My Very Important Human Body Encyclopedia: For Little Learners Who Want to Know About Their Bodies

by D.K. Publishing

This exciting introduction to the human body is brimming with super senses, marvellous medicine, and record-breaking feats.

The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. My Very Important Human Body is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9 year olds with a unique approach to the human body. Little learners can easily digest scientific information with this breakdown of how our bodies work and all the complex mechanisms that are inside us.

Full of fun facts, colourful illustrations, and games that will keep them entertained, this children's encyclopedia is filled with age-appropriate knowledge on a range of topics that support the curriculum. Get ready for a scientific adventure and investigate the ins and outs of the human body from the top of your head to the tips of your toes!

This human body encyclopedia for children

- Fun facts about bones, blood, body bugs, amazing medical moments, and more!
- An inclusive approach, with disabilities, neurodiversity, and physical differences represented throughout the book.
- Chapters focusing on anatomical journeys around the body, skeletal framework, body parts and system, the senses, common health problems, and healthy living.
- Colourful illustrations which go alongside fascinating information about the body.

This bumper book for little learners that's bursting with facts about what goes on in our insides. Follow your food on a journey through the body. Discover what's going on when you cough and sneeze. Learn about incredible, life-changing medical discoveries from ancient history to the present day. Marvel at record-breaking human bodies, and see how animals compare!

More in the series

My Very Important Human Body Encyclopedia is part of the educational My Very Important Encyclopedia series. Complete the collection and nurture your child's curiosity with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures, teach them about different species with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals, or let them walk with dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs.

226 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 3, 2023

About the author

Dorling Kindersley (DK) is a British multinational publishing company specializing in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 62 languages. It is part of Penguin Random House, a consumer publishing company jointly owned by Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA and Pearson PLC. Bertelsmann owns 53% of the company and Pearson owns 47%.

Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides), arts and crafts, business, history, cooking, gaming, gardening, health and fitness, natural history, parenting, science and reference. They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe. DK has offices in New York, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto and Melbourne.

Source: Wikipedia.

Reviews

[Elvina Zafril · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Very Important Human Body Encyclopedia by DK is an engaging and visually captivating book that introduces young readers to the amazing functions of the human body. Aimed at children aged 5 to 9. The book uses clear, age appropriate language and bright, colorful illustrations to make learning fun and accessible. Each section explores different parts and systems of the body like the brain, heart, muscles and senses. It breaks down complex ideas into simple explanations that kids can easily understand. The bite sized facts, questions and labeled diagrams keep young readers interested while also helping them remember key information.

What truly sets this book apart is how interactive and visually stimulating it is, making it perfect not only for independent reading but also for shared learning at home or in classrooms. Whether your child is just beginning to ask questions about how their body works or already has a strong curiosity about science, this book is a fantastic resource that supports both learning and fun.

Overall, My Very Important Human Body Encyclopedia is a delightful and educational tool that I highly recommend to parents, teachers, and young learners alike.

[Hwee Goh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Here’s a big book for our littlest readers : DK’s “My Very Important” series breaks down a topic into many illustrated sections, set out thematically to help the young reader sequence from one to one to the next.

In Human Body, we learn the very basics of human biology, including the structure as well as the musculoskeletal, endocrine, lymphatic systems etc.

What are genes? Have you heard of jumping genes? 🫨 It happened when the colours of corn changed over a generation and an American scientist discovered this happens in humans too!

I love that this book also builds up how what we are physically could also reflect our personality. Afterall, we communicate with body language and facial expressions and voice, don’t we?

Foods and exercise, sleep, the body’s defences, etc — such a fun, comprehensive study for our 5-7 (younger if you read together with them!) and I always say science is always first experienced, before we actually go to school for it.

📚: @times.reads

[Bryanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Its a cute book for teaching children about what their bodies do and why. Very useful and easy to understand text although some words might be hard to say since they are body terms.