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The Human Body Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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The Human Body

63 books about the human body

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Chapter Books Middle Grade Graphic Novels

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Max Axiom, Super Scientist

A Journey Through the Digestive System

For the child who wonders where their food goes after they swallow, this graphic novel adventure turns biological scienc

Cover of Clara Barton: Founder of the American Red Cross

Signature Lives #1

Clara Barton: Founder of the American Red Cross

Barbara A. Somervill

For the child who wants to help others but doesn't know where to start: discover how one woman's courage and compassion

Ages 8–12

Cover of The Olympics Legendary Sports Events

The Olympics Legendary Sports Events

Matt Christopher, Stephanie True Peters

For the young sports fan who wants to know how the world's biggest competition began and the legendary athletes who made

Cover of Stink-o-pedia More Super Stink-y Stuff from A to Z. Volume two

Stink-o-pedia More Super Stink-y Stuff from A to Z. Volume two

For the curious child who loves gross-out facts and 'stinky' science. This A to Z guide turns weird trivia into an engag

Cover of All about Everything The Ultimate Fact-packed Almanac

All about Everything The Ultimate Fact-packed Almanac

For the child who asks 'why' about everything from black holes to beetles. This visual feast turns a mountain of facts i

Cover of Dive! The Story of Breathing Underwater

Dive! The Story of Breathing Underwater

For curious kids fascinated by the deep sea, this guide reveals the incredible engineering and history behind how humans

Cover of Smallpox

Edge Books: How a Pox Changed History

Janie Havemeyer

For the curious student asking why we get vaccines or how medicine changed history. Explore the science and grit behind

Cover of Leonardo da Vinci

Usborne Reading

Leonardo da Vinci

For the curious child who loves to doodle and build: discover how one man's endless questions changed art and science fo

Cover of Stink-off Battle of the Century

Farticus Maximus #1

Stink-off Battle of the Century

For the child who loves toilet humor and needs a high-energy story to make reading feel like a game rather than a chore.

Cover of The Winning Stroke

Matt Christopher Sports

The Winning Stroke

Matt Christopher

For the child recovering from an injury or feeling unsure about a new physical challenge, this story follows a boy findi

Cover of The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James

The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James

Ashley Herring Blake

For the child navigating the complex emotions of a major health recovery while exploring their changing identity and evo

Cover of Pink Eye

What You Need to Know About #1

For the child who woke up with itchy, red eyes and feels a little nervous. This gentle guide explains what pink eye is a

Cover of Obesity

What You Need to Know About #2

A factual and supportive guide for children learning about body weight, nutrition, and how to make healthy lifestyle cho

Cover of Joey's Story Straight Talk about Drugs

Joey's Story Straight Talk about Drugs

For the parent or teacher needing a direct, realistic way to discuss the high stakes of substance abuse through a true s

Cover of A Tale of Plagues and Perfumes

A Tale of Plagues and Perfumes #1

A Tale of Plagues and Perfumes

Jake Halpern, Peter Kujawinski

For the child who loves uncovering hidden secrets, this sensory-rich adventure explores how bravery and teamwork can sto

Cover of Florence Nightingale

Usborne Famous Lives

Florence Nightingale

Lucy Lethbridge

For the child who wants to change the world, this biography follows a woman who challenged expectations to bring compass

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Utterly Amazing Science

For the curious child who loves to tinker and take things apart. This interactive guide uses pop-ups and flaps to make c

Cover of Cause of Death

Weird and Gross Body Facts

Barbara B. Rollins

For the curious middle-grader fascinated by true crime and forensics, this book explains how medical examiners use scien

Cover of A Picture Book of Helen Keller

A Picture Book Biography

A Picture Book of Helen Keller

For the child who feels frustrated by challenges or wonders how people with disabilities navigate the world, this is an

Cover of Early Humans

For the curious student fascinated by how people lived thousands of years ago, this visual guide brings the Stone Age to

Cover of Eye

David Macaulay's How It Works #1

David Macaulay, Sheila Keenan

For the curious child who wonders how they see the world, this guide uses detailed diagrams to demystify the complex con

Cover of Risky Times: How to Be AIDS-Smart and Stay Healthy

Risky Times: How to Be AIDS-Smart and Stay Healthy

For teenagers navigating a changing world, this guide provides factual answers about HIV and AIDS while addressing peer

Cover of Why Do Rabbits Hop?

Dial Easy-to-Read: Why Do? #7

Why Do Rabbits Hop?

For the child dreaming of a fuzzy friend, this guide answers common questions about small pets and how to care for them

Cover of We Go Way Back A Book About Life on Earth and How it All Began

We Go Way Back A Book About Life on Earth and How it All Began

For the child who asks where we come from. This wonder-filled journey traces our lineage back through time to our very f

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