The 12 Systems of the Body: Adventure Series Book Set introduces 12 systems of the human body to build a foundation for human anatomy. Together, the Adventure Series workbooks will review the following systems: the five senses, the skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, digestive, immune systems, and more through compelling comics and engaging activities that will make learning fun
The Five Senses: Fangs of Philosophy – Adventure 1
Explore the wonder of your amazing Five Senses! This sense-ational book takes readers to Ancient Greece, where they meet Aristotle and learn the anatomy behind the Five Senses. Through an artful combination of hands-on learning, storytelling, world cultures, and activities, your kids will start their journey of self-discovery and understanding what they are made of.
Inside Adventure 1, you will find five senses activities for kids that include experiments, crafts, comics, word games, recipes, and more!
The Skeletal System: Bone Voyage – Adventure 2
This bone-chilling adventure takes readers to 1920’s Russia, where they meet the famous Russian-American scientist Alexander Maximov, and learn the anatomy of the Skeletal System. Through an artful combination of hands-on learning, storytelling, world cultures, and activities, your kids will continue on their journey of self-discovery and understanding of what they are made of. Inside Adventure 2, you will find fun Skeletal System activities for kids that include experiments, crafts, comics, word games, recipes, and more!
The Circulatory System: Zen is mightier than the Sword – Adventure 3
Join this book for Adventure 3, as we get to the heart of the matter…. with the Circulatory System! Travel to China and meet the mighty warrior monk Tianyaun, who knew that mastering the mind sets the foundation for building a strong body. Through an artful combination of hands-on learning, storytelling, world cultures, and activities, your kids will expand their journey of self-discovery and understanding of what they are made of. Inside Adventure 3, you will find fun Circulatory System activities for kids that include experiments, crafts, comics, word games, recipes, and more!
The Renal System: You’ve got to be Kidney! Adventure 4
The next book has Adventure 4, as we dive into the wonders of your Renal System, also known as your Urinary System. Travel to Ancient Assyria in Northern Iraq, meet Queen Sammu-Ramat, and learn how this important system filters waste to keep you healthy! Through an artful combination of hands-on learning, storytelling, world cultures, and activities, your kids will continue on their journey of self-discovery and understanding of what they are made of. Inside Adventure 4, you will find fun Renal System activities for kids that include experiments, crafts, comics, word games, recipes, and more!
The Digestive System: Hard to Stomach – Adventure 5
Join the journey as we gas up for knowledge on the Digestive System! Travel to Ancient Japan and meet Tokugawa Ieyasu of the Tokugawa shogunate (dynasty), as we digest information on how the body turns food into the nutrients it needs.Through an artful combination of hands-on learning, storytelling, world cultures, and activities, your kids will continue on their journey of self-discovery and understanding of what they are made of. Inside Adventure 5, you will find fun Digestive System activities for kids that include experiments, crafts, comics, word games, recipes, and more!
The Immune System: The Blights of Camelot – Adventure 6
Join the series in Adventure 6, as we learn about the Immune System! Travel to Arthurian England and meet King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, who learn how to take care of their bodies from invisible forces like bacteria and viruses. Through an artful combination of hands-on learning, storytelling, world cultures, and activities, your kids will continue on their journey of self-discovery and understanding of what they are made of. Inside Adventure 6, you will find fun Immune System activities for kids that include experiments, crafts, comics, word games, recipes, and more!
The Muscular System: Fleur-de-Wheee! Adventure 7
Get ready to learn the wonders of the Muscular System! Stretch your imagination and strengthen your knowledge, as we travel to 1850’s Paris, France. Meet Jules Leotard, a famous acrobatic performer, who knew that to master the art of performing, he first had to master his body! Through an artful combination of hands-on learning, storytelling, world cultures, and activities, your kids will continue on their journey of self-discovery and understanding of what they are made of. Inside Adventure 7, you will find fun Muscular System activities for kids that include experiments, crafts, comics, word games, recipes, and more!
The Endocrine System: Grand Slam! Adventure 8
This book teaches all about the Endocrine System! Travel to 1950’s Cuba and meet the baseball team The Sabuesos, who learn the importance of how to work together – just as your Endocrine System does to regulate, control, and coordinate your bodily functions! Through an artful combination of hands-on learning, storytelling, world cultures, and activities, your kids will continue on their journey of self-discovery and understanding of what they are made of. Inside Adventure 8, you will find fun Endocrine System activities for kids that include experiments, crafts, comics, word games, recipes, and more!
The Respiratory System: Live Lung and Prosper – Adventure 9
Join us in Adventure 9, as you inhale knowledge on the Respiratory System! Travel to Kenya aboard the spaceship USS Wangari, as we learn how the world around us helps us to breathe easy. Through an artful combination of hands-on learning, storytelling, world cultures, and activities, your kids will continue on their journey of self-discovery and understanding of what they are made of. Inside Adventure 9, you will find fun Respiratory System activities for kids that include experiments, crafts, comics, word games, recipes, and more!
The Lymphatic System: Lymphin’ Large – Adventure 10
Get in the flow of knowledge with good to node information on the Lymphatic System! Join us on an adventure to 15th Century Tenochitlan (Mexico) and meet Montezuma, who learns that his city’s infrastructure resembles that of the Lymphatic System by filtering waste, maintaining fluid levels, and acts as a line of defense!Through an artful combination of hands-on learning, storytelling, world cultures, and activities, your kids will continue on their journey of self-discovery and understanding of what they are made of. Inside Adventure 10, you will find fun Lymphatic System activities for kids that include experiments, crafts, comics, word games, recipes, and more!
The Nervous System: Keep Calm and Neuron – Adventure 11
Get ready to get brainyas as we learn the wonders of the Nervous System in this book! Through an artful combination of hands-on learning, storytelling, world cultures, and activities, your kids will continue on their journey of self-discovery and understanding of what they are made of. Inside Adventure 11, you will find fun Nervous System activities for kids that include experiments, crafts, comics, word games, recipes, and more!
The Integumentary System: If I Could Derm Back Time – Adventure 12
Join this adventure for a hair-raising journey as we learn about the Integumentary System (skin, hair, and nails). Through an artful combination of hands-on learning, storytelling, world cultures, and activities, your kids will continue on their journey of self-discovery and understanding of what they are made of. Inside Adventure 12, you will find fun Integumentary System activities for kids that include experiments, crafts, comics, word games, recipes, and more!
Evaluation comments:
“I like that each book explores the systems using a graphic novel (comic strip) story, history, science, activities and worksheets. Children will learn in a fun way and become more confident in their knowledge.”
“These are thorough, well made, educational and age appropriate.”
“The books are developmentally appropriate, fun to read, colorful and have activities throughout to help the child use their new knowledge through games, drawing, puzzles, and much more.”
“This is not a boring textbook- it is very educational and fun.”
“The books are filled with facts, fun activities and will be a great supplement to what the children are learning in school or a wonderful home school addition.”
