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48 pp.
| Peachtree |
March, 2015 |
TradeISBN 978-1-56145-737-3$14.95
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Mike Lowery.
Various poetic forms take readers on a funny and quirky tour of human anatomy, starting with the stomach and ending with complaints from some often-ignored organs such as the gallbladder. Sidebars contain more straightforward scientific information; humorous cartoons and some color micrographs are included. Appended "Poetry Notes" explain connections to Shakespeare's works and many of the poetic forms. Reading list, websites. Glos.