What would happen if you had no bones? You might fall over flat on the
floor!
Bones are those hard parts of our bodies that make up our skeletons and
skulls, and we need them in lots of different ways. In Skulls and
Skeletons! With 25 Science Projects for Kids, readers learn about the
bones in their bodies and why we can't live without them. And bones
aren't just good for humans--many animals can't live without them! But
do all animals have bones? No, they don't! And why do fish look so much
different from birds, even though both have bones? Organisms use their
bodies in different ways to successfully live in different habitats. For
example, a bird's light bones are great for flying, but would not
support them deep in the ocean.
Skulls and Skeletons! encourages readers to learn as they compare and
contrast their own bones with those of other vertebrates. They make
working models, measure bone lengths and brain capacity, learn how to
identify skulls and bones by shape, structure, and functions, and much
more! Bones provide the framework that allow our muscles and organs to
do their jobs. They also protect important body parts, provide a place
for muscles to attach, and even make our blood. By exploring the
skeletons that make up our bodies, kids gain foundational knowledge
about how bodies work and what people can do to stay healthy.
Skulls and Skeletons! includes hands-on STEM activities and critical
thinking exercises related to anatomy and biology. Fun facts, links to
online primary sources and other supplemental material, and essential
questions encourage readers to take a deep dive inside their own bodies!
Nomad Press books integrate content with participation. Common Core
State Standards, the Next Generation Science Standards, and STEM
Education all place project-based learning as key building blocks in
education. Combining content with inquiry-based projects stimulates
learning and makes it active and alive. Nomad's unique approach
simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing them the
space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers.
