This eye-catching, brightly
colored book resembles an
age-appropriate, two-dimensional
version of the renowned tour of preserved bodies that was displayed at major
museums nationwide - a real compliment for the author and illustrator who make
the often dull topic of body systems come alive. Children will easily relate to the photographs of other children in
common situations and activities. Some readers may look at the book just
for the photographs, while others will
be fascinated with the facts and figures presented about each body system. Particularly interesting to children will be the skeletal x-ray of a
child’s jaw, showing the permanent teeth coming in
right behind the baby teeth. With the skeletal, respiratory, circulatory,
muscular, and nervous-system diagrams that appear as highly realistic overlays on photographs of fully-clothed children involved in everyday activities that require those
systems, this book will be the first one
children gravitate toward when they are interested in the workings of the body or need information for
science and health reports. Also
featured are the functions of the five senses, the skin, and hair. A glossary, an index and a list of resources for further reading complete this book. This
should be a first pick for
libraries that serve children. It is appropriate for grades 3-7.
Anatomy --Lois McNicol
