Heart and Soul
As Valentine’s Day approaches, let’s explore what makes our hearts go pitter-patter with these books featuring various aspects of human anatomy.
Superbugs Strike Back: When Antibiotics Fail by Connie Goldsmith
For a long time we thought we had infectious diseases licked. But now we’re not so sure. What happens when bacteria become resistant to antibiotics? Goldsmith explores the science of superbugs in a accessible style that will make readers take notice.
Will Puberty Last My Whole Life? REAL Answers to REAL Questions From Preteens About Body Changes, Sex, and Other Growing-Up Stuff by Julie Metzger, RN, Robert Lehman, and Lia Cerizo
Nurse Julie Metzger answers the questions many preteen boys and girls have about their bodies.
Guy Stuff The Body Book for Boys by Cara Natterson and Micah Player
Advice, tips, and facts from a pediatrician fill this book specifically for boys.
Guts by Raina Telgemeier
Here is another heartfelt graphic novel-memoir from Raina Telgemeier. Dealing with a sensitive stomach, anxiety, and panic attacks, the author shares many mental and physical health issues middle-grade students face.
Human Body Theater: A Nonfiction Revue by Maris Wicks
This nonfiction, graphic novel presents a human anatomy lesson in a fun, humor-filled way.
Science Comic: The Brain – The Ultimate Thinking Machine by Tory Woollcott and Alex Graudins
Another in this popular graphic novel series that focuses on science topics. Readers will explore the ultimate thinking machine – our own brain! How our brains evolved, how our brain controls our senses, how we remember things, and more.
Human Cloning by Kristi Lew
This title for older readers explores the use of cloning and the depiction of human cloning in science fiction.
Future Humans: Hows-Whys-Tech-Medicine-Human Enhancement-Genetics-Wrongs-Rights-Playing God- Who Wants to Live Forever? – Science vs Morality by Tom Jackson
What does it mean to be human? Perhaps the future will force us to rethink our answer. Readers will explore artificial intelligence and deep questions on immortality and human potential.
Body 2.0: The Engineering Revolution in Medicine by Sara Latta
Discover the science of biomedical engineering and cutting edge research. This book for teens will inspire future medical professionals.
Illumanatomy by Carnovsy, written by Kate Davies
This book gives readers a chance to use three different lenses to view human anatomy. Readers can use the red lens to reveal the human skeleton, the green to look at muscles, and the blue to examine organs with x-rays. A unique way to understand what’s under our skin!
Florence Nightingale: The Courageous Life of the Legendary Nurse by Catherine Reef
It’s hard to discuss the human body without examining the life of the legendary nurse, Florence Nightingale. Reef’s biography will inspire future nurses and doctors.
Human Movement: How the Body Walks, Runs, Jumps, and Kicks by Carla Mooney and Samuel Carbaugh
Mooney’s book delves into how our bodies work when we play sports, dance, and walk. This is a great addition to science and sports collections.
Random Body Parts: Gross Anatomy Riddles in Verse by Leslie Bulion and Mike Lowery
With puzzles and fun verse, Leslie Bulion introduces human anatomy to middle-grade readers. Try this one during poetry month!
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Nancy Castaldo has written books about our planet for over 20 years including, THE STORY OF SEEDS, which earned the Green Earth Book Award, Junior Library Guild Selection, and other honors. Nancy’s research has taken her all over the world from the Galapagos to Russia. She strives to inform, inspire, and empower her readers. Nancy also serves as the Regional Advisor of the Eastern NY SCBWI region. Her 2018 multi-starred title is BACK FROM THE BRINK: Saving Animals from Extinction. Visit her at www.nancycastaldo.com.
Patricia Newman writes middle-grade nonfiction that empowers young readers to act on behalf of the environment and their communities. The Sibert Honor author of Sea Otter Heroes, Newman has also received an NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award for Eavesdropping on Elephants, and a Green Earth Book Award for Plastic, Ahoy! Her books have received starred reviews, been honored as Junior Library Guild Selections, and included on Bank Street College’s Best Books lists. During author visits, she demonstrates how young readers can use writing to be the voice of change. Visit her at www.patriciamnewman.com.