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the bright and bold human body the heart lungs and blood

The Bright and Bold Human Body: The Heart, Lungs, and Blood

Non-fiction

There are trillions of cells in our bodies, each one needing oxygen to survive. This book explores how the heart, lungs and blood work together to supply oxygen to the rest of the body. Mind-boggling facts (for instance, your blood vessels are long enough to stretch around the world two and half times!), and clear and straighforward diagrams help to explain the important functions of your heart, lungs and blood, while unique photos enable the reader to see the human body in a whole new light.

the bright and bold human body the reproductive system

The Bright and Bold Human Body: The Reproductive System

Non-fiction

The Reproductive System takes a vibrant look at where we all come from. With spread-filling diagrams, a colour-blocking approach, and simple text and captions, The Bright and Bold Human Body presents the incredible scale and complexity of the human body in small, digestible chunks. As well as this, surprising statistics and close-up photos allow children age 9+ to gain an insight into the wonders of our bright and bold bodies.

care for your teeth

Care for Your Teeth

Non-fiction

Say cheese! Good dental hygiene is an important way to stay healthy. With engaging text and colorful photos, readers learn good habits for heathy teeth. Care for Your Teeth includes a glossary, read more section, kid-friendly internet sites, and an index.

look inside what happens when you eat

Look Inside: What Happens When You Eat

Non-fiction

From the very first bite, your food goes on an incredible journey inside you. Lift the flaps to find out what happens when you eat fat, sugar, carbohydrates and protein, and what vitamins and minerals do for you. With over 80 flaps to lift, advice on healthy eating and links to websites for more information.

best childrens books about human bodies

Human Bodies Topic (KS1)

Best Children’s Books about the Human Body

In the younger primary school years, children learn the basics of human anatomy, including learning to name and identify body parts and finding out about the senses – as well as learning about basic human needs and the importance of healthy lifestyles.  To support children in finding out more about their amazing bodies, we’ve put together a list of the best children’s books about human bodies and health.

NB: This human body topic booklist is designed to cover Key Stage 1 (ages 5-7). For human body books for older children, try our Healthy Humans (KS2) booklist.

Look Up!

Look Up!

Picturebook

Meet hilarious, science-mad chatterbox, Rocket – she’s going to be the greatest astronaut, star-catcher, space-traveller that has ever lived!

But… can she convince her big brother to stop looking down at his phone and start LOOKING UP at the stars?

Bursting with energy and passion about science and space, this heart-warming, inspirational picture book will have readers turning off their screens and switching on to the outside world.

the lead thief

The Leaf Thief

Picturebook

A brilliantly funny picture book about seasons, written by Alice Hemming and illustrated by Nicola Slater.

Squirrel is so cross. Yesterday there were loads of beautiful leaves on his tree, but today? Today some are missing and Squirrel is convinced that someone has stolen them… there’s a leaf thief on the loose!

Join Squirrel on a mission to find the culprit, and meet so many fun animals on the way, while you find out how the world takes on different colours as the months pass by.

A laugh-out-loud book about the changing seasons, with extra information in the back for especially curious minds.

Perfect as a companion reader to children learning about seasons in school.

A brilliant picture book that explores feelings, moods and times where we feel out of control.

hello autumn book

Hello Autumn

Picturebook

Meet four magical friends who control the seasons in this irresistible new series from author-illustrator Jo Lindley.

As Summer passes the weather crown to Autumn, a season of bright colours and fun-filled adventure awaits.

But while his friends are getting excited about picking berries, leaf jumping and exploring the shadowy forest, Autumn is filled with worries and ‘what if’s . . .

What will it take to show him that he’s braver than he thinks?

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