Your Body (Usborne Beginners) by Stephanie Turnbull

Your Body (Usborne Beginners) Reviews

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  Margaret

  This is a great book for little ones who are interested in learning more about the human body and its various functions. The illustrations are medically accurate but completely age appropriate. The focus of the book is on the inside of the body and how it works.
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  Bonnie

  It's a starting point introducing young children to their bodies. I felt the text could have included more vocabulary related to appropriate terminology.
  There were some highlights and fun facts included.
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  Sara

  Wow! This is packed with really usable information. The illustrations make the text even more accessible. They have figured out how much to give a kid without overwhelming them. Love it.
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  Andrea Thorpe

  Mark has this and it is one of his favorite books. It's got a great breakdown of the human body that a 4 year old can understand. 5 stars!!
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  Rachel C.

  It briefly talks about ligaments and completely ignores tendons. This bothers me.
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  bunniex

  "Your Body" by Stephanie Turnbull is an informative book aimed primarily at young readers. Turnbull takes on the complex subject of human anatomy and distills it into understandable and age-appropriate content that engages children who are beginning to learn about their bodies.
  
  Each page of "Your Body" is thoughtfully laid out with colorful illustrations that complement the text well. The visual aids are not just appealing, but also serve an educational purpose by accurately depicting various organs and systems. This is crucial for visual learners who grasp concepts best through images. There is also a unique blend of comic-like illustrations and realistic graphics of the human body.
  
  The language used by Turnbull is clear and straightforward, avoiding medical jargon that could confuse young readers. Her ability to explain concepts such as the circulatory system, the skeletal system, and the function of individual organs in simple terms is commendable. It allows children to build a good foundational knowledge of human biology.
  
  One downside might be that the information, while accurate and well-presented, is quite basic. For young readers with a keen interest in science or those with advanced reading levels, "Your Body" might not be as satisfying due to its simplicity. However, this simplicity is also the book's strength for its intended audience.
  
  In conclusion, Stephanie Turnbull's "Your Body" is a valuable resource for children who are curious about how their bodies work. The book is informative, engaging, and does an excellent job of communicating complex ideas in a way that is accessible to children. Highly recommended for parents and educators looking to introduce the wonders of the human body to their children or students.
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  Lea

  This early learning book about the human body was a bit of a disappointment. Part of the problem is that the illustrations for the biological processes are not entirely realist. Instead, they contain what amounts to metaphors or comparisons to nonbiological processes. Unfortunately, many of those metaphors are allusions that children may not fully appreciate or understand -- introducing confusion rather than clarity. Also, the book ends with the immune system and the assertion that the body is always under attack. It would have been preferrable to end with the body's response to germs, rather than with emphasis on the germ attack. Maybe this is just a little too old for my almost four year old son, but it was not the preschool friendly explanation of the human body that I was looking for. It is definitely Usborne Level 2 -- not beginner.
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  Sarah

  This is a really fun book that looks at how our body's basic systems work. The illustrations demonstrate the systems in a quirky way (reminicent of "The Way Things Work" by David Macaulay). It really captivated my 6-year-old. The real body scans and close up pictures of nerves and white blood cells are pretty cool too. They even refer to websites at the back of the book to learn more about the body.
  
  The book does end a bit abruptly, and while the illustrations are fun, they aren't realistic at all. Considering it's for the 6-8 age group, though, I don't think it needs to be a science textbook. I think they were really aiming at a FUN look at the body. More technical books can wait until later on, in my opinion.
  
  This is a great basic book talking about the body. Usborne has done a great job!
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  James Jones

  I like this book because it tells you about your seeing and stuff, and your eyes, and when you blink it wipes off water. You have about 60 face muscles. They let you make lots of expressions. Enamel is the hardest material in your body. Enamel is on the outside of your teeth and your teeth...they have roots that go deep into your gums.
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  Heather

  Why did I not read this when we were studying the human body? Oh, because I forgot we own it. And that is why we're cataloging them now.
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  Rochelle

  Great book for easily explaining what goes on in the body. Lungs, heart, brain, bones, muscle, etc.
  My 4-year old easily followed.
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  Vin

  Simple book gives basic details about commonly mentioned body parts such as the eye, muscles, and bones.
  About 1-3 grade level reading
  K-4 informational
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  Stephanie Rossman

  This is one of the best books out there for introducing your children to how our bodies work. Great illustrations and easy to understand language.