Unsolved Questions About the Human Body

by Myra Faye Turner

Overview

Why do we yawn? Are left-handed people more creative? Why do we have fingerprints? When it comes to our bodies, there are a whole lot of questions we’re still trying to answer. Get ready to explore the unknown and discover how scientists are working to solve the mysteries of the human body.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781669002604
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2023
Series:	Unsolved Science
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	670L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Myra Faye Turner is a New Orleans-based poet and author. She has written for grownups, but prefers writing for young readers. She has written two dozen nonfiction books for children and young adults, covering diverse topics like politics, the Apollo moon landing, edible insects, and U.S. history. When she’s not writing, she spends her days reading, napping, and drinking coffee.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Amazing Human Body 4

Chapter 1 Why Do We Laugh? 6

Chapter 2 Why Do We Dream? 10

Chapter 3 Why Do We Yawn? 14

Chapter 4 Are Left-Handed People More Creative? 18

Chapter 5 Why Do We Have Different Blood Types? 22

Chapter 6 Why Do We Have Fingerprints? 26

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

About the Author 32

Interviews

Cross-curricular science content presented in high-interest format;

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2023

Gr 4–6—Science is all about answering questions, and this series looks at ongoing investigations. Each book introduces readers to its theme and includes a reminder of the scientific method. The text then covers what scientists have already learned as well as current explorations. Captioned images and text boxes add even more information about plate tectonics, black holes, or the panspermia theory. Sidebars take readers to hydrothermal vents and on the search for a Goldilocks planet. Back matter includes a glossary and suggested books and websites for more exploration. VERDICT A great way to add current inquiry topics to your collection and perfect for students who never run out of questions.

School Library Journal

Science is all about answering questions, and this series looks at ongoing investigations. Each book introduces readers to its theme and includes a reminder of the scientific method. The text then covers what scientists have already learned as well as current explorations. Captioned images and text boxes add even more information about plate tectonics, black holes, or the panspermia theory. Sidebars take readers to hydrothermal vents and on the search for a Goldilocks planet. Back matter includes a glossary and suggested books and websites for more exploration. VERDICT A great way to add current inquiry topics to your collection and perfect for students who never run out of questions.

School Library Resources - Suzanne Costner