The Nervous System
This is a book about the nervous system of the human body
About this book
The Nervous System is an intermediate readers book for children ages 7 to 11. This is a book about the nervous 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, 1125 words, 9 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 Nervous System with your child
The Nervous 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
- How did this book make you feel, and why?
- What would you ask the author about The Nervous System?
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
Inside the book
In The Nervous System, readers find Body Systems. This is a book about the nervous 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: “Did you know that there are over 200 bones in your body?”
Words to learn in this book
- axons: The long threadlike part of a nerve cell.
- brain stem:: The part of the brain that controls involuntary activities in the body.
- cells: A small microscopic unit of a living organism like a plant or animal.
- cerebellum: The part of the brain that controls voluntary movements.
- cerebrum: The part of the brain that is connected to the five senses.
- circulatory: The continuous movement of blood pumped by the heart through all parts of the body.
- digestive: An arm of a neuron.
- digests: The process of breaking down food so that it can be used by the body.
- Fascicles: A bundle of nerve or muscle fibers.
- involuntary: Something done while not thinking about it.
- myelin: The fatty substance that surrounds axons.
- neuron: A cell that sends nerve signals.
- peripheral: Near the surface of the body.
- reflex: Something that is done as a response to a threat or danger.
- senses: How living organisms experience the world around them.
- somatic: Something that has to do with the body as opposed to the mind.
- torso: The main part of the human body.
- vertebrae: Small bones that make up the spinal column.
- voluntary: Something done while thinking about it.
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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, 1125 words, 9 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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