The Wonders of the Human Body
This book is written in rhyme and describes the human body
About this book
The Wonders of the Human Body is an easy readers book for children ages 5 to 7. This book is written in rhyme and describes the human body. It educates children on the various bones, muscles, organs as well bodily systems.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Lydia Light |
| Ages | 5 to 7 years |
| Grade | Grade 1 |
| Reading level | Level 2, Easy Readers |
| Length | 11 pages, 480 words, 4 minutes |
| Categories | Health and Wellness, Rhyming, Science |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Draw Your Doodle activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Draw Your Doodle 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 Wonders of the Human Body with your child
The Wonders of the Human Body is a story about Health and Wellness. Reading it together gives your child a chance to enjoy the story and talk about what happens. Pause at the interesting parts and ask what your child thinks will happen next. The story is a good way to build vocabulary and a love of reading, one page at a time, and it gives you something to talk about long after the last page.
Talk about it together
- Who would you tell about this book, and why?
- What would you do if you were in this story?
- Which part did you like best, and why?
Inside the book
In The Wonders of the Human Body, readers find Health and Wellness. This book is written in rhyme and describes the human body. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Health and Wellness 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: “All of us have a physical body and each one is unique.”
Words to learn in this book
- metabolism: The physical process that changes the food we eat into energy. This energy helps us move and grow.
- physique: Another word for our physical body and shape.
- organs: Parts inside the human body like the brain, heart and intestines. They are made of tissues and each one has a special job to do to keep us healthy.
- torso: The central part of the human body that includes the neck, chest and stomach.
- intestines: Organs shaped like long tubes that help digest food and keep the body clean.
- digest: The act of breaking down the food we eat so that our bodies can get vitamins and energy.
- skeleton: A body part made of bones that forms the supporting structure or frame of a living being.
- abdomen: Another word for stomach or tummy.
- nerve: One or more bundles of fibers forming part of a system that transports impulses of sensation and motion, between the brain or spinal cord and other parts of the body.
- 5 senses: Every person has 5 physical senses that help them understand everything; sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 5 to 7 years, at Grade 1 and Level 2 (Easy 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 Comprehension quiz, Draw Your Doodle activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
11 pages, 480 words, 4 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Draw Your Doodle activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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