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Amazing Human Body (Alysha Hodge)

Amazing Human Body (Alysha Hodge)

Amazing Human Body (Alysha Hodge) explains the wonders of how our own bodies work every single day. Young readers will discover how their hearts beat, how their lungs breathe, and how their brains help them think. The book uses simple English to explain complex systems, making science accessible and fun for everyone. It is a great way for students to learn the names of different organs and body functions. This educational book encourages children to stay healthy and stay curious about their own biology.

Lexile: 690L

Quiz

Question 1: What is the main purpose of the skeleton?

It stops the muscles from tearing.It absorbs waste from the body.It helps pump blood around the body.It gives the body structure and protects the organs.

Question 2: What connects bones to other bones?

musclesligamentsfatty tissueblood vessels

Question 3: Which statement is *true*?

All of the muscles in our bodies look the same.We are able to control all of the muscles in our bodies.We cannot control any of the muscles in our bodies.We are able to control some of the muscles in our bodies.

Question 4: How have the 10 fun facts about your body been presented?

as a series of bullet pointsas a series of short phrasesin a single paragraphas a numbered list

Question 5: Which word is closest in meaning to *swivel*?

turnrisetightenwork

Question 6: What is the base word of *activity*?

actionactiveaceact

Quiz

Question 1: Where does digestion start?

in the mouthin the stomachin the oesophagusin the small intestine

Question 2: Which is *not* a type of blood vessel?

an arterya veina plateleta capillary

Question 3: What happens to your heart when you run?

It slows down.It stops pumping blood around your body.It gets bigger.It beats faster.

Question 4: What is the purpose of the text entitled "10 Steps to Breathing"?

to show us what happens if we don't breathe properlyto teach us how to breatheto encourage us to breathe deeplyto explain what happens in our bodies when we breathe

Question 5: In the word *rebuild*, what does the prefix *re* stand for?

beforenotaroundagain

Question 6: Which words in the chapter have similar meanings?

incredible and amazingpumps and increasesenergy and healthyeat and meal

Quiz

Question 1: What is the outer layer of the skin called?

the epidermisthe mantlethe subcutaneous layerthe dermis

Question 2: What is the most common eye color?

greenhazelbluebrown

Question 3: Why has the author used the word *bald* in the title: "The Bald Facts about Hair"?

It is another word for *keratin*.It is a play on the word *bold*.It has a double meaning: to be *hairless* and *plain and simple*.It describes the fine hairs that cover our bodies.

Question 4: What type of language has the author used in the book?

humorouspoeticvery simplemainly scientific

Question 5: What does *unique* mean?

one of manythe only one of its kindthe best of its kindthe best of all

Question 6: In the chapter, what does the word *temperature* refer to?

how waterproof the skin ishow hot or cold the body ishow thick or thin the skin ishow rough or smooth the skin is

Tag(s):Amazing Facts

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