Books in How My Body Works series

A new book in the BODY WORKS series - straightforward body facts paired with very silly illustrations - for children aged 6 to 9. Ideal for both home and school use. My Itchy Body is a fact-filled book about everything that itches: the causes, the cures, the myths, and the reality. Medically accurate information is presented in fun and lively text, and illustrated with a comic touch. Includes fun facts and sidebars, and a glossary.

Germs are always present in our bodies. However, a healthy immune system keeps them at bay and fights off illnesses that do grow in our bodies. Perhaps the most important body system, the immune system helps heal cuts and bruises and also allows the body to recover from surgery and other trauma. The main content describes the processes of the immune system through examples easily related to readers’ own bodies. Full-color diagrams and photographs aid understanding as fascinating sidebars and frequently asked questions discuss some of the coolest details of this system, such as fighting infection and how broken bones heal.

You don’t need to be a neuroscientist to know that this book is a must-have. Our body systems are pretty amazing, but nothing quite tops the brain. The brain runs the show, and sets us apart from all other creatures. Readers will be entranced to learn how the brain makes the body’s different systems work together smoothly. Diagrams, photographs, and straightforward text tell the tale in an accessible and memorable mode.

The brain is the most important organ in the body, but there’s so much scientists still don’t know about it. Its main connection is to the nervous system, which helps it tell the rest of the body what to do. These complex processes are broken down in an understandable, relatable way for readers in this volume. Aided by detailed graphic organizers, the main content introduces the structures of a nerve cell, how the eyes work, and many other incredible functions of the nervous system. Entertaining sidebars and a section of frequently asked questions connects the curriculum content to readers’ lives.