Super Skeleton
#1 in How my body works Series
on Goodreads (7)
What’s inside...
Get to grips with your bones and muscles! This title takes readers on a visual tour of the skeleton, explaining the different bones and how they fit together, how muscles work and even how skeletons can tell us many interesting things about people who lived a long time ago. Graphics show the different layers inside a bone and what a broken bone looks like through an x-ray. Fun experiments and activities include discovering what would happen to our bones without calcium and building a replica arm muscle. Following on from the successful Science Crackers series, Body Works explores the science of the Human Body. Bitesize facts and gross stories make information easy to digest. Lively and informative text is supported by clearly labelled illustrations and detailed photographs, while questions help children to relate to science and comical cartoons help them to visualize scientific facts.
Discussion points
What did you find most interesting about how the skeleton supports the human body?
How do you think having strong bones helps you in your daily activities?
Can you name a few ways we can keep our bones healthy and strong?
Why do you think the skeleton is important even though we can't see it?
How do you feel knowing that your skeleton grows with you as you grow?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate the book's content to their own body by comparing their movements with the functions of the skeleton.
Discuss the importance of nutrition and exercise for bone health, inspired by the book's themes.
Use real-life examples or simple experiments, like bending and stretching, to illustrate how bones support and facilitate movement.
Encourage drawing or building a simple skeleton model together to enhance understanding through visual and hands-on activities.
Praise your child’s insights and curiosity to foster a positive attitude towards learning more about their own body and health.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Human Anatomy
Explanation: Super Skeleton offers an engaging exploration of the human skeletal system, highlighting the structure and function of bones.
Real-World Application: Children will appreciate the importance of nutrition and physical activity in maintaining healthy bones.
Example Lesson: Scientific Inquiry
Explanation: Through interactive diagrams and activities, the book encourages children to discover and learn scientific facts on their own.
Real-World Application: Cultivates curiosity and critical thinking skills, empowering children to explore and question the world around them.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: The story shows characters working together to assemble a skeleton, demonstrating the significance of collaborating to solve problems.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of cooperating with others in group activities at school or in sports.
Example Lesson: Responsibility and Care
Explanation: Characters in the book take responsibility for maintaining and caring for the skeleton parts, teaching the importance of stewardship.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by taking responsibility for their toys, pets, or their own personal belongings.
Example Lesson: Resilience and Perseverance
Explanation: As characters encounter challenges and setbacks while learning about the skeleton, they demonstrate resilience and perseverance.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to persist in their endeavors despite difficulties, whether in academics, sports, or personal goals.