The Human Body Books for Ages 8–11

Explore our collection of children's books about the human body recommended for kids ages 8–11.

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Phenomena #1

Secrets of the Senses

Donna M. Jackson

For the curious child who wonders how the brain makes sense of the world, from how we feel chills to how animals use the

Ages 9–13

Decoding the Mind

Why We Laugh: The Science of Giggles

Pamela Dell

For the curious middle grader who wonders why a simple joke can make their whole body shake, this book breaks down the b

Ages 9–13

Be Smart About #4

Screen Time!

Rachel Brian

For the child who struggles to put down the tablet, this funny graphic guide explains how technology affects the brain a

Ages 6–10

Horrible Science #18

Painful Poison

Nick Arnold

For the curious child who loves the 'eww' factor, this humorous guide dives into the science of toxins, from historical

Ages 8–12

Healthy Me

Get Moving!

Mari Schuh

For parents wanting to inspire an active lifestyle, this guide introduces the MyPlate tool to show how fun and simple mo

Ages 5–8

Lizzy Rockwell's Kid's Guides #2

Taking Care of You: A Kid's Guide to Personal Hygiene

Lizzy Rockwell

For the curious preschooler or young elementary student learning how to take charge of their own health through simple,

Ages 4–8

Go With the Flow #1

Go With the Flow

Lily Williams, Karen Schneemann

For the teen or tween navigating the physical and social shifts of puberty while wanting to make their school a more equ

Ages 10–14

Medical School for Kids

Dentistry for Kids

Betty Nguyen, Brandon Pham, Bill Dorfman

For the child feeling nervous about their first checkup. This reassuring guide explains dental tools and procedures to t

Ages 3–8

A Kid's Guide to a Strange Place #1

Hospital Journal

Ann Banks

For the child preparing for or currently in the hospital, this interactive journal helps them track their medical journe

Ages 6–12

Healthy Me

Healthy Body Image

Martha E. H. Rustad

For the child who has started comparing themselves to others or feels self-conscious about their appearance. This book b

Ages 5–8

Biology

Jane Chisholm

For the student who wants to understand how life works, from microscopic cells to complex ecosystems, using detailed dia

Ages 10–14

Medical School for Kids

Aerospace Medicine for Kids

Betty Nguyen, Brandon Pham

For the curious child who dreams of the stars and wants to know how astronauts stay healthy and strong during long journ

Ages 4–8

Who HQ

What Is the Coronavirus Disease COVID-19?

Michael Burgan, Who HQ

For the child curious about how the pandemic started and how the world changed: an accessible guide to the science, hist

Ages 8–12

Coronavirus: A Book for Children

Elizabeth Jenner, Kate Wilson, Nia Roberts

For children trying to make sense of a world turned upside down by a pandemic. This gentle guide answers their big quest

Ages 5–9

Community Helpers

Community Helpers at the Hospital

Mari C. Schuh

For the child curious about what happens behind hospital doors or feeling nervous about a medical visit. This book shows

Ages 5–8

Masked Hero

Shan Woo Liu, Kaili Liu Gormley

For the child curious about why we wear masks or how inventions happen, this biography follows a doctor who used science

Ages 4–8

Twisted Tongues Jokes, Comics, Facts, and Tongue Twisters––All 100% Gross!

David Lewman, Kit Lively

For the middle grade reader who loves all things icky, this collection of gross-out facts and tongue twisters is perfect

Ages 7–12

Raina Telgemeier Graphic Novels #3

Guts

Raina Telgemeier

For the child whose worries show up as a stomachache. This graphic memoir explores how school stress and anxiety can aff

Ages 8–12

My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things

My Encyclopedia of Very Important Science

Elizabeth Davey, Jonathan Melmoth, Andrea Mills

For the child who asks how the world works, this vibrant guide breaks down complex biology, physics, and chemistry into

Ages 5–9

Healthy Mind, Happy You: How to Take Care of Your Mental Health

Dr Emily MacDonagh

For the child navigating the emotional ups and downs of puberty, this guide offers expert medical advice on managing anx

Ages 9–14

Superhuman Feats

Amazing Human Feats of Strength

Debbie Vilardi

For the child who is fascinated by world records and what the human body can do, this book explores the incredible grit

Ages 8–11

Good-bye Tonsils!

Craig Hatkoff, Juliana Lee Hatkoff

For the child preparing for surgery or staying in a hospital for the first time. This reassuring story uses real photos

Ages 4–8

The Mystery of Skeleton Island #3

The Runaway Skeleton

Kathleen M. Muldoon

For the early reader with a big imagination who wonders what happens in the classroom after everyone goes home.

Ages 6–9

Deadly Diseases

Cholera: How the Blue Death Changed History

Mark K. Lewis

For the curious middle-grader fascinated by medical mysteries and how tiny germs changed the world. This graphic history

Ages 8–12

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