Investigating Body Systems

Set of 4 titles
  • Interest Level: Grade 5 - Grade 8
  • Reading Level: Grade 6

Investigating Body Systems uses full-color photos and diagrams to introduce readers to the main organ systems of the human body. The science that makes each system function is clearly explained, and new research on the body's processes are explored. Fact-check boxes help separate fact from fiction, and key figures in the development of the scientific method are identified. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

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978-1-0398-0646-7
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Interest Level Grade 5 - Grade 8
Reading Level Grade 6
Age Range 10 - 13
Dewey 612-616
Lexile 930L-970L
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level W
Subjects Health, Life Science
Genres Nonfiction
Publisher Crabtree Publishing
Imprint Crabtree Forest
Copyright 2023
Number of Pages
Dimensions
Graphics Full-color photographs
BISACS JNF053240, JNF052040, JNF038000
Rights Included WORLD
Language English

Investigating Body Systems series - School Library Journal, Spring 2023 Series Made Simple

This is a great choice for middle and high school libraries as a resource for health and biology coursework.

Investigating the Nervous System - Booklist

Part of the Investigating Body Systems series (4 titles), this introduction to the nervous system covers a lot of ground. In five chapters, the book lays out what the central and peripheral nervous system are, the basics of how they work, a brief history of neuroscience, diseases or conditions that inhibit the nervous system, tips for staying healthy, and a look at where science is heading in this area of study. A decent rundown of the nervous system, best used in conjunction with more detailed resources.

Author/Illustrator biography
Glossary of key words
Index
Infographics
Table of contents
Teaching guides
Full-color photographs