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The Human Body
3,136 books about the human body
0–3 yrs
1019 books
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1051 books
8–11 yrs
675 books
12–18 yrs
342 books
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What Is Color? The Global and Sometimes Gross Story of Pigments, Paint, and the Wondrous World of Art
Steven Weinberg
Color is way messier than you think. From squished sea snails to cow pee, trace the gross and glorious scientific histor
Ages 8–12
Blank
Trina St. Jean
Fifteen-year-old Jessica wakes up to a world she no longer recognizes, forced to piece together her identity and memorie
Ages 12–18
Medical Fiasco #3
Blood and Germs: The Civil War Battle Against Wounds and Disease
Gail Jarrow
Step onto Civil War battlefields through photos and letters to see how doctors fought a desperate war against germs and
Ages 10–14
Spring for Sophie
Yael Werber
Sophie waits patiently for winter to end, using her hearing, sight, and smell to catch the very first signs of the world
Ages 4–7
A Book of...
The Book of How
Martine Laffon, Hortense de Chabaneix
How do animals talk? How do you master a new skill? This guide answers over seventy big questions about art, nature, and
Ages 6–10
The Story of My Face
Shervin Youssefian
For the child navigating a sudden medical change or physical difference, this story offers a gentle path toward self-acc
Ages 4–8
Nose Knows
Emmanuelle Figueras
For the child who loves to explore the world through their senses, this interactive guide reveals the hidden, smelly sec
Ages 5–8
What Does Grief Feel Like?
Korie Leigh
For children processing the confusing physical and emotional waves of loss, this expert-backed guide helps name and norm
Ages 4–8
The Pride Guide
Jo Langford
For teens and families navigating the journey of LGBTQ+ identity, this comprehensive guide offers expert advice on comin
Ages 12–18
Invincible Microbe
Jim Murphy
Discover the long, relentless history of tuberculosis and the scientific struggle to defeat a disease that has plagued h
Ages 10–14
How They Croaked: The Awful Ends of the Awfully Famous
Georgia Bragg
History’s most famous figures meet their ends in the most gruesome ways imaginable in this irreverent and fascinating lo
Ages 10–14
Kasey & Ivy
Alison Hughes
Stuck in a hospital ward far from her usual life, twelve-year-old Kasey writes letters about the unexpected friends she
Ages 9–12
Angel in the Waters
Regina Doman
For the child curious about how they grew before being born or the family welcoming a new sibling. This gentle story exp
Ages 3–8
Pete the Kitty
Pete the Kitty's First Steps
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
For the parent celebrating the huge milestone of a toddler's first wobbly steps. This sweet board book captures the joy
Ages 0–3
Tana Hoban's Concept Books
1, 2, 3
Tana Hoban
Bright photographs of everyday objects like shoes and fingers help little learners count their way through a familiar wo
Ages 0–3
Roads to Family: All the Ways We Come to Be
Rachel HS Ginocchio
For middle grade readers curious about their origins or why every family looks different: a clear guide to IVF, surrogac
Ages 10–18
Squish! A Wetland Walk
Sheri Amsel
Squishy mud and wild sounds fill the air as a father and son explore the vibrant, multi-sensory world of marshes, swamps
Ages 3–8
Missy Violet #2
Missy Violet & Me
Barbara Hathaway
For the child curious about their own potential and the meaningful work of others. An eleven year old discovers her voca
Ages 8–12
Fourth Down and Inches: Concussions and Football's Make-or-Break Moment
Carla Killough McClafferty
Learn the gritty history of football through the lens of brain trauma and the evolving science meant to keep players saf
Ages 12–18
Shades of People
Shelley Rotner, Sheila M. Kelly
Celebrate the beautiful variety of skin tones through vibrant photography and child-friendly comparisons that teach kids
Ages 2–6
Our Food: A Healthy Serving of Science and Poems
Grace Lin, Ranida T. McKneally
Haiku and colorful acrylic paintings reveal how fruits, grains, and proteins work together to keep the body strong and f
Ages 5–9
Food for Healthy Living #1
The Dairy Group
Helen Frost
Bright photographs and simple sentences explain which foods are in the dairy group and why they are so important for a h
Ages 4–7
Red Madness
Gail Jarrow
Doctors race against time to solve the mystery of pellagra, a terrifying disease caused by malnutrition. Archival photos
Ages 10–14
Very, Very, Very Dreadful
Albert Marrin
Uncover the chilling intersection of global warfare and a deadly pandemic through detailed maps, photographs, and the st
Ages 12–18
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