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

Question 2: What connects bones to other bones?

ligamentsfatty tissueblood 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 cannot control any of the muscles in our bodies.We are able to control all 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 numbered listas a series of bullet pointsin a single paragraph

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

workturntightenrise

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

actactiveaceaction

Quiz

Question 1: Where does digestion start?

in the oesophagusin the stomachin the mouthin the small intestine

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

a capillarya plateleta veinan artery

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

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

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

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

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

aroundagainbeforenot

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

energy and healthyeat and mealincredible and amazingpumps and increases

Quiz

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

the subcutaneous layerthe mantlethe dermisthe epidermis

Question 2: What is the most common eye color?

greenbluebrownhazel

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

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

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

mainly scientificvery simplehumorouspoetic

Question 5: What does *unique* mean?

the best of its kindthe best of allthe only one of its kindone of many

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

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

Tag(s):Amazing Facts

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