The Kingfisher First Human Body Encyclopedia

by Richard Walker, Roy Palmer

This informative and activity-filled reference introduces younger children to human biology in a lively and accessible way. The book's thematic structure makes it easy for young readers to understand the various systems and organs that make up the body. Dozens of activities and experiments, including - Keeping a food diary (to analyze diet) - provide children with the opportunity to reinforce newly learned information. Full-color spreads address the questions that fascinate children, such as: What are we made of?, Why do we need to sleep?, and How do we breathe? A reference section at the back of the book includes a glossary, an index, and an 'Amazing facts' section. Special Features: Over 1,000 appealing, colorful photographs and illustrations. Clear and easy-to-understand definitions. Related activities and projects. Vocabulary carefully chosen for the 5-8 yr. reading level. Cross-references encourage further exploration.

Genres: Science

112 pages, Hardcover

First published July 2, 1999

Reviews

[Tanya Wadley · Rating 5 out of 5]

We are 1/3 through this book. My 5 and 7 year old LOVE it and want to read from it every day. I also have really enjoyed it, the pictures are great, especially those that are magnified. They want to read some of it every day. They have said they want to be a doctor and scientist when they grow up. They asked me if they can see a real brain. It is a fascinating, great book. It makes them have big dreams for themselves, and it make me wonder what great things could be in their future! : )

[Ursula · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for science. Appreciate direct nature of "facts of life."

[Tanya · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good overview of human body systems. I appreciate the straightforward, intelligent description of reproduction. The section on nutrition is outdated, and I'm sure several other sections contain outdated material, as well. Like many encyclopedias for kids, this one does not read smoothly. Each page has paragraphs of facts on a human body system, but there is no natural flow or narrative. This makes me less motivated to read it aloud to my kids, but we finally did finish the book!