Pathfinder for Skeletal and Muscle Systems
(3rd Grade Science Competency Goal 4)

Books	Keywords Phrases	Dewey Decimal Numbers	Videos/DVDs	Websites	People/Places

Balestrino, Philip. The skeleton inside you. New York : HarperTrophy, 1989.
Summary: An introduction to the human skeletal system, explaining how the 206 bones of the skeleton join together, how they grow, how they help make blood, what happens when they break, and how they mend.
Reading Level: 2.7
Call Number 611 BAL

Domnauer, Teresa A. The skeletal system. North Mankato, MN : Smart Apple Media, c2004.
Summary: An introduction to the human skeletal system.
Reading Level: 4.5
Call Number 611 DOM

DeGezelle, Terri, Your bones. Mankato, Minn. : Bridgestone Books, c2002.
Summary: Introduces bones, their makeup and function, bone diseases, and how to keep bones healthy.
Reading Level: 3.3
Call Number 612.7 DEG

Gray, Susan Heinrichs. The skeletal system. Chanhassen, Minn. : Child's World, 2004.
Summary: Describes the unique characteristics and functions of the skeletal system.
Reading Level: 4.5
Call Number 612.7 GRA

Gray, Susan Heinrichs. The muscular system. Chanhassen, Minn. : Child's World, c2004.
Summary: Describes the muscular system in humans, and how it functions.
Reading Level: 4.6
Call Number 612.7 GRA

Macnair, Patricia Ann, Movers & shapers : bones, muscles, and joints. Boston : Kingfisher, 2004.
Summary: Presents a colorful look at the bones, muscles, and joints of the human body. Each section shows real-life photographs, x-rays, and diagrams of the body part with interesting facts about its function.
Reading Level: 5.3
Call Number 612.7 MAC

Royston, Angela. Why do bones break? : and other questions about movement. Chicago, Ill. : Heinemann Library, c2003.
Summary: Answers common questions about bones and muscles.
Reading Level: 5.4
Call Number 612.7 ROY

Simon, Seymour. Bones : our skeletal system. New York : Morrow Junior Books, 1998.
Summary: Describes the skeletal system and outlines the many important roles that bones play in the healthy functioning of the human body.
Reading Level: 3.9
Call Number 612.7 SIM

Simon, Seymour. Muscles : our muscular system. New York : Morrow Junior Books, 1998.
Summary: Describes the nature and work of muscles, the different kinds, and the effects of exercise and other activities on them.
Reading Level: 4.9
Call Number 612.7 SIM

Royston, Angela. Get some exercise!. Chicago, Ill. : Heinemann Library, c2003.
Summary: Stresses the importance and the fun of exercise and describes some of the different kinds of exercise.
Reading Level: 3.9
Call Number 613.7 ROY

Royston, Angela. A healthy body. Chicago, Ill. : Heinemann Library, c2000.
Summary: Explains the importance of exercise in maintaining good health and the roles of muscles, joints, heart, and lungs in this process.
Reading Level: 3.5
Call Number 613.7 ROY

Fiction

Zonta, Pat. Jessica's x-ray. Buffalo, N.Y. : Firefly Books, 2002.
Summary: When Jessica breaks her arm she experiences many things at the hospital including her own x-ray, and she examines six other x-rays of real bones and muscles.
Reading Level: 3.8
Call Number E ZON

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Bones
Skeleton
Muscles

611, 612.7, 613.7

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Fabian, Rhonda. All about bones & muscles. Wynnewood, PA : Schlessinger Media, 2006.
Summary: An introduction to the skeletal and muscular systems of the human body.
Call Number DVD 612.7 ALL

Your Multitalented Muscles - Kids Health for Kids from the Nemours Foundation - Division of Health and Prevention Services

The Big Story on Bones - Kids Health for Kids from the Nemours Foundation - Division of Health and Prevention Services

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Poe Center for Health Education
224 Sunnybrook Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27610
919-231-4315

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