The Skeletal System
This is a book about the skeletal system of the human body
About this book
The Skeletal System is an intermediate readers book for children ages 7 to 11. This is a book about the skeletal system of the human body, what it consists of and how it functions effectively. A real human voice reads the story while the words are highlighted one by one on screen.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Edward Alan Kurtz |
| Ages | 7 to 9 years, also 9 to 11 years |
| Grade | Grade 4 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 13 pages, 1150 words, 8 minutes |
| Categories | Body Systems, Health and Wellness, Science |
| Interactive features | Fill in the Blanks activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Fill in the Blanks activity in the Reading and Math app.
Get the Reading and Math AppRead Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.
Get the Read Along AppQuizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.
Why read The Skeletal System with your child
The Skeletal System opens up Body Systems for young readers. The facts are short and clear, and the pictures help the ideas land. Read a page together, then ask your child what surprised them. Talking about what you read is how new knowledge sticks. It is a good book for curious children who like to ask questions and find out how things work.
Talk about it together
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
- What was your favourite part of The Skeletal System?
- What did you learn about Body Systems?
Inside the book
In The Skeletal System, readers find Body Systems. This is a book about the skeletal system of the human body, what it consists of and how it functions effectively. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Body Systems and new words to talk about it. Read it together, pause at the interesting parts, and ask your child what they think. It is a good book to share, and to come back to again.
From the book: “The Layers of Your Bones: Part 1”
Words to learn in this book
- axial: The main part of the human skeleton including the skull, the spine, and the ribcage.
- cancellous: The third layer of bone that protects the bone marrow.
- Cartilage: A tissue found in various parts of the human body including the joints.
- cells: A small microscopic unit of a living organism like a plant or animal.
- circulatory: The continuous movement of blood pumped by the heart through all parts of the body.
- endoskeleton: A skeleton found on the inside of an animal like a mammal.
- exoskeletons:: A skeleton found on the outside of an animal like an insect or crab.
- femur: The thigh bone.
- invertebrates: An animal with no backbone.
- ligament: A tissue that connects two bones or cartilages or holds together a joint.
- muscular: A band or bundle of fibers in an animal or human that contracts and expands.
- pelvis: The hip bone.
- periosteum: The outer layer of a bone.
- prosthetic: An artificial body part.
- sternum: The breastbone.
- torso: The main part of the human body.
- vertebrae: The small bones making up the spinal column.
- vertebrates: An animal with vertebrae, or a spinal column or backbone.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 7 to 11 years, at Grade 4 and Level 3 (Intermediate Readers).
Is the book narrated?
Yes. It is a read along book, so a real human voice reads the story while words are highlighted one by one on screen.
Which apps carry this book?
Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App. The Fill in the Blanks activity is a Reading and Math app feature.
How long is the book?
13 pages, 1150 words, 8 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has the Fill in the Blanks activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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