How the Body Works (How It Works) [Paperback]

Steve Parker (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up

Investigates the mysteries of the human body and lets readers discover, for themselves, facts such as how muscles work and how we see colour. 100 experiments - each using everyday household items - are included, with diagrams of the major body systems to show how each works.

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

This exhaustive account of the body's senses, organs, etc., is clearly and handsomely presented in the Dorling Kindersley style. The book was designed and edited by DK, in fact, and a few of the headings bear slightly starchy British phrasings ("Transport and maintenance," "Taste expectations"). As its subtitle indicates, the volume-largely because of some advanced text-will work best when shared by grown-up and child; indeed, many of the numerous experiments caution "adult help is advised." But all curious minds are sure to be intrigued by these carefully outlined projects, whether as comparatively sophisticated as making fingerprints or as simple as comparing the color of hands after one has been held in the air and the other in a low position (the altered blood flow darkens the lower hand, lightens the upper one). Copious drawings, charts and photographs enhance and clarify the material; a seven-page glossary defines unfamiliar terms. A lot of vital data to consume here: see "Eating and Digestion," p. 80. All ages.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-8-One hundred+ experiments, ranging from simple to very complicated, designed to help children understand how their bodies work. Most of the materials are readily available, although not every home has a microscope. The directions are clearly written and easy to follow. Adult supervision is frequently suggested. Cells, skeleton, skin, muscles, lungs and breathing, eating and digestion, circulation, nerves, senses, and reproduction are among the subjects covered. Each section has an introduction, and then related individual topics are explained on double-page spreads. Full-color photographs show attractive youngsters taking part in the activities; well-labeled diagrams and historical prints help clarify the text. The seven-page glossary has additional information and a few diagrams that cannot be found in the index. A commendable entry to supplement other books on how the body works.
Martha Gordon, formerly at South Salem Library, NY
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Readers Digest (July 19, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762102365
• ISBN-13: 978-0762102365
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,007,565 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Bridge To Help You & Your Child Learn In a Fun Way, March 27, 2000

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Laurie J. Mitchell (Kirkland, Washington) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How the Body Works (How It Works) (Paperback)

I had the privilege of using this book as a guideline for teaching a group of "home school" youngsters from 1st-9th grade. Science can be a scary subject to those of us who remember the mean and fierce physics/chemistry/biology teacher. Mr. Parker makes science enjoyable and exciting creating a feeling of glad anticipation for the next lesson. The experiments are easy and help the children visually see the workings of this majestic creation called the human body. My students specifically enjoyed the experiment having to do with how the inner ear works. Please do yourself and your kids a favor by buying this book. You will learn to love science for the first time in your life.

4.0 out of 5 stars good for many ages, January 19, 2010

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This review is from: How the Body Works (Hardcover)

This is great for ideas to do experiments with your kids. There are easy and harder experiments (you can do part of the set up for younger children and let older children do it all). I do wish there was a little more explanation of some the background science specifics. This copy was in great shape even though it says good it looks great with minimal wear.