The Endocrine System
This is a book about the endocrine system of the human body
About this book
The Endocrine System is an intermediate readers book for children ages 7 to 11. This is a book about the endocrine 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 | 12 pages, 1055 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 Endocrine System with your child
The Endocrine 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
- What new word did you learn from this book?
- Would you like to read more books about Body Systems?
- What questions do you still have about Body Systems?
Inside the book
In The Endocrine System, readers find Body Systems. This is a book about the endocrine 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: “How Your Endocrine System Works...”
Words to learn in this book
- cells: A small microscopic unit of a living organism like a plant or animal.
- adrenal glands: The small organs above the kidneys that secrete adrenaline.
- Diabetes: A disease caused by too much sugar in the blood and not enough insulin to control the sugar in the blood.
- digestive: The process of breaking down food so that it can be used by the human body.
- emotions: A feeling or mood.
- "glands.": A small organ in the human body that secretes substances.
- hormones: A chemical produced by a plant or animal to help stimulate cells.
- insulin: A hormone made by the pancreas.
- larynx: The voice box in the neck.
- pancreas: A large gland behind the stomach that helps in digestion and also makes insulin.
- torso: The main part of the human body.
- secreted: To make and send out.
- temperature: The degree of heat in a person's body or an object.
- thyroid: A gland in the neck that secretes growth hormones.
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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?
12 pages, 1055 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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