Type of bind: Spiral-bound
Dewey Decimal Number: 612
EAN num: 9780590738767
ISBN number: 0590738763
Label: Scholastic
Manufacturer: Scholastic
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 32
Printing Date: 1996-09
Publishing house: Scholastic
Age index: Ages 9-12
Sale Popularity Level: 391460
Studio: Scholastic
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Product Description:
A detailed and straightforward very first guide to the wonders of the human body helps young readers discover how their bodies work, both inside and outside.
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For the sake of safety, I think one cannot stress to their kids enough the importance of keeping private parts covered. I cannot count how many people I know who've been molested in some way, and stats on that only increase. Certianly I was happy about the interest my kids (boy, age 3, girl, age 5) showed in learning about the inner workings of their bodies.
I was also happy that I could point out that the book also reminds us that private parts are private and stay covered. "It's important to learn about how they work, but also important only to discuss them or examine them with Mommy, or Daddy, or the doctor, but no one else." Right now my kids associate this 'privacy' with the privacy they want when going to the bathroom. As they mature, I will explain to them the intimate relationship one can have with another, which includes 'use' of 'private parts'....and they will already naturally have a sense that this intimacy is not appropriate with just anyone; certainly not with an uncle, or a stranger, or even just a casual friend. Any inappropriate touch, talk, or looking will already be uncomfortable for well-informed kids.
As far as the other information in the book, learning about our bones made my son want to dress as a skeleton for Halloween. Two thumbs up.
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As many happy readers have pointed out, this is a beautifully illustrated book which provides a wonderful introduction to children about what lies beneath their skins.
Howeevr, for those who were disappointed in the censored edition, take heart. The original version (without the 'panties') is available in English. I just bought a copy for my grandson at the gift shop of the Tate Modern Museum in London. When I got home I checked the Amazon UK site, and the same edition is available there.
So...if you're willing to pay a little extra for postage from the UK, you and your children should be able to admire this book in its original format. Well worth it, if you ask me.
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My grandson enjoyed this book I had sent to him, but his mother and I were disappointed that the book was so small. I expected it to be bigger so that small children could look at bigger pictures. Bigger overlays on bigger pages would have a much better impact on young minds.
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This book has been read over and over (and over!) by my 2 1/2 year old. It is an exceptional introduction to the human body. Most fascinating is the "see-through" section that shows front and back views of different sections of the body such as the skeletal, muscular, and circulatory systems, and every major organ. Very clever! Importantly, the figure depicted in the book is that of a small female child - kids can easily identify with this image! It provides technical/scientific information in a very user-friendly manner. I can't wait to get other books in the series. Highly recommended.
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My sons are 2 and 4 and this is one of their favorite books. It discusses so much that is mysterious to kids, and in an entertaining way. One of their favorite parts is the see-through page section. This section illustrates many body systems: the muscles, the nervous system, the circulatory system. The reproductive organs may not be shown, but how babies are conceived is handled in a very thoughtful way. My boys love to talk about how they were once inside of me!
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