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The Human Body Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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The Human Body

910 books about the human body

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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The Coolest Jobs on the Planet

Special Effects Make-Up Artist

Jonathan Craig, Bridget Light

For the creative child who wonders how movie monsters are made, this guide reveals the science and artistry behind Holly

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Animal Superpowers

Amazing Animal Helpers

Discover the incredible ways animals partner with humans to save lives, provide independence, and offer support in this

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Bronto Eats Meat

Peter Maloney, Felicia Zekauskas

For the child who needs a giggle after a mistake, this quirky tale follows a dinosaur who accidentally swallows somethin

Ages 4–8

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Big Girls Go Potty

Marianne Richmond

For the toddler ready to trade diapers for big girl underwear, this encouraging guide celebrates every small step toward

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See-Through Animals

See-Through Reptiles

For the budding biologist who wants to know what is happening under a snake's scales. This interactive guide uses transp

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Zoom in Zoom Out A Close-up and Far-out Look at Our World

Michael Goldsmith, Susan Kennedy, Steve Parker, Carole Stott, Isabel Thomas, John Woodward

For the inquisitive child who asks how big the universe is and how small a germ can be. This visual guide reveals the hi

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Happy Birthday, Grampie

For the child noticing a grandparent's physical changes, this story offers a gentle way to connect through love and crea

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Kelly A. Tinkham

For the child struggling to understand why a parent looks different during cancer treatment. A gentle story about a boy

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Oliver and Amanda Pig #16

Amanda Pig and the Wiggly Tooth

Jean Van Leeuwen

For the child feeling both nervous and proud about their first wiggly tooth. A gentle look at the anxiety and excitement

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Ronald Morgan #1

Watch Out, Ronald Morgan!

Patricia Reilly Giff

For the child who seems clumsy or is struggling with schoolwork, this gentle story shows how a simple pair of glasses ca

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For the parent wanting to bond with their newest arrival through playful mimicry and loving reassurance. This rhythmic t

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My Big Sibling #1

For the toddler learning to navigate life with an older sibling, this book uses real-life photos to capture the wonder a

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Hank the Cowdog #31

The Case of the Vanishing Fishhook

John R. Erickson

For the child who needs a laugh while facing a scary medical moment, this hilarious ranch adventure follows a brave dog

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Puffin Easy-to-Read

Milo's Toothache

For the child who enjoys being the center of attention when they are under the weather, this story gently explores the i

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Listen for the Fig Tree

Sharon Bell Mathis

For the teenager navigating the weight of family grief and physical disability while searching for cultural belonging an

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Hero of Lesser Causes

For the child navigating a family crisis, this moving story explores how to find hope and connection when a sibling's li

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Christine Harris

For the child who questions the world around them and wonders what it truly means to think for themselves in an age of c

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DK Publishing, Inc

For the parent introducing a splashing good routine, this sensory board book uses textures and bright photos to make the

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David Macaulay's How It Works #2

David Macaulay, Sheila Keenan

For the curious child who wonders where everything goes after they flush, this book uncovers the amazing engineering beh

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The Animal Body Book: An Insider's Guide to the World of Animal Anatomy

For the curious child who asks how animals breathe underwater or why a giraffe's neck is so long. Explore the inner work

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Your Pets' Secret Lives: The Truth Behind Your Pets' Wildest Behaviors

Eleanor Spicer Rice

For the curious child who wonders why their dog sniffs butts or their cat stares at nothing, this hilarious guide reveal

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The Chemical Garden #1

Lauren DeStefano

For the teen grappling with questions of autonomy and mortality in a world where time is a luxury and safety comes at th