Everything comes together in this box and it's the presentation that can hook kids right off the bat. My kids loved putting the stickers on the poster after we'd read about each body system. They'd hold the fact cards, fight over who got to put which sticker on next, and then ask me to read just "one more page, please!"
We read about the circulatory system, bones, the eyes, brain, and everything else about the body. The book is about 40 pages and softbound. While I personally wished the details had gone into more depth, it was just enough information for my young grade-schoolers.
The icing on the cake, though, was putting the skeleton together. You could probably buy more detailed human body skeletons, but then you'd have to put them together while your kids *helped.* This one was perfect and didn't take too much time. Yet, there were enough pieces to satisfy my kids; a win-win for everyone!
I've read several human body books to my children (especially the four-year-old who's obsessed with biology), but this one is by far their favorite. I think it's because it's not just a book, but rather a whole learning experience in a box. "Adventures in Science: The Human Body" is a great way to add spatial and hands-on learning for children. My kids still enjoy looking through this book and we received it six months ago. Twelve-inch Mr. Skeleton sat on our piano for months, gracing us with his presence until I finally took him down (much to my children's chagrin).
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| He photographs better when moved to the mantel. |
"The Human Body" is a clean book with nothing offensive in it. With full-color photographs and illustrations, the little extras really help solidify learning, making this kit a wonderful way for children to learn about the human body
Author Courtney Acampora graduated from the University of Arizona. A lover of books and art, she lives in California.
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