Books with title Mr. Bones

Why do we need sleep? How many bones are in your hands? Young children can find out the answers to these and many more mind-bending questions in this bumper guide to the human body. Bright, colourful layouts combine with clear, concise text to make complex ideas easy to grasp. Covers the brain, heart and lungs, digestive system, bones, health, exercise and hygiene.

Sam and Annabel are visiting Drumheller, Alberta, where the farmland Sam’s mother lives on is host to a dinosaur dig. Annabel, an avid learner, is thrilled to have access to paleontologists and spends as much time as she can near the dig, much to Sam’s dismay. But when they learn the dig has uncovered scientifically important bones, even Sam’s interest is piqued. In fact, the whole town is talking about the dig. When Sam and Annabel learn that Humphrey Battleford, a famous collector of stolen goods, is in the area, they are on high alert to keep the ancient bones safe.

How many bones are there in the human body? Which bone is the longest? Or the smallest? Without bones, you would be a blob, like a jellyfish or a worm. Our bones support us and protect our insides. They work together with our muscles to allow us to do all the things we do! So when you think of your bones, say "Thank you!"This simple Step 1 introduction teaches young readers these facts and many more about the skeleton inside each of us!From the Trade Paperback edition.