How Does My Body Work? Human Body Book for Kids: Steam Experiments and Activities for Kids 8-12

This is an excellent book. It would be great to have these types of facts alongside our medical school lectures (why are we half an inch taller in the morning)! The creative activities and exercises are sure to foster interest in all the systems of the human body, with different things that would appeal to different kids, from making recipes to cool crafts to physical exercises and experiments. The explanations of topics are clear and accessible. This provides wonderful inspiration for learning through hands-on activities. I can especially see this making kids grow a new interest in science, or advancing their knowledge for those who love science. I wish I had this as a kid!

I can’t emphasize how AWESOME this book is. My 7 year old has always asked a lot of questions about the body and sometimes my explanations are too complicated… or too simple. This book hits the mark on explaining all the different organ systems in very easy to understand terms. Plus the experiments really help teach the concepts in meaningful and fun ways. By far, this the best book for anyone interested in the human body and I’d recommend it for the entire family.

It's a good book, but definitely too hard to understand for kids under 12. Got a little too much for my 4th grader (10 year old).

My eight-year-old son loves this book! I bought this for him because he loves sharing random facts daily (something he learns from school or his own 'research'). Another bonus is that his little five-year-old brother also wants me to read him this book and do experiments with his big brother. This has been a good way to learn science from home and spend some time away from electronic devices. The book is well-written with awesome illustrations.

This book teaches about cells, organs and systems in the body in a fun, easy to comprehend way. Dr LaFleur uses funny analogies to explain how the body works. Tons of experiments help reinforce learning by *doing* in addition to reading. Most of the experiments use stuff you already have around the house so there isn’t a requirement to plan ahead. This book makes a great gift for kids who are curious how our bodies work.