Human Body Detectives | Review and Giveaway
September 4, 2009 by admin - Jennifer
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The idea for the Human Body Detectives (HBD) audiobook and workbook series came about when I realized that if kids understand how the food they eat plays a direct role in how their bodies function, they will be more inclined to make healthy food choices.
As a naturopathic doctor and a mother, I continually search for books and resources that provide healthy eating tips and encourage parents to make healthy food choices for kids, and more importantly, encourage kids to make healthy food and lifestyle choices for themselves. I discovered there were very few books out there promoting kids’ health in a fun way, and none designed to teach kids about health by focusing on the specific body systems.
My daughter who is in 5th grade in homeschool this year loved learning about the digestive system. She has been learning about each system of the body toward the end of 4th and the beginning of his year, so when I was asked to review the Human Body Detectives I was thrilled as it was one I hadn’t covered yet.
This activity-filled workbook complements the educational adventure audio story, The Lucky Escape. The audio story and activity workbook are geared to serve as a tool for families, teachers and parents of home-schooled children, to supplement science current and/or health curricula and share knowledge about the digestive system.
• Learn more about the digestive system
• Puzzles, games and more that “bring the story to life!”
• Great for elementary aged children
She loved learning the facts and has even gone as far as sharing that with her younger sister. As she was doing her work she also taught her and it was so great to see that. She even rewarded her with a sticker of the little baby that comes with the book. I personally think that this was a great way to teach her about the digestive system, she seemed more into learning with an audio story and workbook than me talking to her about it. I loved using this as a teaching tool and my daughter loved it.
I have an extra Human Body Detectives workbook which, comes with the audio CD, to giveaway to one Dirty Shirt reader so they can share it with their child. If you would like to win it please see rules below…
Giveaway
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This giveaway will run through midnight on September 18, with winner being announced the morning of September 19. Winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries and notified via email. Winner will have 48 hours to contact me before another winner is chosen. Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.
I would give this to my daughter who plans to homeschool her children. Thanks for the giveaway.
This would be perfect for my 2 nieces, Emma 10 & Annabelle 6 so I would definately give this to their mom to share with them. Their mom has alway’s struggled with her weight and she also just had the lapband surgical procedure done to help her lose weight so this would be good for all of them. Thank you for the opportunity!
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I will use this book with my 10 year old, who coincidentally will be studying the digestive system in school this year.
I would use this with my son. Thanks for the chance.
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I’ll be unisng this book with my little nephews… ages 06, 07 and 09.
I have 3 grandsons, ages 8, 9, and 10 who I would use this workbook with. I think they would love it.
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I would use it with my son, who is 7 years old and loves to read and learn new things.
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I would use this with both of my sons but mostly my oldest because all he ever wants is candy and we are constantly explaining that it is not good for his body.
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I would use this in an elementary school.
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I’d love to use this with my daughter!
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I’d use this with my whole family.
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I think I would use this for myself. I love learning new things.
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This would be most educational for my grandson. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.
i will use this with my boys
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my son would love this!
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I have a son going into the 5th grade who is really interested in this topic so this would be educational & fun for him.
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Very cool! I would use this with the youth enrolled in our county’s 4-H programs… this is perfect for a few of the clubs in particular that do a lot with nutrition and fitness!
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I have a 9 & 10 year old grandkids who could use this-interesting
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I’d use this with my son.
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I would use this with my son who is so interested in how the body works!
I will use it with my son. I’d save it for a couple of years, since he’s only 5 right now, but I like having materials stockpiled!
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my daughter would love this – she is in 2nd grade but i think it would be a lot of fun going over this with her
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Thanks for the chance to win this! What a great giveaway. I would use this with my 2 boys. They are alway doing extra credit and this would be a fun one.
with my 9 year old twins!
With my daughter!
With my neice!
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We are a homeschooling family, so I’d use this for all of my kids for school! So neat!
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I would give this to my nephew
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for my niece