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The Human Body
The Human Body
3,213 books about the human body
0–3 yrs
1036 books
4–7 yrs
1070 books
8–11 yrs
704 books
12–18 yrs
344 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Human Story: Our Evolution from Prehistoric Ancestors to Today, The
Christopher Sloan
For the inquisitive student who wants to know where we came from. This guide uses DNA and forensic art to trace our ance
Ages 10–14
All About the Body
All About the Brain
Dr. Gabriel Dabscheck
For the child who wonders how they remember their toys or why their heart beats. A pediatric neurologist explains the am
Ages 5–10
Period Pieces
by
For the adolescent girl navigating the changes of puberty, this anthology offers stories and essays that demystify menst
Ages 10–14
Homebody
Theo Parish
For the teen or young adult navigating the unspoken rules of the gender binary and searching for a sense of belonging wi
Ages 12–18
Nature in Crisis
The Human Microbiome: The Germs That Keep You Healthy
Rebecca E. Hirsch
For the curious child who is fascinated by 'gross' things or wonders how their body fights off colds, this guide reveals
Ages 8–11
Your Brain Is Amazing: How the Human Mind Works
Esperanza Habinger
For the curious child asking how they think and feel, this engaging guide breaks down the science of the brain with humo
Ages 7–10
The Marrow Thieves #1
The Marrow Thieves
Cherie Dimaline
For the teen processing the weight of historical trauma and the fight for a future where their identity is celebrated, n
Ages 13–18
Interstellar Pig #2
Parasite Pig
William Sleator
For the teenager who feels like their parents just don't understand the gravity of their problems, even when those probl
Ages 10–14
The Human Body: The Story of How We Protect, Repair, and Make Ourselves Stronger
H P Newquist
For the child who is fascinated by bionics or curious about how doctors fix broken bones and hearts, this book reveals t
Ages 8–12
Baby Doctor's Guide To Anatomy and Physiology
Baby Professor
For curious kids who want to know how their bodies work, this guide uses simple terms to explain everything from breathi
Ages 4–8
It Takes Guts: How Your Body Turns Food Into Fuel (and Poop)
Jennifer Gardy
For the curious kid who wants to know exactly what happens to their lunch. This humorous guide explains the science of d
Ages 8–12
Your One and Only Heart
Rajani LaRocca
For the curious child who wonders about the rhythmic thumping in their chest and how our bodies connect to our biggest f
Ages 4–8
Taking Autism to School
Andreanna Edwards
For children and parents looking to understand how a classmate with autism experiences the school day and how to foster
Ages 5–10
Everett Anderson #6
Everett Anderson's Nine Month Long
Lucille Clifton
For the child preparing to welcome a new baby, this poetic story helps navigate the long wait and the changing family dy
Ages 3–8
A World Between Us
Lydia Syson
For the teenager navigating the weight of idealism and the messy realities of conviction. A young nurse discovers hersel
Ages 14–18
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First Signs
Eric Carle
For the parent looking to bridge the communication gap with their little one, this board book uses Eric Carle's art to t
Ages 0–3
Calling the Moon: 16 Period Stories from BIPOC Authors
Aida Salazar, Yamile Saied Méndez
For the child approaching puberty who feels nervous or curious about their first period. This anthology celebrates menar
Ages 8–12
Steve Jenkins Science
Actual Size
Steve Jenkins
For the child who asks how big a shark's teeth really are or how tiny a pygmy shrew can be. A visual feast that brings t
Ages 4–10
Big Brain Book: How It Works And All Its Quirks
Leanne Boucher Gill
For the child who asks a million questions about why they feel, think, and act the way they do: this guide makes complex
Ages 8–12
Boy, Were We Wrong
Boy, Were We Wrong About the Human Body!
Kathleen V. Kudlinski
For the curious child who loves to ask 'why', this book shows how science is all about making mistakes and learning from
Ages 6–9
Corpses, Coffins, and Crypts: A History of Burial
Penny Colman
For the curious middle grader wondering about the science and rituals of what happens after we die. A respectful, factua
Ages 10–15
Chronically Dolores
Maya Van Wagenen
For the teenager navigating the isolation of a chronic health condition and the vulnerable search for a place to belong
Ages 14–18
Human Alphabet, The
Pilobolus
For the curious child who loves to move and wiggle, this stunning photographic alphabet shows how the human body can bec
Ages 3–7
The Poetry Friday Anthology
Hop to It: Poems to Get You Moving
Janet Wong, Sylvia Vardell
For the active child who needs to wiggle, stretch, and process the world around them through movement and mindful reflec
Ages 4–12
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