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Children's and Teen: 9 - 11 years old


Cover art for UNDER YOUR SKIN
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2007

"The older elementary set will be clamoring for this lighthearted but informative look at their own insides. (Nonfiction. 5-10)"
Covering most of the major systems (circulatory, muscular, skeletal, digestive, respiratory and nervous), this is one introduction to the human body that will find a willing and fascinated audience. Read full book review >
Cover art for EGG!
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 1993
by A.J. Wood, illustrated by Stella Stilwell

"Still, the delicately detailed art and appealing format make this an attractive additional purchase. (Nonfiction. 5-9)"
 A handsome puzzle book depicting a dozen eggs, with accordion folds that open to reveal what's inside each (ostrich, crocodile, platypus, corn snake, shark, turtle, etc.) and to show its parent and other stages (like tadpoles) and display similar animals (e.g., all five birds that lay eggs underground). Read full book review >