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First Human Body Encyclopedia
by
Penny Smith
Young readers are introduced to the wonders of the human body in this reference that takes them inside to see how things fit and work together. This exciting book is packed with fascinating facts that make basic anatomy accessible and fun. Full color.
Hardcover, 128 pages
Published
February 21st 2005
by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
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My niece and I have read this book cover-to-cover, and she absolutely loves it! When we first got this book she'd bring it to me and then crawl up into my lap to read through with me. She brought it with her in the car when we'd go places, and she'd look through it in the back seat.
Her brother has also sat in my lap while we look at this book, and his "What's that?" questions show that the book can even engage his growing mind (for a short while). This book has made it cl...more
Her brother has also sat in my lap while we look at this book, and his "What's that?" questions show that the book can even engage his growing mind (for a short while). This book has made it cl...more
This is a great overall book on all aspects of the human body. The pictures and wealth of bits of information are presented in a nice way to hold a youngsters interest, where as many books on the body are too wordy, with not as many pictures. My 4.5 yo daughter is fascinated with the human body and we like this one best. It is her favorite book in the whole world right now, and I will admit I've learned a lot too. I must buy our own copy, as I know the library will want it back.
This book was full of gross things. It had pages that talked about bacteria and parasites. I thought it was going to be about bones and organs. I bought it for my four year old boy and Im not even going to give it to him.
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My children, particularly my 6 year old, love this book. It is probably a 2nd -4th grade level, as far as interest and vocabulary, but the pictures are wonderful and there is just enough detail, and description to keep children interested, but not overwhelmed. I particularly like the reproduction pages, as they are accurate without revealing much info. about the sex act, but refer mostly to the internal happenings within each sex, and with conception and growth of a baby. Very appropriate for...more
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