BookLife ISBN 9781786371713 £12.99
This book is part of a series called ‘Journey through the human body’ and is published by an international educational publisher called BookLife, based in the UK. Each of the titles focuses on a specific system within the body and explains its purpose and function in fairly straightforward language. The text is aimed at schools especially lower KS2 pupils; it is clear, concise and has a basic glossary. Terms that are explained as part of the main text do not appear in the glossary but they are included in the index at the back of the book. The illustrations are a mix of photographs and drawings, with clear representations of the systems within the body. I particularly like the way that the information is laid out in a logical and easily understandable way. A very helpful aspect for revision is the inclusion of a test page in which ten basic questions are asked (with the answers being available at the bottom of the page, but upside down). This is very obviously a school text, but it definitely ticks the boxes that you would want to find if buying new stock. The publisher’s catalogue is well worth a look for some very current topics. Age range: Lower KS2.
Margaret Pemberton, School Library Adviser