Mary Reina is an experienced nonfiction writer for readers in PreK through elementary school. As a mother, consumer, and part owner of a business, Mary understands the importance of wise money management and teaching children good money habits as early as possible. Her published work also covers topics such as science, earth science, history, the environment, astronomy, and prehistoric topics. Her books include A Tour of Your Respiratory System and the digital book Giant Insects. Chris Jones is a Canadian based children's illustrator. He enjoys telling stories visually, and his colorful style focuses on humor and expressiveness. Chris, graduate of the Ontario College of Art & Design (OCAD), has worked as both a graphic designer and an illustrator. His illustrations appear in several magazines and educational publications, and he also has numerous creator owned graphic novels and children's books to his credit. Chris is a member and volunteer with the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Chris is inspired by good music, good books, long walks, and generous amounts of coffee.
Gr 1-3-Cartoon characters speak directly to readers as they explore the five body systems. For example, in Nervous System, Nelly Neuron follows the path a signal travels from a finger on a hot stove to the brain and back to tell the hand to pull away in less than a second. The clever illustrations are presented in a comic-book style and include humorous elements: blood cells boarding a train representing a bloodstream with packages of waste and nutrients, a bespectacled pea working his way through the digestive system, etc. The illustrations also incorporate diagrams that identify system parts and functions, such as how tendons and ligaments work to keep joints stable and help move bones. Simple sentences above and below the image panels provide additional information in these basic and engaging introductions. (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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