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The Human Body: An Alien's Guide Paperback – January 2, 2024

by Ruth Redford (Author), Leandro Cunha (Illustrator)
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 7 ratings
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Take a journey inside the body—as an alien!

Hop aboard a flying saucer and travel alongside your alien guides who are on a mission to understand the wonders of human body systems. High-impact graphic art explores the circulatory system, the digestive system, the skeletal system, and more.

Lively text introduces concepts such as what the body is made of and how it responds to stimuli such as broken bones, burns, and illnesses. From major organs to types of blood cells, story-driven text delivers expert-reviewed nonfiction information about the amazing human body and how it works to stay healthy. Get a close-up view of how a healthy body works to fight invaders like viruses. . .or spaceships.

A raucous graphic-format exploration of body systems with a twist.

Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.
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    8 - 9 years
  2. Print length
    48 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 4
  5. Lexile measure
    GN570L
  6. Dimensions
    5.8 x 0.4 x 8.8 inches
  7. Publisher
    Mayo Clinic Press Kids
  8. Publication date
    January 2, 2024
  9. ISBN-13
    979-8887701462
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About the Author

Ruth Redford is a freelance editor and author based in the United Kingdom. She loves writing and researching non-fiction projects.  

Leandro Cunha, born in Rio de Janeiro, is an illustrator and art director. Passionate about comics and animations, he brings to life charming characters from everyday life to imaginary worlds to captivate children and adults.
 

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BRQTFT99
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mayo Clinic Press Kids (January 2, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8887701462
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 9 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ GN570L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.8 x 0.4 x 8.8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 7 ratings

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3.9 out of 5 stars
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This body book is awesome for my son. He loves comics like Dog Man right now. And this is set up in a comic style. It's great for kids who are curious about the body, but you don’t want them to learn about certain things. (You know.) They can learn the basics about different systems of the body in a fun way. It does have quite a few words and quote bubbles, definitely for a slightly older kid (mine is 8).
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Oleksii
5.0 out of 5 stars It’s brilliant
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2024
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My child loves it. It’s perfect for a kid who needs fun visual stimulation for learning
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Booksy.Tx.Ana
4.0 out of 5 stars Great kids book
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024
This body book is awesome for my son. He loves comics like Dog Man right now. And this is set up in a comic style. It's great for kids who are curious about the body, but you don’t want them to learn about certain things. (You know.) They can learn the basics about different systems of the body in a fun way. It does have quite a few words and quote bubbles, definitely for a slightly older kid (mine is 8).
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great kids book
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024
This body book is awesome for my son. He loves comics like Dog Man right now. And this is set up in a comic style. It's great for kids who are curious about the body, but you don’t want them to learn about certain things. (You know.) They can learn the basics about different systems of the body in a fun way. It does have quite a few words and quote bubbles, definitely for a slightly older kid (mine is 8).
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4.0 out of 5 stars Graphic novel style non-fiction
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024
This guide is written from the perspective of aliens discovering the human body. There are two aliens. One has 3 eyes, 4 arms, and the stereotypical teardrop shaped head, and the other has just one eye and octopus-style tentacles. These two join the reader as we learn more about the human body.

The graphics are comic book style with panels of text and angled lines separating images. In some places, it looks as though the aliens are reading a textbook and showing us the information. The text is mostly presented in comic book style boxes and bubbles and in all caps. I don't like the all caps writing, especially sans serif. I find it hard to read. The pages are also pretty cluttered, with abundant text, cartoon body images, and alien antics vying for space.

This book would appeal to children, especially boys, who want to learn more about the human body in a silly way.

Thank you NetGalley for the eARC.
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Amy Mucci
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and informative graphic novel!
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024
There is SO much to learn about the human body. Where to start?!

Lucky for us, two very knowledgeable and adventurous aliens (Zog and Zag) can teach us in a fun and engaging way!

This graphic novel explores all different systems of the body, like the skeletal, muscular, nervous system and more. The dialogue between the two aliens is quite funny too, so it makes it memorable and enjoyable to read.
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Amy Mucci
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and informative graphic novel!
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024
There is SO much to learn about the human body. Where to start?!

Lucky for us, two very knowledgeable and adventurous aliens (Zog and Zag) can teach us in a fun and engaging way!

This graphic novel explores all different systems of the body, like the skeletal, muscular, nervous system and more. The dialogue between the two aliens is quite funny too, so it makes it memorable and enjoyable to read.
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Jenna
5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2024
Phenomenal! Absolutely phenomenal! My boys are going to love this book. There is so much to learn and the format of learning is so fun. This reminds me of one of my favorite Magic School Bus episodes with aliens instead and it works! The author has created an instant addition to our human body studies.

Also, I love a good index and glossary!
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