Description:
Break down the weird and gross science of mucus, earwax, and saliva in this hi-lo scaffolded text.
This title layers decoding strategies with comprehension skills to ensure students can access the text as they build content knowledge. With Weird Science of the Human Body: The Breakdown, older readers can explore core science concepts while building foundational reading skills, acquiring vocabulary, and gaining fluency.
Features dyslexia-friendly font and accessible design to help meet the learning needs of all students.
Brief description: Dr. Virginia Loh-Hagan is an author and educator. She is currently the Director of the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Center at San Diego State University and the Co-Executive Director of The Asian American Education Project. She lives in San Diego.
Review Quotes: "Weird Science of the Human Body" (Cherry Lake/45th Parallel) manages to be funny and gross while helping students develop phonics skills.--Jeri Murphy "School Library Journal " (4/16/2026 12:00:00 AM)