Spring 2024

The Human Body

An Alien's Guide

  • Interest Level: Grade 2 - Grade 5
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

Take a journey inside the body—as an alien!

Hop aboard a flying saucer and travel alongside your alien guides who are on a mission to understand the wonders of human body systems. High-impact graphic art explores the circulatory system, the digestive system, the skeletal system, and more. Get a close-up view of how a healthy body works to fight invaders like viruses . . . or spaceships. A raucous graphic-format exploration of body systems with a twist.

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Interest Level Grade 2 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 3
Genre Graphic Novels, Science
Copyright 2024
Publisher Mayo Clinic Press
Imprint Mayo Clinic Press Kids
Language English
Number of Pages 48
Publication Date 2024-01-01
Text Type Informational Fiction
BISACS JUV008000, JUV015020, JUV029000
Dewey [Fic]
Dimensions 6 x 9
Lexile 570
Guided Reading Level W
Features Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Original artwork, Table of contents, and Teaching Guides

Author: Ruth Redford

Ruth Redford is a freelance editor and author based in the United Kingdom. She loves writing and researching nonfiction projects.

Illustrator: Leandro Cunha

Leandro Cunha, born in Rio de Janeiro, is an illustrator and art director. Passionate about comics and animations, he brings to life charming characters from everyday life to imaginary worlds to captivate children and adults.

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The Human Body

Take a journey inside the body—as an alien! Hop aboard a flying saucer and travel alongside your alien guides who are on a mission to understand the wonders of human body systems. High-impact graphic art explores the circulatory system, the digestive system, the… View available downloads →