Mysteries of the Human Body: Weird and Wonderful Anatomy Explained

Gr 3-5–This book takes an engaging approach to sharing information about our human anatomy. It doesn’t proceed organ-by-organ or follow the path of digestion. Instead, it raises 20 intriguing questions about various topics that young readers are likely find interesting and relatable: “Why do I get wrinkly when I’m wet? Why do we have baby teeth? Can you never sleep again? Can you train yourself to be ambidextrous?” The answers are provided in a mix of friendly, informative text that highlights new and useful vocabulary, colorful illustrations, and humor. It will seem as if a good friend has taken readers aside to tell them some surprising stuff. For example, for the question “Can your heart actually break? Can it shatter like glass?” the explanation refers to the strong emotional reactions known as “broken heart syndrome” which can lead to the release of hormones that then create symptoms resembling a heart attack.