Lungs: All about Our Respiratory System and More!
Grade 3–6—This straightforward overview of the respiratory system follows the journey of a breath through the body. Color diagrams, X-rays, and photos provide visual support, though these are not always as well labeled as one would hope (a diagram of the nasal cavity is the worst offender). The book also covers related issues such as coughing, sneezing, hiccups, and respiratory problems and diseases. The writing is concise and full of clear examples meaningful to kids, and the glossary, index, and suggestions for further reading extend the book's usefulness. More detailed than Suzanne LeVert'sThe Lungs(Benchmark, 2001) and geared to an older audience than Pamela Hill Nettleton's outstandingBreathe In, Breathe Out: Learning about Your Lungs(Picture Window, 2004), this is an excellent resource for reports.—Kathleen Kelly MacMillan, Carroll County Public Library, MDCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.