Why do I have a belly button? What happens to the food I eat? Why am I different from everyone else on Earth? All children want to understand how their body works, and this lively illustrated book explains it all, from what DNA is to how their heart pumps blood.
Melissa Stewart is the award-winning author of more than 180 science and nature books for children. She offers a wide range of programs for schools, libraries, nature centers, and conferences. www.melissa-stewart.com"
I am a Melissa Stewart fan...I enjoy her clear and straightforward nonfiction writing that is perfect for third graders. This book is a great addition to our human body unit, and I will definitely share some of the photographs with students.