Human Anatomy Activity Book for Kids - by Shannan Muskopf (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Show kids what makes their body move--for grades 4 to 6

The human body comes in many different shapes and sizes--but we're all still put together the same way. With the Human Anatomy Activity Book for Kids, curious kids will learn all about the different parts of their body and what each one does! Through on-page activities, hands-on experiment ideas, and colorful illustrations, this book will get kids excited about science and help them understand what makes their bodies feel strong and healthy.

All systems, go!--Kids will find lots of fascinating facts about their brain, heart, lungs, digestion, and more with detailed illustrations and information about all the major organ systems in the body.

30 awesome activities--Your child will try out puzzles, quizzes, and inspiration for experiments that show them how the body works--from naming bones, to measuring their own heart rate, unscrambling respiratory words, and more!

Tons of trivia--Did you know people shed 40,000 skin cells every hour? Or that your eye actually sees things upside-down? Discover more fun trivia inside!

Grab this kid's anatomy book today and let your child take a look at what's happening under their skin.

Review Quotes

""This book sets the basic framework of the human body and how it works. This is an excellent guide for school-age children. Understanding anatomy and physiology can be difficult, but Shannan Muskopf does a great job of keeping it simple and factual. The activity pages are not only fun but also aid in the retention of the material." -- Taylor Weidner, Registered Nurse" -- Taylor Weidner, Registered Nurse

"Easy to do with stuff you already have. The experiments are concise and easy to follow. My kids have really enjoyed learning in an active way."--Karen Allen, parent, nurse, educator

"Great book to teach kids about the human body. Some of the activities are really simple but very informative. Written in a way that inspires little minds to get creative."--Kate Peter, science teacher

"In Human Anatomy Activity Book for Kids, Shannan has crafted the perfect book for young aspiring medical professionals. It allows kids to explore each of the organ systems and encourages active inquiry about the workings of the human body with the 'Try This at Home' features throughout. This is a book I would gift to any child who has an interest in biology, medicine, or science." -- Lee Ferguson, AP Biology Educator and Consultant

"Kids, parents, and teachers will be engaged in this educational and age-appropriate human anatomy book. The interesting and entertaining facts throughout the book along with the 'try this at home' activities encourage students to explore hands-on and self-guided learning. The exciting illustrations and activities are well-organized, thorough, and allow students to apply their knowledge and check for understanding." -- Dr. Liz Niepert Ed.D, Curriculum Design and Instruction

"My kids (11 and 13) loved this book. They really enjoyed getting involved in the activities. They were able to do the activities by themselves."--Jessica Sherman, mother

About the Author

SHANNAN MUSKOPF studied biology and education at the University of Illinois. She has taught biology, AP biology, and anatomy and physiology for more than 20 years at a public high school. Shannan developed the website BiologyCorner.com to share resources with students and other teachers.