Lots of Things to Know About Your Body
#4 in Lots of Things to Know About Series
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Packed with colourful illustrations and bite-sized facts, Lots of Things to Know About Your Body guides curious readers through the amazing machine they live in. From how the brain controls thoughts and movement to why skin heals itself, each double-page spread answers a child’s most common—and most surprising—questions. Interactive quizzes, quick experiments, and record-breaking body feats keep the tone lively while reinforcing key concepts in human biology and healthy living.
Discussion points
Which body fact surprised you most, and why?
How does your lifestyle support your heart and lungs?
Why is sleep as important as food and exercise?
What changes do you expect as you grow older?
Tip: Role play these questions
Attempt the book’s mini experiments together.
Compare family reaction-time results for fun competition.
Link facts to everyday routines like brushing teeth.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Respect your body
Explanation: Facts show how organs rely on good care.
Real-World Application: Choose balanced meals and regular exercise.
Example Lesson: Curiosity fuels learning
Explanation: Quizzes prompt questions and deeper research.
Real-World Application: Look up answers instead of guessing.
Example Lesson: Change is normal
Explanation: Growth chapter describes puberty without shame.
Real-World Application: Accept bodily changes and talk about them openly.
Example Lesson: Teamwork of body systems
Explanation: Systems chapter shows organs cooperating.
Real-World Application: See how cooperation matters in school projects.