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

Question 2: What connects bones to other bones?

fatty tissueligamentsblood vesselsmuscles

Question 3: Which statement is *true*?

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

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

as a series of short phrasesas a series of bullet pointsas a numbered listin a single paragraph

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

workriseturntighten

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

aceactiveactaction

Quiz

Question 1: Where does digestion start?

in the mouthin the small intestinein the oesophagusin the stomach

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

a plateleta capillaryan arterya vein

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

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

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

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

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

notaroundbeforeagain

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

incredible and amazingeat and mealenergy and healthypumps and increases

Quiz

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

the epidermisthe subcutaneous layerthe dermisthe mantle

Question 2: What is the most common eye color?

brownhazelbluegreen

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

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

mainly scientificvery simplepoetichumorous

Question 5: What does *unique* mean?

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

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

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

Tag(s):Amazing Facts

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