The Story of Bones and Muscles — The Science of Our Body Nature Picture Book
What makes bones and muscles so amazing?
We can stand, walk, and smile all thanks to our bones and muscles. How does the inside of my body move? It's so intriguing.
Nature and science facts about bones and muscles
An adult's body has an average of 206 bones, but a newborn baby has about 270 — that's because small bones fuse together as we grow. The main ingredient of bone is calcium, so drinking milk and eating anchovies makes them stronger. Muscles are divided into skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle, and there are about 43 muscles in the face alone, which create thousands of different expressions.
What Tangobook's «The Story of Bones and Muscles» covers
Tangobook's «The Story of Bones and Muscles» shows, at a child's level, the bones that support the body, the muscles that create movement, how joints work, and the face muscles that make our expressions.
Great points to explore together
Point out things like the number of bones (206), calcium (strong bones), muscles (movement), and face muscles (expressions). Talking together about "Why do babies have more bones?" is a wonderful way to explore.
Parent guide — how to nurture curiosity
Bend your arm to feel the muscle (that bulge), and watch how the joints (elbows and knees) fold. Making all sorts of faces in front of a mirror to feel your "face muscles" is lots of fun.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How many bones are in our body?
A. An adult has an average of 206. A baby has about 270, but the number decreases as small bones fuse together while growing.
Q. How are facial expressions made?
A. There are about 43 muscles in the face alone, and when they move they create thousands of expressions.
Q. How can we explore this at home?
A. Feel your arm muscle, watch your joints fold, and play with expressions in front of a mirror.
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