wide:%20Tooth%20School%20Inside
How My Body Works “The Muscles” (Orbis Play & Learn Collection) $1 HB EC Read about the fascinating muscle system that keeps your body moving. Without them your body would not be able to stand up, or to walk, to laugh or to swallow. Also learn how to look after your muscles, what to eat to keep them healthy and how exercise helps to keep them fit. Great illustrations complete with cartoon characters and easy-to-understand text. 7-11 YO
Breakthroughs In Science “The Human Body” (Carol J. Amato) $5 HBDJ EC Tells the fascinating stories behind some of the most important and ingenious discoveries that have been made in the field of medicine. Both fun and educational with great illustrations and clear, open format. 10+
Body Battles (Rita Golden Gelman) $4 PB EC 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://www.amazon.com/Body-Battles-Rita-Golden-Gelman/dp/0590449737
Uncover “Human Body: A Three-Dimensional Look Inside The Human Body” (Luann Colombo) $6 HB EC Combines the best elements of a book and model to help readers truly "uncover" the mysteries of what makes things work. A fascinating three-dimensional presentation allows in-depth, hands-on exploration of the subject at hand. This unique "model" is easily built, deconstructed and re-built layer by layer, system by system just by turning a page, until an understanding of the body systems is achieved. The complexities of the human body can be daunting, particularly for children. This book-model combination takes some of the mystery out of how the body works. It covers all the major systems and processes. Children get to look at each system on a different page, then by closing the book, combine them into a whole. Any age http://www.alibris.com/search/books/qwork/7600188/used/Uncover%20the%20Human%20Body
My First Book Of The Human Body (John H.R. Brook) $4 HB EC See inside the human body with this exciting book with acetate overlays, detailed drawings of each body system and informative text. Children of 6-11 years will have fun learning about the human body and how it functions.
Puzzle Body: Beware Invading Bugs!
(Stephen Stanley) $4 PB GC (Cover slightly curled on two edges) 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
A Doctor Toby Book “Kim Has Eczema” (Andrew Pattison) $3 HB EC Kim doesn't want to have swimming lessons at school because of her eczema. She finds the red patches embarrassing. Her mum takes her to see Dr Toby, who explains all about eczema in simple terms. He gives Kim a prescription for a strong ointment (presumably a steroid cream) to use for a few weeks, to be followed by a milder one. She also is to use bath oil. Soon the eczema is better, and Kim is proud to show Dr Toby her new bathing costume. 4-9 YO
Your Senses “Smell” (Wayne Jackman) $2 HB EC (Ex lib) A first human biology book which covers the sense of smell and introduces the young reader to the science of how we perceive and feel things. Each short piece of text is clearly written and accompanied by commissioned photographs showing children from the reader's own age-group. There are experiments and projects to demonstrate smell and to help the reader to relate the information in the book to his or her own body. Also included are examples to show smell is so important. The advantages and disadvantages for people who have lost their sense of smell are discussed. Lots of great photos with easy to understand text. Suit 5-8 YO.
Sight (Mandy Suhr) $3 PB EC Presents a humorous look at how animals and humans use their eyes to view the world around them. This work looks at the concept of light and colour and how the eyes and brain interpret the sights around us. The illustrations and examples refer to a child's likely everyday experiences. Lovely little picture book with colourful drawings and simple-to-understand text for 5-8 YO. http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?qwork=6078942&matches=8&author=Suhr%2C+Mandy&browse=1&cm_sp=works*listing*title
First Starts The Body “Moving” (Anita Ganeri) $2 HB EC (Ex lib) Basic information paired with colourful photographs and diagrams give students an overview of the workings of the body. A single paragraph introduces each topic, highlighting the tasks performed by each system. This is followed by a series of double-page spreads, each concentrating on a single body part or function. Encompasses the skeleton, joints, vertebrae, muscles, hands and arms, legs and feet and making faces. Lots of great photos with easy to understand text. Suit 6-9 YO.
