Book details
Why Do I Wash My Hands? (Science in Action: Your Body)
Description
The My Body series continues with books that educate children about hygiene, exercise, and health. These books are designed to be engaging and interactive, featuring photographs, illustrations, and activities to help children understand complex concepts. Each book includes clear text, activities, detailed diagrams of body systems, a colorful design, and additional resources such as a contents page, glossary, index, and notes for parents and teachers. The series answers questions like why soap is necessary, which part of the skin is waterproof, and how germs are transmitted between people. Perfect for early elementary students, this title in the My Body series explains the importance of handwashing in a simple, straightforward manner. Labeled diagrams illustrate body parts and processes, and activities give kids a chance to explore, to test themselves, and watch how their bodies react. Notes for parents and teachers are appended.
Age
5-6
Text complexity
developing
Length
24 pages
Why to read
- Understanding Health and Hygiene: Reading 'Why Do I Wash My Hands?' provides valuable insights into the importance of handwashing as a fundamental health and hygiene practice, which is especially crucial for children to learn as they develop habits that will last a lifetime.
- Engaging Science Education: The book is part of the 'Science in Action: Your Body' series, making it a great resource for young readers to engage with scientific concepts related to their own bodies and how they interact with the world around them.
- Interactive Learning Experience: Angela Royston's book often includes interactive elements such as experiments or activities that can help solidify the concepts being taught, making the learning experience more memorable and enjoyable for children.
- Preventative Health Measures: By explaining the science behind germs and the spread of illness, this book empowers children with the knowledge they need to take preventative health measures, such as proper handwashing, to protect themselves and others from sickness.