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Books and Things About the Body for Children
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Learning Resources Pretend & Play¿ Doctor SetLearning Resources Pretend & Play¿ Doctor Set
Buy new: $18.65
No, it's not a book but it made it on my list of good things. This is a wonderful Doctor kit that my daughter has been playing with for a year now. It has better variety than other kits and the case is large enough so everything fits. It's very educational and fun.
From Head to Toe: The Amazing Human Body and How It WorksFrom Head to Toe: The Amazing Human Body and How It Works by Barbara Seuling
Buy used from: $34.29
Fun and educational book. Cool illustrations except for the heart--it looks like a valentine. Includes simple experiments.
Germs Make Me Sick! (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Reading Rainbow book)Germs Make Me Sick! (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Reading Rainbow book) by Melvin Berger
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $0.01
It Taught ME what viruses look like.
First Human Body Encyclopedia (Dk First Reference Series)First Human Body Encyclopedia (Dk First Reference Series) by DK Publishing
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $9.30
My 5 year old wants to be a doctor when she grows up. She can't get enough of this book! It's her favorite. I recommend Kaplan's medical kit found online but not on Amazon for a lot of doctor fun!
Amazing You: Getting Smart About Your Private PartsAmazing You: Getting Smart About Your Private Parts by Gail Saltz
Buy new: $10.87 / Used from: $0.90
Wonderful first book about the facts of life--not for conservative parents though.
WASH YOUR HANDS! (Little Princess Books)WASH YOUR HANDS! (Little Princess Books) by Tony Ross
Buy new: $4.95 / Used from: $1.78
It's about germs and nasties--it's a cute little book.
A Drop of Blood (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)A Drop of Blood (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) by Paul Showers
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $1.68
Learn about red, white blood cells and how scabs form.
My Bodyworks: Songs About Your Bones, Muscles, Heart And More!My Bodyworks: Songs About Your Bones, Muscles, Heart And More! by Jane Schoenberg
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $0.01
We love the songs on the CD! It's great music that's educational. The lyrics in the book are good to read on their own.
Everyone Poops (My Body Science)Everyone Poops (My Body Science) by Taro Gomi
Buy new: $10.04 / Used from: $1.63
If it eats--it poops. It's normal. I wish this book had been around when I was a kid.
Operation Rescue UnitOperation Rescue Unit
Buy new: $39.99
I gave this to my daughter for Christmas 2007. She's really enjoying it. I don't mind playing it with her. It folds up into a nice doctor "case". It's really improving her hand eye coordination quickly--other than that it's not educational...just fun.
The Skeleton Inside You (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)The Skeleton Inside You (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) by Philip Balestrino
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $0.01
Most of these "Let's Read and Find Out Science 2" have been very enjoyable for my 4 year old--especially this one.
Why I Sneeze, Shiver, Hiccup, & Yawn (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)Why I Sneeze, Shiver, Hiccup, & Yawn (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) by Melvin Berger
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $1.08
It's all about nerves.
I Wonder Why I Blink: And Other Questions About My BodyI Wonder Why I Blink: And Other Questions About My Body by Brigid Avison
Buy new: $6.95 / Used from: $0.01
A lot of good information.
It's Time to Call 911: What to Do in an EmergencyIt's Time to Call 911: What to Do in an Emergency by Inc. Penton Overseas
Buy used from: $3.98
Very important book for preschoolers!
The Magic School Bus - Human BodyThe Magic School Bus - Human Body
Buy used from: $7.60
My daughter loved this.
What Happens to a Hamburger? (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)What Happens to a Hamburger? (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) by Paul Showers
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $2.38
This includes photos as well as illustrations. Digestion is so much fun.
The Gas We Pass: The Story of FartsThe Gas We Pass: The Story of Farts by Shinta Cho
Buy new: $10.04 / Used from: $0.01
Isn't it nice to let loose?!!!! Everyone else does.
The Magic School Bus Inside the Human BodyThe Magic School Bus Inside the Human Body by Joanna Cole
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $0.01
Encyclopedia of the Human BodyEncyclopedia of the Human Body
Buy used from: $25.00
Fun to look at the photos and helps mom explain things she wants to know already.
Bill Nye the Science Guy: Human Body [VHS]Bill Nye the Science Guy: Human Body [VHS]
Buy used from: $8.71
Advanced but my 4 year old liked it anyway.
The Magic School Bus Explores the SensesThe Magic School Bus Explores the Senses by Joanna Cole
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $0.01
This is a bit complicated for young children but taken in small doses my 4 year old really likes it.
Hear Your Heart (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)Hear Your Heart (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) by Paul Showers
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $0.68
A little advanced for my 4 year old doctor wannabe.
Me and My Amazing BodyMe and My Amazing Body by Joan Sweeney
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $1.94
Good book for introductions to important organs of the body.
Sleep Is for Everyone (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1)Sleep Is for Everyone (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1) by Paul Showers
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $0.01
Have a Nice DNA (Enjoy Your Cells, 3)Have a Nice DNA (Enjoy Your Cells, 3) by Frances R. Balkwill
Buy new: $9.95 / Used from: $7.80
I haven't read this one yet but sounds very interesting.
Gene Machines (Enjoy Your Cells, 4)Gene Machines (Enjoy Your Cells, 4) by Frances R. Balkwill
Buy new: $9.95 / Used from: $7.27
I want to read this.