10 Amazing Human Body Books for Kids of All Ages
What happens to the food we eat? Why do we have to pee? Since the human body is a mystery to kids, it’s no surprise that every child is naturally curious about it. Thankfully, there are so many great human body books for kids that the whole family can enjoy! Here are the best anatomy books for all ages.
*Note: Ages are general guidelines. However, many children read books outside of typical age ranges.
Best human body books for kids in 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade
As children become adolescents and their minds become extra curious, these books will support them through major milestones for years to come! Get ready to learn interesting anatomy words like “diaphragm” and “ventricle”.
Human Body Learning Lab: Take an Inside Tour of How Your Anatomy Works
Thanks to this amazing anatomy book, kids will have a blast learning about their bodies with all 5 senses! If you’re looking for diverse photos, colorful diagrams, and hands-on activities, Human Body Learning Lab is the best option! In addition to fun human body facts, this hands-on book has practical health tips for every organ system.
Human Body Learning Lab was written by pediatrician and home educator, Dr. Betty Choi. Parents, teachers, and kids love the simple yet engaging projects, such as the salt-dough bones, capillary action activity, vision tests, and DIY breathing spirometer.
Human Body Theater: A Non-Fiction Revue
Welcome to the Human Body Show, where your host – a skeleton – takes you on a tour of your amazing anatomy. Each organ system is its own “act”, and the skeleton puts on a new layer of costume (her body) with each chapter.
Author and illustrator, Maris Wicks, also shares health tips with non-shaming language. For example: “Sweet, greasy/fatty, and salty foods might taste great…but too much of them can be a bummer for your body.” Puberty is also normalized and discussed like every other part of the body. This graphic novel is sure to be an entertaining and effective way for kids to learn!
Human Body! Knowledge Encyclopedia
Get ready to be impressed: this human body encyclopedia has incredible, computer generated models of each organ system. Although the explanations are geared for upper elementary students, children and adults of all ages can enjoy the breathtaking images. This hardcover book is also beautiful enough to leave out on the coffee table as a conversation starter.
The Fantastic Body: What Makes You Tick & How You Get Sick
Written by pediatrician Dr. Howard Bennett, this giant book is jam-packed with kid-friendly explanations, attractive illustrations, and real clinical photographs. Kids can learn how the body works plus common medical conditions and how they are treated. For children who like “weird” and “gross” facts, interesting tidbits are sprinkled throughout the book.
With detailed information about every organ system, The Fantastic Body can be useful for kids in elementary school, middle school, and high school.
Best human body books for kids in 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade
As kids grow, it’s important to have human body books at their developmental level. These picture books have fun facts about the heart, skeleton, and other important organs.
My Five Senses Human Body Children’s Book
This is a fantastic introduction to the five senses for young children and budding readers. Kids and parents can flip through each page to learn more about each sense. The realistic, colorful illustrations include people with diverse appearances.
Hear Your Heart Human Body Children’s Book
Lub-dub, lub-dub…Can you hear your heartbeat? Do you know how fast your heart is beating? This children’s book focuses on the fascinating heart with endearing pictures and simple activities kids can try at home.
The Skeleton Inside You Human Body Children’s Book
Your skeleton has more than 200 bones, constantly growing and helping you move your body. This book answers common questions for early elementary school-aged children. It also teaches kids about cartilage, ligaments, and joints that hold bones together.
Anatomy: A Cutaway Look Inside the Human Body
This large-format book gives a modern, minimalistic tour of the human body, while still sharing accurate 1 page summaries of the major organ systems. What makes this book so special? The laser-cut organ systems give you a chance to feel the outline of the organs, blood vessels, nerves, bones, and muscles! To see each organ more clearly, place a black sheet of paper behind each laser-cut organ system.
Written by physician Dr. Jean-Claude Druvert and illustrator by his daughter, Hélène Druvert, this book is best for kids who can handle delicate pages with care.
Best human body books for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners
It’s never too early to start learning about the human body! These interactive books are a fun way to build a solid foundation.
Human Body Shine-a-Light Picture Book
Grab a flashlight and get ready for some fun! While learning cool body facts, kids will be delighted to see the organs light up. This picture book gives brief summaries about pregnancy, bones, muscles, skin, lungs, heart, brain and nerves, digestion, nutrition, kidneys, and general health. Each body part is introduced with simple, kid-friendly words.
Usborne See Inside Your Body Interactive Book for Kids
Compared to Usborne’s Look Inside Your Body , the See Inside Your Body book is slightly larger with more details. Instead of getting both books, this book can be used for a wider age range. Little hands will enjoy lifting and peeking behind 50 flaps, and older kids can enjoy mastering basic information about the human body. Scientific words, like “alveoli”, and “metacarpal” are paired with simple explanations. Note: the reproductive system is not covered in this book.
