The Body Book: Easy-to-Make Hands-on Models That Teach [Paperback]

Donald M. Silver (Author), Patricia J. Wynne (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0545048737 | ISBN-13: 978-0545048736

Easy-to-make manipulatives help students understand the inner workings of the human body. Reproducible patterns and easy step-by-step instructions help students construct bone and stomach books, a spinal column out of cardboard and string, paper models of the major organs and systems of the human body, and more! Includes background information, facts about drugs, nicotine, and alcohol, plus an updated resource list. For use with Grades 3-6.

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About the Author

Donald M. Silver and Patricia J. Wynne are the co-authors of several successful Scholastic Teaching Resources books, including Adorable Wearables That Teach About the Human Body, Easy Make & Learn Projects: The Human Body, Lift & Look Science Mini-Books and Manipulatives, and more. Donald and Patricia both live in New York City.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources (Theory an (July 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0545048737
• ISBN-13: 978-0545048736
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #51,397 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Patricia J. Wynne's art has appeared in galleries, magazines, newspapers and more than 100 books for both children and adults. She has been publishing since she was eight years old, when her story about an old arrowhead found in her backyard appeared in an airline newspaper. She did her graduate work in printmaking at the University of Iowa, and attended the Iowa Writers Workshop at the same time. After teaching art and art history at the University of Windsor and Wayne State University, initiating a gallery career and working as the staff artist for the Museum of Zoology at the University of Michigan, Wynne moved to New York City and began freelancing. Her first book--an ABC board book edited by Ole Risom--was published by Random House. Other books quickly followed, including a Library of Knowledge series with Random House and Star Wars books illustrated in close collaboration with George Lucas. Wynne has published with more than 20 houses--including McGraw Hill and Simon and Schuster--creating books on everything from science to fables. Her editorial art has appeared in publications such as the New York Times, Food and Wine, Cricket and Scientific American and her illustrations and expertise are consistently sought by researchers at the American Museum of Natural History, most recently for Dark Banquet: The Curious Lives of Blood Feeding Creatures. Her books have won many awards, including honors from Parenting Magazine, the John Burroughs Association, the National Science Teachers Association and in 2008 Wynne received a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor. Wynne's research has taken her all over the world and to such settings as artificial heart labs and the heart of the rainforest. Wynne continues to work as a freelance artist, telling stories about what she loves: the natural world, discovery of all kinds and the faraway realms of the mind's eye.

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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars This book is so much fun!, November 2, 1999

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This review is from: The Body Book (Grades 3-6) (Paperback)

My four daughters and I have had so much fun making these models. I've recommended it to several friends and they've also loved it. The Body Book makes basic anatomy more understandable for those who are hands-on learners. The text also includes information about each part of the body studied. All of the student pages are reproducible. I copied ours onto ordinary 24 lb. copy paper which worked okay. But I would recommend using cardstock for at least the skeleton portion of the model if you want it to hold up long term.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for homeschoolers!, February 1, 2000

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Melody Griffin (Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Body Book (Grades 3-6) (Paperback)

If you have been frustrated using a text book to teach your children anatomy, you've got to try this book! It gets the kids involved instead of just reading big words out of a book. I have 13,12, and 8 year old boys, and they all enjoy the making of the models. I highly recommend this book.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Models of the body, March 20, 2010

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Best teacher resource by BT "Betsy" (Aguadilla, Puerto Rico) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Body Book: Easy-to-Make Hands-on Models That Teach (Paperback)

Excellent models about the human body. If you are a science teacher like me trying to find low cost proyects that amaze your students. And teach them at the same time. This is your bible!!! love the book. Models for the senses(together and individual), skeleton, brain, muscles, joints, brain, digestive system, respiratory and urinary system.