“Each body system is introduced as part of a story featuring interactions between two children, with some situations more plausible than others. Jasmine's explanation of her school science project in My Lungs and Jack's account of his doctor visit to fix his broken leg in My Bones seem more likely than two classmates discussion of muscle systems while they wait for a school nurse. Anatomical illustrations are clear, well labeled, and effectively placed, enhancing the narratives. Characters often appear stiff and unattractive, although there are humorous touches such as the blob people that Jack and Lissa mention when they wonder what humans would look like without bones. Each volume includes a final diagram of the entire featured system, plus statistics such as brain weight and spinal cord length. VERDICT Suitable additions for collections needing simple introductions to body systems. ”—Series Made Simple
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My Bones
A boy named Jack who has just broken his leg teaches his younger sister Lissa all the things he learned about bones while at the doctor's office getting his cast.
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My Brain
Ava teaches her younger brother Noah that the brain is like a computer, controlling the body through the spinal cord and the nerves.
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My Heart
After getting their heart rates up while on a bike ride, a boy named Rico teaches his younger sister Rosa about the heart.
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My Lungs
A girl named Jasmine teaches a younger student at her school everything she has learned about lungs and the respiratory system while researching them for her booth at her school’s Science Fair.
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My Muscles
A boy named Lucas has injured his calf muscle in PE class. Lucas and his classmate Mia discuss the body’s muscles.
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My Stomach
Tim insists on telling his sister Grace all about the digestive system while their father is sick with a stomachache.
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Inside My Body
How does my stomach digest? What does my skeleton really look like? Children are often curious about their bodies. The clever stories in this series highlight body functions such as movement and digestion, while accurate scientific illustrations of body systems give readers a greater understanding of what’s inside their bodies and how all the parts work together. A glossary and lists of further resources are included.
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