Random Body Parts: Gross Anatomy Riddles in Verse

By Leslie Bulion

Book Overview

Humorous, Shakespearean-inspired verse about body parts blends with whimsical art in this award-winning science poetry collection from Leslie Bulion.

Leslie Bulion's award-winning volume of anatomical verse begins with an invitation to solve a series of poetic riddles: "Of course you have a body, / But do you have a clue / Where all the body parts you've got are found / And what they do?"

Each poem that follows poses a puzzle in verse (with a sly wink and a nod to Shakespeare) and provides hints for uncovering the body part in question--from blood, bones, eyes, and the heart to the brain, pancreas, stomach, tongue, and more.

Sidebars throughout offer additional facts, while appended notes offer a crash course on poetic form and a few facts about the Shakespearean works that inspired the verses. Mike Lowery's playful, original art adds context along with photographs and a diagram of the human body. A truly unique nonfiction title that's ideal for cross-curricular learning

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1682631036
• ISBN13: 9781682631034
• Release Date: March 2019
• Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.4" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7